31 surprising energy-boosters that aren’t coffee

One school principal puts orange slices on air conditioners, claiming that the citrus scent helps students stay alert. It’s not as nutty as it sounds – research suggests that people who drink orange juice for breakfast are less likely to succumb to an afternoon slump, and generally feel more alert.

The spice cardamom, which is found in chai tea, curries, and other Asian dishes, is known to have medicinal properties including increasing circulation, improving mood, and boosting energy, according to doctoroz.com.

Stress can drain your energy and take a toll on your mood. To feel better, some researchers believe that laughter may be the best medicine. So cue up some of those hilarious videos your friends are sharing on social media and see if a good laugh can help you shake off that sleepy feeling. “I believe that if people can get more laughter in their lives, they are a lot better off,” said Steve Wilson, a psychologist and laugh therapist in an interview with WebMD.

Instead of reaching for a can of Red Bull the next time you’re feeling drowsy, brew up a cup of cinnamon tea instead. Researchers at Wheeling Jesuit University found that study participants got boosted brainpower just from sniffing the spice. Results included improved memory, attention span and visual-motor response.

Vitamin B is essential for energy production, but up to 40 percent of people aren’t getting enough of it. A B12 deficiency can result in fatigue, mood changes, and dementia-like qualities. To feel your best and keep your body functioning optimally, try a vitamin B complex supplement.

If you’re stressed out at work on a continual basis, you may find yourself feeling tired, cranky and depleted. To restore your energy, give yourself a break and take a day off. A mental health day will allow you to leave work at the office and focus on your happiness, which will help restore your flagging energy. Be sure to plan out your day so you don’t end up doing chores. Instead, spend some time reading, writing in a journal, going for a walk, or doing anything that makes you feel fulfilled.

Here’s 14 things healthy, happy people do on their lunch breaks.

The human body is 60 per cent water, and even mild dehydration can lead to an energy crisis, according to a report in Fitness magazine. To keep your body functioning optimally, aim to drink eight to nine cups per day.

Here are 10 ways your body changes when you start drinking enough water.

A sedentary lifestyle is associated with a host of health problems, including cancer, depression and diabetes. It can also leave you feeling lethargic. To boost your energy and safeguard your heart, try working from a standing desk, or just get up once an hour and stretch. You’ll boost your heart rate and energy levels, and reduce your risk of serious health problems all at the same time, according to Shape magazine.

Irum Tahir of High Point Chiropractic Wellness swears that jumping on a trampoline, or “rebounding,” releases endorphins, boosts mental clarity, and generates positive energy that lasts all day. Tahir jumps for ten minutes every morning.

When a wave of tiredness hits, combat it with a handful of sweet, delicious blueberries. They’re known to boost energy and promote brain function thanks to their rich concentration of phytonutrients and antioxidants, which have been linked to increased nerve signalling in the brain, improved memory as well as more balanced brain energy.

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Source: RD.com