Seven ways to increase your energy
Our
energy levels can fluctuate for many reasons, like weather or change in
routine. The good news though is that there are a number of ways we can give
ours a reboot. Here are seven to try:
Sleep: Sleep is when cells produce and release
proteins essential for growth and tissue repair. Lack of sleep can cause poor
concentration and mood swings. Eight hours of sleep is considered ideal for
good health. Try a hot bath, when you get out it immediately decreases your body
temperature which may help you relax for a deeper sleep. Try not to fall asleep
with noise, like the TV in the background, it’s more difficult for the brain to
shut down. “Your alertness during the day is dependent on the quality of your
sleep and on getting undisturbed sleep,” says Psychologist Thomas Roth, Ph.D.
Food: Food
is fuel for our body. It’s important to have a healthy, nutritious diet. Eat
small meals throughout the day including all three macronutrients. Eat complex
carbohydrates such as brown bread and brown rice. Good sources of protein
include fish, chicken. Good fats are the biggest energy source for the human
body, they’re found in things such as avocados, olive oil and almonds.
Exercise: When
working out, your body recognises the need to produce more energy. During a
workout your heart-rate increases therefore influencing more blood flow to the
brain. This means there is more oxygen being absorbed by your brain cells and
in return you feel more mentally alert and energetic.
Sunshine: Exposure
to light stimulates your brain to stop producing melatonin (the hormone that
helps induce sleepiness). We also get Vitamin D from sunshine and your body
needs it in order to help keep energy levels at their peak.
Vitamins: Sometimes
we lack micronutrients in our diet. It’s okay to take a multivitamin to ensure
our body is getting the required nutrients. The Vitamin B’s help convert food
to energy for our body to use.
Yoga: Yoga
encourages deep breathing which means your body receives fresh oxygen. Fresh
oxygen is crucial to increasing your energy levels. By stretching and
strengthening the muscles and massaging the internal organs, toxins are
cleansed from the body. Take the time to focus on your breathing techniques
every day.
Herbal Tea: Coffee
is what most of us are relying on to get us through the day. It gives us a
temporary boost in energy due to the caffeine stimulating the production of the
stress hormone. But it can also cause anxiety, irritability, muscle tension and
insomnia. Try alternative herbal drinks such as green tea.
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