Energy boosters

The society we live in today is very fast-paced and stressful. More people are putting in longer work hours as global economy recession has shrunk the job market and people got to prove themselves worthy employees even more so now. That's why it is important that people who are competing to make a grade in workplace got to find that extra ounces of energy to propel them going.

Maria Duval suggests three ways to improve your energy level.

1. Breathe and breath

One of the best steps you can take to immediately boost your energy is to simply breathe. It is interesting to note that in Chinese medicine, qi, is considered to be the “life-force” and is closely tied to the concept of breath. One of the ways that qi is generated in the body is by breathing deeply.

2. Sleep well and enough

Busy people like to let people know that they are so busy that they sleep just 3 to 5 hours per day. While they are young, that should not be a problem. But over a long period, it taxes in their long term health. Sleep is always the first thing people choose to sacrifice. Yes, I understand perfectly. Sometimes I sleep just 3 to 4 hours per day too. I try not to do that often. The next day, the energy level will be low and concentration is bad too.

Another aspect of sleep that is often overlooked is the time of night that you fall asleep. It is far better for your body to go to sleep around 11 to 12 midnight than it is to sleep from 2am to 10am, for instance. This is due to the fact that your body functions in hormonal cycles that follow the natural pattern of light and darkness throughout the day. If you are too out of sync with this natural pattern, you will feel out of sync when you wake up in the morning.

3. Energy food

Avoid sugary food. Yes it can give you short term energy boost, but it sags you down faster after that. Focus on protein instead. Insufficient protein is a common cause of fatigue.

Of course keep yourself well watered with 7 to 8 glasses per day. Low energy levels are very often attributed to not drinking enough water.

If you think you are not getting enough nutrients from meaks, try multivitamins. I wouldn't encourage that on long term too. Go natural as much as you can.