{"id":4226,"date":"2013-11-23T13:00:41","date_gmt":"2013-11-23T10:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/seragpsych.com\/wordpress\/?p=4226"},"modified":"2013-11-23T13:45:09","modified_gmt":"2013-11-23T10:45:09","slug":"for-more-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seragpsych.com\/wordpress\/for-more-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"FOR MORE ENERGY"},"content":{"rendered":"

4 simple ways to boost your energy<\/span><\/p>\n

Some days, do you feel like the Energizer Bunny with a weak battery? You start strong, but by midafternoon you can\u2019t quite keep going and going. Fatigue afflicts everyone at one time or another. Assuming your doctor has ruled out serious medical causes, there are a few basic steps you can take to \u201crecharge your batteries.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Pace yourself.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Go-getters like to keep going, but don\u2019t risk overtaxing yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you pace yourself, you can still get things done. Instead of burning through all your battery life in two hours, spread it out between morning tasks, afternoon tasks, and evening activities \u2014 with rest and meals between.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Take a walk or a nap.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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There\u2019s nothing more satisfying than a short power nap when you\u2019re pooped out. However, if you have trouble sleeping at night, napping can make the insomnia worse. If that\u2019s the case for you, get moving instead. Get up and walk around the block, or just get up and move around. If you are not an insomniac, enjoy that 20- to 30-minute power nap.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Skip most supplements.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/strong>You may have heard about energy-boosting or \u201canti-aging\u201d supplements. There is no evidence they work.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u2022\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nDHEA.<\/strong>\u00a0There is no evidence that DHEA offers any real benefits, and the side effects remain a question mark. You especially shouldn\u2019t be buying it from ads in the back of a magazine, because you don\u2019t know what\u2019s in it.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nIron.<\/strong>\u00a0Iron only improves energy if you are clearly deficient, which a doctor can check with a blood test. Unless you are low in iron, you don\u2019t need to take it, and getting too much iron can be harmful.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2022\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nB vitamins.<\/strong>\u00a0It is true that B vitamins (B1<\/sub>, B2<\/sub>, B6<\/sub>, B12<\/sub>) help the body convert food into the form of energy that cells can burn, but taking more B vitamins doesn\u2019t supercharge your cells. That\u2019s a myth.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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4. Fuel up wisely.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/strong>A sugary bakery roll delivers plenty of calories, but your body tends to metabolize them faster, and then you can end up with sinking blood sugar and fatigue. You\u2019ll maintain a steadier energy level by eating lean protein and unrefined carbohydrates. Try low-fat yogurt with a sprinkling of nuts, raisins, and honey. Your body will take in the carb-fiber-protein mix more gradually. Don\u2019t skip meals. Your body needs a certain number of calories to get through the work of the day. It\u2019s better to space your meals out so your body gets the nourishment it needs all through the day.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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