Whales

·        When we hear a whale’s song our brain waves mimic the sound frequencies, producing slow delta waves associated with the deepest stage of sleep, helping you wake up energized.

Beat fatigue

·        An eight-minute spurt of vigorous exercise everyday can make you feel happier and more energized in 16 weeks.

·        Pairing your coffee with a good carbohydrate such as popcorn can give you a healthy caffeine jolt without a crash at the end.

Here’s your energy boost

·        Bicyclists who took 4 mg, daily of astaxanthin for 28 days rode 5% faster and had 15% more energy.

·        Looking out the window every 20 minutes for 20 seconds will give your eyes rest from your computer screen.

·        Putting a sticky note on your computer at work stating what you love most about your job can pep up your attitude – and relieve stress, thus making you more energized.

Boost energy

·        Run ice cold water on the inside of your wrist for 30 seconds to trigger the release of noradrenaline, which will sharpen your brain’s focus and give you more energy.

I need more energy

·        Laughing releases endorphins that make you feel more awake.

·        Simply inhale and exhale deeply and slowly for five minutes to increase activity in the part of your brain responsible for energy producing hormones.

·        Studies suggest that listening to your favorite music loudly activates the reward centers in your brain which triggers a flood of dopamine, giving you energy and a good mood.

·        Peppermint iced tea immediately lowers fatigue 15% and increases alertness 30%.

·        Releasing tension in your feet will in turn relax your whole body.

Healing

·        Sage’s aroma calms the nervous system, increasing focus.

Energy theif

·        Fluctuating temperatures can make you tired – by wearing layers; you can get your energy back!

·        In the summer, we increase social interactions by 50% which causes emotional fatigue.

·        Having too much sugar from fruit can actually make you more tired.

The root that raves energy

·        Ginger tea is the perfect pick-me-up when feeling sluggish.

Tiredness mineral?

·        Excess iron can cause your body to feel more tired than normal.

Have more energy

·        Prickly pear’s pads contain invigorating minerals that give your energy.

The big lift

·        Lifting weights can significantly increase energy and release endorphins boosting your mood.

DailyOM

·        Being for something rather than against something takes much less energy.

Boost energy!

·        Snacking on hummus gives you a bigger energy boost than a candy bar and most other snacks.

·        A new Oxford University study shows that looking at fatty foods such as doughnuts or cookies increases alertness.

Heal yourself with houseplants

·        Swiss scientists report that keeping a potted cactus near your computer boosts concentration and helps ward away dry and tired eyes.

Turn off stress

·        Snacking on sweet pluots can deliver all-day pep to power you through your to-do’s.

Tired?

·        Increasing your zinc stores can make your energy levels soar.

Power up

·        Working beets into your diet can give you extra energy.

 (c) Tuchy Palmieri  12/29/12