50 Ways to Boost Your Energy Without Caffeine
April 20, 2010 – 2:48 pmI recently rely on coffee/tea too much, so I found a very helpful article to boost my energy without adding more caffeine to my body 
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50 Ways to Boost Your Energy Without Caffeine (by Noebd)
While many people find caffeinated beverages to be an easy way to wake up in the morning or anytime during the day when sluggishness strikes, the reality is that while caffeine does offer some benefits, it can have a lot of negative side effects as well. When you come to rely on caffeine to get going you can experience many symptoms of withdrawal if you don’t get your daily fix. Some of these symptoms include headaches, irritability and even an upset stomach. Why deal with all that when there are other ways to boost your energy that don’t require any help from caffeine? Try out some of these suggestions from medical experts to give you a boost when you’re feeling sleepy or to prevent tiredness altogether.
Basics
Give these basic techniques a try for increased energy throughout the day.
- Turn on the lights. Your body responds naturally to changes in light, so if it’s unnaturally dark where you’re working or sleeping it may make staying alert a lot harder. Try keeping your blinds open a bit so you’ll wake up naturally in the morning or adding a few extra lights to your workspace to keep you from feeling sleepy throughout the day.
- Get more sleep at night. Many people try to get by on a lot less sleep than they really need. While each person’s needs will differ, 7-8 hours a night is a good goal, and will help you feel more rested and better able to concentrate on anything throughout the day.
- Examine your emotions. Stress, depression and other negative emotions can take a heavy toll on your energy levels. Your exhaustion may have a lot to do with how you’re feeling mentally, so take the time to deal with your emotions or get help if you need it.
- Exercise. While it may seem counterintuitive…. read more
