If you’re tired
of being tired (… and grumpy and lethargic and fuzzy headed), and energy drinks
and coffee just aren’t cutting it for you anymore, it’s time for an energy
makeover. Besides taking healthier steps to instantly increase your energy
there are lifestyle changes you can make that will result in a
sustainable increase of energy.
Making the
following changes isn’t easy, but it’s guaranteed to increase your level of
energy, mental alertness and physical performance, as well as improve your
overall health and sense of wellbeing.
1. Sleep Smart –
Creating a regular sleep routine that involves going to bed and waking at the
same time and getting seven to nine hours of sleep each night can be the most
effective way to improve your overall energy level. This can be especially
challenging if you need to retrain yourself or work through issues like
insomnia or sleep apnea, but becoming a ‘good sleeper’ will change your life
for the better.
2. Exercise
Joyfully – Exercise increases blood flow and oxygen to your brain, which in
turn increases your energy. If you don’t already exercise regularly, start by
incorporating exercise you really enjoy such as dancing or hiking and plan it
with others so there is extra motivation to do it. While there’s nothing wrong
with a treadmill, it’s not the most motivating thing in the world!
3. Eat
Energetically – Go ahead and enjoy yourself with a big rich meal and glass or
two of wine occasionally, but start creating the habit of eating smaller meals
and snacks that are protein rich and include plenty of vegetables, fruits and
whole grains. This will help regulate your blood sugar and won’t require so
much energy for your body to digest. Also don’t skip meals, and eat breakfast
soon after waking up.
4. Get Tested– If
you’re chronically fatigued, visit your doctor and get your thyroid tested
along with getting your chemical, mineral and vitamin levels (i.e. serotonin,
vitamin D and iron) checked. An imbalance or deficiency can be an invisible
culprit in your chronic low energy.
5. Supplement -
Clear N-R-G Plus is a formula containing a unique blend of herbs and active
homeopathic ingredients to help when you lack energy or focus, or when you’re
chronically fatigued or tired. It’s a safe, natural and effective formula that
won’t cause negative side effects. In fact Clear N-R-G Plus has adaptogenic
qualities that promote positive side effects such as improved immunity, mental
alertness and physical performance.
6. Breathe Deeply
– Deep breathing increases oxygen in the brain and the rest of the body which
gives you a boost in energy and alertness, improves sleep and relieves stress.
Learn about and experiment with different breathing exercises and techniques and
make breathing deeply a daily practice.
7. Stress Less –
Chronic stress is exhausting to the body, mind and spirit. Plus it’s no fun and
rarely improves an outcome. Observe the areas in your life where stress has
become your body and mind’s go-to response. And then change. Reprioritize,
reorganize, retreat, rethink, release…
Best in Health!
About the author:
Dr. Stas' Ozog III, Ph.D.(A.M.), L.Ac., Dipl. A & C.H.(NCCAOM), MTOM
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