Thursday, October 11, 2007

Boost Your Energy

Drink plenty of water
Reports show that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. Dehydration is the number one cause of daytime fatigue.

Sleep
Make sure you get plenty of sleep each night (seven or more hours at least).

Eat Healthy
Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein sources. Eat small amounts often to boost metabolism and keep energy levels high. Avoid stimulants such as caffeine as this quick high causes a sag in energy levels and dehydration later on.


Exercise regularly
Even when really tired exercise boosts blood circulation, which provides oxygen and nutrients to tired muscles making you feel energized.

Minimize Stress
Avoid being overworked or overstretching yourself. If necessary cancel a few after work engagements or cut back on the kids after school activities. If necessary take a day off work to pamper yourself and catch up on much needed R&R. Take a “mental health day!”

Relax
Learn better ways to relax. Try yoga or meditation.

Take time for yourself
Pamper and de-stress, try taking a bath with Elemis Pure Retreat Bath Soak or apply a hair treatment and a facial mask like Elemis Fruit Active Rejuvenating Mask. Both are great pick me ups and promote relaxation.

Avoid alcohol, nicotine, and drug use
Also, limit caffeine and refined sugar ingestion. Each increases fatigue in the long run.

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