10 Tips to Boost Your Energy
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From: Ablang on 12 Jul 2008 02:27 10 Tips to Boost Your Energy Feeling a little sluggish lately? Tired of being tired? You’re not alone. We all go through periods of fatigue from time to time. And whether it’s caused by stress, physical exertion or a lack of sleep, fatigue usually passes in time. Schiff® has compiled some simple solutions to help stave off the 3:00 p.m. slump and give you the energy you need to get through the day. Start Your Day Off Healthy And by healthy, we mean with a good breakfast. After a long night of sleep, you’re essentially starting the day off in starvation mode. So it’s no surprise that skipping breakfast will leave you feeling less than energetic. But that doesn’t mean you should grab some coffee and a donut just before heading out the door. To give your body the boost it needs to get up and go, try a scrambled egg, whole-grain toast and a slice of cheese. Or have some cereal with low-fat milk and a piece of fruit or a glass of juice. Speaking of starting your day off healthy, don’t forget your vitamins. We recommend Schiff® Single Day Multivitamin, a convenient, one-tablet- per-day nutrient formula, along with Schiff® Guided Minerals Multiminerals Complex, which includes both major minerals and trace minerals. Just three tablets of Schiff® Guided Minerals Multiminerals Complex contain at least 100% of the Daily Value for each known essential mineral with Daily Values, except potassium and chromium. Don’t Skip Meals While breakfast is the most important meal of the day, that doesn’t mean it’s okay to skip lunch just because you’ve eaten a good breakfast. Eating a healthy lunch, including some protein, will keep your energy levels up and help you avoid that midafternoon crash. Just be sure to keep it lean. Eating a heavy, high-fat meal will leave you feeling too full, which will only make you more sluggish. Instead, try a turkey sandwich on whole-grain bread with lettuce and tomato or a green salad topped with low-fat dressing and plenty of veggies. Hit the Pavement For a quick pick-me-up when drowsiness hits, put down that coffee cup and go for a brisk walk instead. Just 15 minutes of exercise will get your blood flowing and give you a burst of energy. If there’s no place to walk nearby, try taking the stairs or doing some jumping jacks. Any activity that gets you moving and raises your heart rate will do the trick. Afterward, you’ll not only feel more alert, you’ll be better able to concentrate on the task at hand. Shed Those Extra Pounds If you’re even a little overweight, it’s bound to affect your energy level. Carrying around just 10 extra pounds is the equivalent of toting around a young baby all day long. When you think about it like that, it really helps put it into perspective. Of course carrying that additional weight would tire you out. And the same is true for having extra weight on your body. So do yourself a favor and shed those extra pounds. You’ll be healthier and have more energy as a result. Get Enough Sleep It may seem obvious, but if you’re feeling low on energy make sure you’re getting an adequate amount of sleep every night. While your sleep patterns will vary throughout your life, most adults need about seven or eight hours of sleep a night. If you’re having trouble getting the rest you need, try modifying your sleep habits. Set a regular sleep schedule and stick to it seven days a week. And make sure your sleep environment is suitable. Ideally, it should be dark, comfortable and slightly cool. To help promote healthy sleep patterns, try taking Schiff® Melatonin Plus. Produced by the pineal gland in the brain, this mechanism sets your body’s biological clock. Taking melatonin at bedtime can help initiate sleep. Schiff® Melatonin Plus contains added theanine, a natural compound found in green tea that’s known for its calming and stress-relieving properties. Snack Smarter A sudden drop in energy could be a sign that you’re hungry. But instead of reaching for cookies or a candy bar, opt for healthier snacks that will give you the energy you need without slowing you down. The best snacks include protein, a little fat and some carbohydrates. Try peanut butter on whole-grain toast, cheese and crackers, or half a turkey sandwich. Drink More Water If you’re feeling sluggish, it could be a sign that you’re dehydrated. So when drowsiness comes on, try drinking up. Downing a glass of water is a quick and easy way to refresh, especially when it’s hot out. And the hotter it gets, the more water you need. That’s because hot weather increases perspiration, which depletes your body’s supply of water. To help prevent dehydration, make sure you’re drinking an adequate amount of water. Aim for eight glasses a day on average — more if it’s hot out or you’re sweating a lot. Head Outdoors Need a quick boost? Try getting out in the sunshine for ten minutes. Natural light not only improves energy levels, it’s also a great way to improve your mood. In fact, recent studies recommend getting ten minutes of sunscreen-free sun exposure a day. Sunlight is our primary source of vitamin D, which is essential for good bone health, as well as immune function, muscle strength and heart health. And it also stimulates the pineal gland, which helps regulate your body’s internal clock. In addition to getting an adequate amount of sun exposure, try Schiff® Vitamin D 2,000 IU. Just one small tablet per day delivers 2,000 IU of quality vitamin D3, which is utilized more efficiently by the body than vitamin D2. Sing a Song The next time you feel your energy level plummeting, try singing. While it may sound like a strange way to tackle fatigue, singing draws more oxygen into the body. And that can chase away exhaustion while giving you a mental boost. Change Your Outlook Ever notice how changing your mindset can change how you feel? So when you’re feeling sluggish, don’t let it get the best of you. Instead, think of something that makes you smile. The simple act of putting a smile on your face can give you a noticeable energy boost. For more tips like these continue to explore www.schiffvitamins.com. http://www.schiffvitamins.com/your_health.asp?id=261
From: kakku85 on 12 Jul 2008 17:22 Hy thanks for that... I too have some tips on this website. www.weightlossbuddy.com. Enjoy... Ablang;412644 Wrote: > 10 Tips to Boost Your Energy > Feeling a little sluggish lately? Tired of being tired? You�re not > alone. We all go through periods of fatigue from time to time. And > whether it�s caused by stress, physical exertion or a lack of sleep, > fatigue usually passes in time. Schiff� has compiled some simple > solutions to help stave off the 3:00 p.m. slump and give you the > energy you need to get through the day. > > Start Your Day Off Healthy > > And by healthy, we mean with a good breakfast. After a long night of > sleep, you�re essentially starting the day off in starvation mode. So > it�s no surprise that skipping breakfast will leave you feeling less > than energetic. But that doesn�t mean you should grab some coffee and > a donut just before heading out the door. To give your body the boost > it needs to get up and go, try a scrambled egg, whole-grain toast and > a slice of cheese. Or have some cereal with low-fat milk and a piece > of fruit or a glass of juice. > > Speaking of starting your day off healthy, don�t forget your vitamins. > We recommend Schiff� Single Day Multivitamin, a convenient, > one-tablet- > per-day nutrient formula, along with Schiff� Guided Minerals > Multiminerals Complex, which includes both major minerals and trace > minerals. Just three tablets of Schiff� Guided Minerals Multiminerals > Complex contain at least 100% of the Daily Value for each known > essential mineral with Daily Values, except potassium and chromium. > > Don�t Skip Meals > > While breakfast is the most important meal of the day, that doesn�t > mean it�s okay to skip lunch just because you�ve eaten a good > breakfast. Eating a healthy lunch, including some protein, will keep > your energy levels up and help you avoid that midafternoon crash. Just > be sure to keep it lean. Eating a heavy, high-fat meal will leave you > feeling too full, which will only make you more sluggish. Instead, try > a turkey sandwich on whole-grain bread with lettuce and tomato or a > green salad topped with low-fat dressing and plenty of veggies. > > Hit the Pavement > > For a quick pick-me-up when drowsiness hits, put down that coffee cup > and go for a brisk walk instead. Just 15 minutes of exercise will get > your blood flowing and give you a burst of energy. If there�s no place > to walk nearby, try taking the stairs or doing some jumping jacks. Any > activity that gets you moving and raises your heart rate will do the > trick. Afterward, you�ll not only feel more alert, you�ll be better > able to concentrate on the task at hand. > > Shed Those Extra Pounds > > If you�re even a little overweight, it�s bound to affect your energy > level. Carrying around just 10 extra pounds is the equivalent of > toting around a young baby all day long. When you think about it like > that, it really helps put it into perspective. Of course carrying that > additional weight would tire you out. And the same is true for having > extra weight on your body. So do yourself a favor and shed those extra > pounds. You�ll be healthier and have more energy as a result. > > Get Enough Sleep > > It may seem obvious, but if you�re feeling low on energy make sure > you�re getting an adequate amount of sleep every night. While your > sleep patterns will vary throughout your life, most adults need about > seven or eight hours of sleep a night. If you�re having trouble > getting the rest you need, try modifying your sleep habits. Set a > regular sleep schedule and stick to it seven days a week. And make > sure your sleep environment is suitable. Ideally, it should be dark, > comfortable and slightly cool. > > To help promote healthy sleep patterns, try taking Schiff� Melatonin > Plus. Produced by the pineal gland in the brain, this mechanism sets > your body�s biological clock. Taking melatonin at bedtime can help > initiate sleep. Schiff� Melatonin Plus contains added theanine, a > natural compound found in green tea that�s known for its calming and > stress-relieving properties. > > Snack Smarter > > A sudden drop in energy could be a sign that you�re hungry. But > instead of reaching for cookies or a candy bar, opt for healthier > snacks that will give you the energy you need without slowing you > down. The best snacks include protein, a little fat and some > carbohydrates. Try peanut butter on whole-grain toast, cheese and > crackers, or half a turkey sandwich. > > Drink More Water > > If you�re feeling sluggish, it could be a sign that you�re dehydrated. > So when drowsiness comes on, try drinking up. Downing a glass of water > is a quick and easy way to refresh, especially when it�s hot out. And > the hotter it gets, the more water you need. That�s because hot > weather increases perspiration, which depletes your body�s supply of > water. To help prevent dehydration, make sure you�re drinking an > adequate amount of water. Aim for eight glasses a day on average � > more if it�s hot out or you�re sweating a lot. > > Head Outdoors > > Need a quick boost? Try getting out in the sunshine for ten minutes. > Natural light not only improves energy levels, it�s also a great way > to improve your mood. In fact, recent studies recommend getting ten > minutes of sunscreen-free sun exposure a day. Sunlight is our primary > source of vitamin D, which is essential for good bone health, as well > as immune function, muscle strength and heart health. And it also > stimulates the pineal gland, which helps regulate your body�s internal > clock. In addition to getting an adequate amount of sun exposure, try > Schiff� Vitamin D 2,000 IU. Just one small tablet per day delivers > 2,000 IU of quality vitamin D3, which is utilized more efficiently by > the body than vitamin D2. > > Sing a Song > > The next time you feel your energy level plummeting, try singing. > While it may sound like a strange way to tackle fatigue, singing draws > more oxygen into the body. And that can chase away exhaustion while > giving you a mental boost. > > Change Your Outlook > > Ever notice how changing your mindset can change how you feel? So when > you�re feeling sluggish, don�t let it get the best of you. Instead, > think of something that makes you smile. The simple act of putting a > smile on your face can give you a noticeable energy boost. For more > tips like these continue to explore www.schiffvitamins.com. > > http://www.schiffvitamins.com/your_health.asp?id=261 -- kakku85
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