It's Summer and I Want Lots of Energy!
Summer is well on its way and everyone wants to be outside, soaking up the sun and doing things! But what if you just don't have the energy to keep up with the kids, the friends or even your spouse — is there anything you can do to get your zest back?
Many suffer from insufficient sustained energy to achieve everything they would like to. You demand a lot from your body, but are you giving it what it needs to cope with your schedule? Fueling your daily activities so you get the most out of your day is one of my priorities when delivering care to you.
If you are someone who would like to have more energy for sustained time periods, then there are some basic actions you can take to achieve this.
How Do I Get Started
1. A very important element of sustained energy is what you eat for breakfast, as what you eat at the most important meal will determine the rest of your day. The timing and the content is very important, as if you fail to have protein at breakfast, even a good lunch won’t help you recover enough energy to get through the afternoon, and your energy level will keep flagging. Recommended breakfast includes; eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt.
2. Refined carbohydrates such as sugar, breads, pasta, etc. will wear your energy down. Try eating more vegetables and protein, as a good diet will certainly help put the bounce back into your step.
3. The right vitamin and mineral supplements will help you utilize food correctly and back you up. Taken regularly and as a regimen, they will certainly give you more consistent energy levels. Vitamin B is especially vital when you are working long hours or concentrating heavily. If you are not sure what to take, or you don’t feel any difference, you can come in and see me for a nutritional program. Cardio Cocktail™ can be a great multi-vitamin source with lots of B vitamins.
4. Exercise is a factor. Ever noticed after a good workout or walk that you feel energized and more awake? It may seem counterintuitive, but research shows expending energy by engaging in regular exercise may pay off with increased energy in the long run.
5. Pain drains the body and robs you of energy. A chiropractic adjustment will help get communication flowing in your body and relieve unnecessary pain or discomfort. This in turn will make more of your energy available for the activities in which you would like to invest your energy.
So get the most out of this summer and have a great time!
