Top Energy Boosters
August 8, 2009
Mentioned below is a list of top energy boosters:
Novelty: Trying something new or novelty always gives us a high. This has been recently supported by research which proves that it is in any form gives us a boost in our energy levels.
Going Around: If you are active you get more energetic. As activity brings better circulation and better circulation results in providing the necessary energy as blood moves oxygen from our cells to the brain and muscles.
People with a desk job should try and move around every hour for some minutes if possible.
Sit straight and maintain a nice posture, a good posture increases oxygen supply in the body by 30% giving you more energy.
Take a deep breath: Shallow breaths don’t give your body the required oxygen. Not breathing deep will leave you stressed and you will be left with no energy by the end of the day. Make sure your breaths are deep, slow, quite and regular. This will promote more oxygen, slow down heart rate, lower your blood pressure, improve circulation, and give more energy.
Exercise: Regular exercise raises your energy levels as it conditions your body to take maximum use of oxygen and glucose. All you require is half an hour exercise, thrice a week, this would improve your heart condition.
Eating at regular Intervals: That is the reason why experts suggest 5-6 small meals a day as they keep blood-sugar level normal, and you don’t witness with huge gaps between meals. Your meals should consist of complex carbs & protein.
Enjoy Life: Have fun, dance, sing, and enjoy your days. When you do anything you enjoy you tend to release the same number of chemicals as you do while working out.
Keep your body hydrated: Water is needed by us to carry oxygen to our cells. When you don’t have enough water you have headache and feel drenched out. Consume at least 8 glasses of water a day. Too much Caffeine is bad but used wisely it gives your body burst of energy.
Stay Calm: Dont stress your mind, as the body will release cortisol (stress hormones) which would have a negative impact on our body. Worrying gives you lack of sleep and stress, stay calm and composed.
Witness the outdoors: Try and get out of your house/office at least once a day, sunlight can raise body’s creation of serotonin, which works wonders on your mood and energy.
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