Boost Energy Levels Naturally Without Caffeine

There are many ways to boost energy levels naturally besides consuming lots of coffee, taking caffeine stimulants, using drugs, or drinking energy drinks. We all need extra energy! Many of us have high stress jobs that demand extra expenditure to get the job done. However, all that extra energy can leave us feeling depleted and wondering where our youthful spirit went.

When we’re young, we’re full of it literally. We have loads extra everything, including energy. As we age however, our bodies tend to slow us down. We want to do more but our bodies simply won’t allow it without reaching for something to stimulate us into action. In fact, the older we get, the more responsibility we have! We can’t slow down. Aging has it’s own price!

A relaxing walk (down the beach) can be invigorating, refreshing, and boost energy levels!

Perhaps the easiest way to increase energy is to make sure you get the right vitamin supplements that keep you going. You could always take a nap or get more sleep at night, but those things are not always plausible. We all have busy schedules, but everyone needs around eight hours of sleep at night to ensure that you have enough energy for daily life.

Everyone has hectic schedules, whether your work is in an office downtown or at home watching the kids. Believe me, taking care of growing children all day is a full time job by itself. Working in an office takes more and more time too, as younger people graduate college and compete for your job! We can’t work less if you want to keep your position in life and your job!

We are all driven by the same principles. To get as much work done in as little time possible and to make each day count more! Heck, that’s exactly what I’m doing right now. I was up till very late last night working, and I’m right back at it early today.

Maybe we are overworked. Maybe we are underpaid. Whatever force drives you, you’d better make sure you know how to boost your energy in a pinch to get the required work done! But how? How can we boost energy without having to drink tons of coffee and caffeine drinks throughout the day to get things done?

Natural Ways to Boost Energy

Exercise - Exercise actually increases energy levels and is a great way fight fatigue. You don't have to go for a power walk or lift heavy gym equipment either. A relaxing walk anywhere, can feed your mind, body, and spirit and give life renewed meaning.

Eat Breakfast - If you skip over breakfast, you may find that your energy levels start falling off during mid morning. The best breakfast combines complex carbohydrates (whole grains) with lean proteins (eggs, cheese). By the way, you don't have to eat first thing in the morning if thats not your thing. (Like me!) Do have something wholesome to eat about mid morning though. An apple or an oatmeal bar are healthy foods that satisfy hunger pains.

H20 -The best way to boost energy is simply by drinking water. When your body is depleted in water, your body reacts by yawning. This happens often as late afternoon fatigue. Keep drinking water until you stop yawning. It may take more than one glass of water to replenish your body so keep drinking it down until you feel energized. It may take 4 or 5 glasses of water and you may have to take some extra bathroom breaks, but it’s the absolute best method to increase your energy.

*You can also splash cold water on your face or wipe your face with a cool cloth to boost energy.

Vary your exercises - When you use the same muscle groups repeatedly doing the same exercise, your body adjusts and burns fewer calories. Surprise your body and engage in different activities and utilize different muscle groups. Your body will reward you with a better metabolic rate and provide you with a different kind of energy boost than you are used to.

Eat smaller meals - Your body uses energy every time you eat. Every time you eat, you burn calories. Eat small snacks in between meals such as fruit slices (with peanut butter if you’re feeling run down), vegetable sticks, granola, oatmeal, or a hand full of low fat cookies like animal crackers, vanilla wafers, or ginger snaps. Not only will this increase your metabolism, it may help you manage your weight. You will avoid getting overly hungry which can lead to ravaging food later on. When you inhale your food instead of enjoying it in a relaxed manner, you are more prone to gain weight!

Protein - When you do not consume enough protein, your body will break down lean muscle. Good healthy sources of protein include chicken, fish, beans, cheese, eggs, soy milk (which is delicious by the way), yogurt, cheese, health shakes, energy bars, or lean beef. Protein requires extra energy to be digested, which will boost energy and increase metabolism.

Sleep - Lack of sleep can interfere with metabolism. Those that sleep poorly seem to have hormone changes that negatively affect their appetite. People who sleep less tend to eat more. (More waking hours to eat!) The more overweight you get, often the more sluggish you become.

Cut out sugar - Consuming excess sugars cause fluctuations in blood sugar, which can result in plummeting energy levels. Boost energy levels by simply eliminating sugar. Many foods, like low fat foods, have alternate forms of sugar, which can be hidden as maltose, dextrose, and sucrose. ('ose' words) Diaphragmatic Breathing - Diaphragmatic breathing, also known as belly breathing, is a simple way we can increase energy and improve stamina. We are all born breathing this way naturally, however over time we lose the ability to breathe diaphragmatically. Want to try it? Inhale your breath into your belly (diaphragm) first, then fill up your lungs. Exhale out of your lungs, then exhale out of your belly (diaphragm) last. Vitamin Supplements - Eating a good nutritional diet does not give you enough key nutrients. Key vitamins to take are Vitamin A, B, C, E, and Selenium. Low levels of B12 are well known for energy depletion. Taking B supplements can help prevent deficiencies.

Stress - Stress can sizzle your nerves and your energy. The more stressed out you are, the more your body holds onto fat. Didn't find what you were looking for? Use this handy tool to find it fast!Stress releases excesses of cortisol into your system. High cortisol levels can make you crave unhealthy foods like fat and high sugar foods. The more stress you have, the more cortisol your body produces. Find ways to cut back on stress to boost energy!

Allergies - If you are tired all the time and don't know why, you may have food allergies. Most people with food allergies and sensitivities are unaware that they have them because the symptoms are very subtle such as low energy and difficulty losing weight. Some of the most common food sensitivities are to wheat (gluten) and dairy (casein). If there is a food you tend and eat everyday, try eliminating it for a few weeks and see if your energy levels increase.

*Seasonal allergies can also deplete energy and make you overly tired. Use medications like Allegra D or Claritin D. (D is for decongestant!) If you like to use more natural methods, I use a product called Isamune that is an herbal blend and can help you stop sneezing naturally! Stop the allergic symptoms and you will boost energy levels!

Lose weight - When you lose weight, you feel lighter than air! If you’re overweight, you drag around a lot of excess weight that can really slow you down. Lose weight and you’ll be raring to go!

Intestinal tract - A sluggish, congested colon is often responsible for fatigue and many other health problems!

Health cleanse – Toxins are all around us. One of the best ways to increase your energy is to get rid of the toxins in your entire body. (Not to be confused with an intestinal cleanse. We all need both from time to time!) A nutritional health cleanse will help you lose the toxic buildup in your body. They will also help you lose dangerous visceral fat and lose weight! When I did my health cleanse, I would have sworn that I could’ve leapt over buildings if I had wanted too!

Check for Epstein Barr Virus - If you have swollen glands or a sore throat and have had chicken pox, Epstein Barr may be the culprit of low energy levels. Your doctor can do a simple blood test to check for it.

Depression can cause very low energy levels - If you are depressed, seek help from a professional psychiatrist or psychologist to find out the causes for your depression.

Turn off the TV - Watching TV is mesmerizing and can make you waste an entire day. Get off your butt and go for a walk with nature. You’ll feel better about yourself and the world you live in.

Consume healthy foods - Eliminate artificial, chemical laden foods from your diet. Choose nutritious raw fruits and vegetables instead. The Mediterranean Diet is high in nutrition and is full of the healthy fat your body needs. When you eat healthier foods and eat healthier meals, you feel better naturally and boost energy levels!

Take Glutathione – If you want a burst of energy, include Glutathione or NAC with your supplements each morning. I call it natures buzz.

Honey - Honey is a natural sugar and cleanser and is great to boost energy in a pinch. All you need is a spoonful in the mornings. The natural sugars will rapidly increase blood sugar levels and make you feel more energetic and ready to start your day.

Low levels of potassium, iron, and iodine contribute to fatigue - Celery, cabbage, and bananas are good sources of potassium. Molasses, chocolate, cereal, and red meat are good sources. Sea salt, mushrooms, and fresh greens are high in iodine and help increase energy levels.

B vitamins build energy - Find them in whole grains, cereals, sweet potatoes, avocados, egg yolks, fish, and whey (protein).

Fats – Good fat is a great way to boost energy. Excellent sources are avocados, peanut butter, sunflower seeds, Tahini, and olive oil.

Herbs - Warming herbs such as cayenne pepper, ginger, and cinnamon increase energy levels. A good blend and one I use frequently is Natural Accelerator.

St. John's Wort – I do not recommend too many herbs as they are just not my ‘thang’ but I do take them and believe in them. From what I’ve read, this herb can really help. St John’s wort relaxes nerves yet increases energy. You'll sleep better, ache less, and wake up in the morning with more energy and a brighter outlook on life.

Eat more - When you're too tired to eat and you don’t eat, you get more tired. Try to eat healthy foods more often and less healthy foods less often. Once you get in the swing of eating healthier foods, you’ll look and feel healthier and boost energy naturally.

Parasites - Parasites are not a subject we talk a lot about in the US however, if your body is full of parasites, they will drain you! If you've traveled overseas for example, third world countries do not 'watch over their food supplies' the way that more populated countries do. You can pick parasites up just about anywhere too, from dirty money to open markets, parasites lurk in the wayside. When you get them, they can live in your body and suck the energy right out of you! Get rid of parasites and you'll feel much more energized!

Other ways to wake up are to stand in front of an air conditioning unit or hold your head in your freezer for a few minutes. Cold air decreases body temperature. Your body will work hard to keep you awake as it doesn’t want you to freeze to death.

It’s not rocket science, it’s just a matter of being consistent with your health and what it takes to boost energy the natural way.



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