Life is hard right now, and it’s okay to not be okay. With quarantinequarantine quar·an·tine | \ ˈkwȯr-ən-ˌtēn : the period of time during which a person or animal that has a disease or that might have a disease is kept away from others to prevent the disease from spreading : the situation of being kept away from others to prevent a disease from spreading and social distancingsocial distancing :the avoidance of close contact with other people during the outbreak of a contagious disease in order to minimize exposure and reduce the transmission of infection. extending into the fourth month and regular routines interrupted, you might be feeling sluggish. It’s tempting to sleep in and lose your motivation. Getting a little pick me up is always a good choice. Whether you are looking for ways to increase your energy when tired or wondering why your energy is so low in general, here are 10 tips to boost your energy naturally.
10 Tips To Boost Your Energy Naturally
Have a Daily Routine
Raise your hand if you’ve forgotten what day it is during the coronaviruscoronavirus co·ro·na·vi·rus : any of a family (Coronaviridae) of single-stranded RNA viruses that have a lipid envelope studded with club-shaped projections, infect birds and many mammals including humans, and include the causative agents of MERS, SARS, and COVID-19 quarantine. With schools and businesses closed, many working from home and most entertainment on hold until the pandemicpandemic (pan·dem·ic) : an outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population : a pandemic outbreak of a disease. is under control, without the normal ebb and flow of workdays and weekends, one week rolls into another to another.
The predictability of a routine can help center you in an otherwise unpredictable world. Building a daily routine can help ground you. Start with a consistent sleep schedule, then add meals and meal preparation, work or chores and an exercise activity.
Go for a Walk
A daily walk helps to clear your head, lubricate your joints and add a cardio boost to your day. Even a single 15-minute walk can give you an energy boost, and the benefits increase with more frequent physical activity. Start with a trip to the mailbox or to the end of the driveway and build up from there. A brisk walk also helps boost production of stress-busting endorphins. To encourage longer walks, consider listening to music or a podcast to pass the time. Any regular light to moderate exercise will increase your energy and help get a good night’s sleep. An added benefit: Exercise revs up your immune systemimmune system : the bodily system that protects the body from foreign substances, cells, and tissues by producing the immune response and that includes especially the thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, special deposits of lymphoid tissue (as in the gastrointestinal tract and bone marrow), macrophages, lymphocytes including the B cells and T cells, and antibodies. and increases resiliency.
Control Stress
We all know that being stressed out can make us feel tired and exhausted. What tools do you use to manage your stress level? Whether it’s meditation, reading a book, cooking, gardening or talking to a loved one, reducing stress is healthful and contributes to a higher level of energy.
Maintain a Healthy Weight
Maintaining a healthy weight is all about balancing the energy we take in with the energy we burn. The more weight you carry, the harder your body must work to complete everyday tasks like climbing stairs or cleaning. Good Medicine Choice Ultra Drops includes highly potent ingredients such as the extract from the African Mango plant, essential amino acids like Arginine, Carnitine and Glutamine, and African fruit Irvingia gabonensis, praised for its ability to reduce belly fat and maintain healthy blood sugar, cholesterolcholesterol cho·les·ter·ol | \ kə-ˈle-stə-ˌrōl Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in your body. Your body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help you digest foods. Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs. Cholesterol is also found in foods from animal sources, such as egg yolks, meat, and cheese. levels and energy levels.
Getting Enough Vitamin D
Excessive fatigue and tiredness may be a sign of vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is vital for making our muscles work efficiently and boosting energy levels. Vitamin D is absent from all natural foods except fish and egg yolks. Vitamin K2Vitamin K2 activates proteins that play a role in blood clotting, calcium metabolism, and heart health. This is important for the calcification of bones and prevents the calcification of blood vessels and kidneys because it regulates calcium deposition. and D3 play crucial roles in calciumDietary supplement used to promote bones, muscles, and heart to function properly. Bones in the body do not producer calcium, although it can be taken through foods and vitamins. Calcium in the bloodstream is used to send nerve signals, release hormones like insulin and regulate how muscles and blood vessels contract and dilate. metabolism, which contributes to healthy blood vessels and bone strength. GMC’s Vitamin K2 + D3 with BioPerene is designed to maintain proper calcium balance.
Stay Hydrated
Drinking fluids is crucial to staying healthy and maintaining the function of every system in your body, including the heart, brain, muscles and digestive system. Symptoms of dehydration include headaches, fatigue and dizziness. Your body requires approximately 2 quarts or just under 2 liters of water per day. To maintain proper hydration, adults are recommended to drink 6-8 glasses of water or fluids per day.
Energy-Boosting Foods
If you want to keep your energy levels up, pay attention to diet. Instead of focusing on calories, consider what foods are the most nutritious. Energy-boosting foods include nutrients like Zinczinc ˈziŋk : a bluish-white metallic element that is ductile when pure but in the commercial form is brittle at ordinary temperatures and becomes ductile on slight heating, occurs abundantly in minerals, is an essential micronutrient for both plants and animals, and is used especially in alloys and as a protective coating in galvanizing iron and steel, Vitamin D, protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin CVitamin C, especially at higher than RDA doses, provides numerous benefits due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, including reducing chronic diseases like heart disease; lowering blood pressure by improving integrity of blood vessels; and boosting iron absorption. High-dose vitamin C has been shown to improve memory by increasing blood flow and reduce severity and duration of viral diseases, including the common cold., B vitamins, healthy fats, complex carbohydrates and fiber. Consider adding clean whole foods like bananas, avocados, strawberries, citrus fruits, nuts, beans, eggs, sweet potatoes, yogurt, quinoa, green tea and green leafy vegetables. GMC’s Complete Multivitamin contains essential vitamins and minerals and immune support, health support, and antioxidant and energy blends.
Reduce Alcohol & Caffeine Intake
Drinking coffee in the morning might rev you up to start the day, but then there’s the caffeineA crystalline compound that is found especially in tea and coffee plants and is a stimulant of the central nervous system. crash that can slow you down later in the day. Try substituting with a coffee blend with less caffeine that provides the benefit of additional brain-healthy nutrients like chagaChaga mushrooms have been used for centuries in traditional medicine to help balance the mind and body. Recognized for their anti-aging, antimicrobial properties, people have also used them to help support immune function, fight inflammation, and aid in proper digestion., lion’s mane, L-theanineL-Theanine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in tea. Studies have found it to increase alpha-waves in the brain, which are linked to creativity. It’s also known to induce calming effects, without causing drowsiness. *L-Theanine is even more effective when taken with caffeine., and powerful antioxidants such as turmeric and cinnamonCinnamon is a known anti-infective agent, capable of reducing bacterial, fungal, and protozoa burden.. Our Grateful Earth 3-in-1 Instant Coffee, made of a 100% premium blend of Arabica & Robusta beans, has just 15 mg of caffeine, compared to 50 mg for a regular cup of joe or 80 mg for a Venti Starbucks.
Take Energy-Boosting Supplement
How can you get instant energy? Good Medicine Choice Oxy Burn Thermogenic dietary supplement helps boost energy and burn fat with an all-natural formula combining the right amount of caffeine and energy-boosting compounds plus amino acids to support muscle building and reduce fatigue. Couldn’t we all use that?
Smell a Lemon – Try Aromatherapy
Smelling certain scents, or aromatherapy, is believed to have all kinds of mood benefits, but lemon oil is one of the only essential oils with proven support for increasing energy. Lemon is considered a stimulating scent, and studies have shown it actually improves subjects’ moods. Good Medicine Choice Immushield Essential Oil Blend offers a blend of essential oils, including lemon, cloveUsed topically, clove has a numbing, anesthetic effect and antibacterial qualities. Clove has a strong, spicy aroma and is often used to alleviate respiratory conditions like cough and asthma., cinnamon, peppermintTopically is antibacterial and as a tea can soothe an upset stomach. and eucalyptusEucalyptus is an antibacterial agent that can clear respiratory congestion and reduces pain when applied topically. that stimulate the limbic system and add some pep to your step.
Coronavirus is no joke, we need to be aware of our surroundings, ourselves, and the people around us and their own personal health battles. Increasing your energy and living a more active lifestyle has benefits that include strengthening immunity and improving your overall mood. We are here to make you the best version of yourself that you can be, for you, your family, and friends.
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