subject: Tips To Give Your Body An Energy Boost [print this page] Many people just do not seem to have the energy to make it through the day. They seem to wake up tired and are sluggish all day long. What can a person do to enhance their energy levels? One idea is to get more sleep. With the action packed, got to do more world we live in, then we just simply try to put too much into a day. Whether it is staying up to party or to work, we should try and put aside some of the daily tasks we are struggling to maintain. Our health will be better for it.
So lack of sleep is not your problem, but you are still having problems with your energy levels. You probably should check with your doctor. If he gives you a clean bill of health, then there are some other energy booster tricks that can keep you going during the day.
Bee pollen is a great energy food. You can take one teaspoon of granular bee pollen, or two 500 mg bee pollen pills after breakfast. Of course if you are allergic to bees or their pollen, this would not be a good idea. You should probably start small to make sure you are not allergic, then slowly increase the dosage. You will be amazed at the increased levels of energy you have.
Ceyenne pepper is another quick picker-upper. Why wouldn't it be? Can you imagine taking a dose of that everyday? Anyway, if you place 1/8 teaspoon in a cup of water and drink it, it will give you additional energy. Ceyenne pepper can also be a substitute for coffee. Mix 1 teaspoon to 1 quart of juice, without sugar additive. You may use any kind of juice. If you are on a long drive or are studying for a test and feel the need for coffee, drink down this mixture. It will help keep you going.
Squeezing the juice of half of a grapefruit into a glass of warm water is another way to increase your energy levels. Drink the juice mixture slowly, and then eat the rest of the grapefruit. You will be amazed at what it does for your energy levels. It will also increase your pucker power.
Those who are suffering from mental fatigue may choose to eat an apple for energy. Cut an apple up into small pieces, leaving the skin on the apple. Place the apple in a small bowl and pour 2 cups of boiling water over the apple. Let this sit for about 2 hours. Then you can drink the juice and eat the apple.
Make sure you are getting enough water. Water is a great liquid that people simply do not get enough of. Energy drinks have become the fad when all we actually needed was to drink more water. Our bodies are mostly water, which needs to be replenished often.
Another crazy idea is to stimulate your ears. By stimulating your ears, you are sending a wake-up call to the rest of your body. So sit back and give your ears a gentile rubdown. Stimulating your scalp will also help. Spend about two minutes doing this exercise, and your blood flow will begin to increase.
Speaking of exercise, running in place for two minutes will also stimulate you, and give you more energy. If you are feeling down at work, then go to the bathroom and run in place. This will help to keep you going for the remainder of the day.
Good luck with your energy level boosters. Pick those items that work for you and then go for it. We can all use a little more energy in our lives.
