Energy Boost

One of the most common health problems we hear from people is a lack of energy during the day, especially in the afternoon as the day wears on. You may have also heard that exercising can help increase energy levels, which is true, but there are also a number of others things you can change in your daily routine to give yourself a boost of energy.

• Deep Breathing and Mind-Body Exercises
• Exercise and focusing on your breath helps to circulate oxygen throughout the body
• Mind-body exercises such as yoga, pilates and tai-chi increase energy levels and relax the mind and body
• Eat Fresh Food
• Fill your body with produce and fresh foods that contain essential nutrients
• Stay away from foods high in sugar, sodium and simple carbohydrates. These foods will strip you of energy and make you crash in the afternoons
• Reduce Technological Stress
• Sitting in front of a computer screen from morning until night can be terrible for your health. Get up and take a walk or get outside as much as you can throughout the day
• Reducing technology before you go to bed can also lead to better sleep
• The light from technological devices tricks the brain into thinking it is daytime and can lead to poor sleep
• Sit less, Move more
• Get in small bursts of movement throughout the day
• Reduce Caffeine Consumption
• Yes, less caffeine=more energy!
• This is not say that caffeine should be cut out completely, but should be consumed in moderation
• Too much caffeine leads to poor sleep, which leads to low levels of energy
• One should not consume more than 250 mg of caffeine per day, which is about 2.5 cups of regular coffee