INVIGORATE YOURSELF NATURALLY WITH Health Now TEAM’S TOP TIPS We all go through times of low energy and look for a way to boost ourselves to stay vibrant and energetic in today’s stressful climate. Here are the Health Nows best natural ways to give yourself a boost when energy runs low: 1.Take a walk. Getting outside a couple of times through the day is a great way to energise the body. Even on cloudy days the natural light will do wonders for how you feel. A brisk walk will help drive fresh oxygen into the body, raising your heart rate, fuelling the brain and revitalising the body. 2.Breathe. If a quick walk is not possible, a few deep breaths will inflate the lungs and get the diaphragm working at its best. Find a quiet place and focus on yourself for this time. Avoid shallow breathing as it causes a lack of oxygen and leads to fatigue. 3.Power nap. A power nap of as little as 10-15 minutes will do wonders for those who are highly active; physically or mentally. Get into the habit of having a power nap once a day to recharge your body. It will help you feel energised and focused. 4.A short workout. This is a great way to combat fatigue and stress. Finding as little as 20-30 minutes a day for a workout will help to keep the stress levels low and energy high. Avoid overloading the body during these power workouts. Remember the purpose is to get the body moving and sweating and feeling active. 5.Healthy snack. Consider that you may be running low on actual energy and you need to fuel up. Have healthy snacks such as a small handful of nuts and berries ready. Keep these out of sight to avoid snacking unnecessarily. Not hungry? Try this power-up smoothie, it is delicious and full of natural energy; add the following to a glass of organic rice milk: nuts, berries, teaspoon of cinnamon
Posted on: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 10:45:24 +0000