Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Boost your energy levels the right way!

We live a very hectic life and our schedules leave no time to rest, let alone 7-8 hours of sleep. This has given rise to fatigue and it has become a serious problem world wide. But all of us deal with the fatigue, in the wrong way and seek the help of energy busters to combat fatigue.

Will these energy supplements or energy busters do any good to our body? No, our body requires adequate sleep to function properly. Sleep is as essential as air to our body.

So what do we do to get instant energy and drive away fatigue? Energy is a very natural result of certain lifestyle situations and decisions that we take. You can boost your energy by consuming fewer calories. When we eat, the blood is diverted into our stomach and we spend energy for digestion. Try to food that is easy to digest and rich in proteins. Cut out on sugar, alcohol, caffeine and nicotine and eats lot of vegetables and fruits, grilled fish and juices of fruits or vegetables. Your energy will reach higher levels. Supplements can also help in correcting the metabolic issues and thus increasing the energy in the process.

Stress is another villain that saps energy. When you are under stress, the body produces a lot more adrenaline and cortisol, two hormones which are actually needed only in times of emergency. High levels of cortisol, reduces the thinking capacity and memory power of an individual. Mediation is a good stress buster that will reduce stress and increase the energy levels.

Meditation and yoga are stress busters that will help to relieve your mind. Yoga has seen a major growth worldwide. The breathing exercises are good for health and a good means of relaxation. Our hectic schedules do not permit us to accept any vigorous form of exercise but you can practice yoga at home with just a mat. There are many yoga DVDs available which can help you to master this form of exercise.

Dancing, cleaning the house or some form of aerobic exercise is also a major stress buster. If you are one of the lucky few who have a swimming pool near your home, then don’t miss the opportunity. Swimming de-stresses the body and also helps you to maintain your body. Swimming will give you the maximum benefit in the least time. Exercise sends oxygen to the body and improves circulation and you will observe that you have enough energy to boost your entire system

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