Energy Support
We’ve all been there. It’s 3 pm and your head is getting heavier, it’s hard to focus and you know the afternoon slump has arrived. You need to increase energy levels stat. Resist the urge to reach for a coffee or sugary snack just because your defenses are down. While it’s true that your body… Read more »
If you find yourself resorting to energy drinks for that afternoon slump, you may want to think again. A recent study has found that consuming multiple energy drinks on a regular basis can increase your risk of abnormal heart rhythm and raise blood pressure levels. If you already have a heart condition, you need to be… Read more »
If you find yourself dragging throughout the day and don’t have enough energy to do the things you love, there could be an underlying reason. Here are five of the most common reasons you’re always tired: You’re Not Drinking Enough Water – Being even slightly dehydrated can take a huge toll on energy levels. Dehydration causes… Read more »
Are you feeling slow and sluggish? Now is the time to do something refreshing that will increase your energy levels and help restore your body. Yoga is the answer and it’s not as hard as you might think. In addition to improving sleep quality, relieving stress and anxiety and improving overall physical health, yoga can… Read more »
Our fast-paced, stressful lives often leave us wishing for extra hours in the day. By lunchtime, we’re out of steam and need a little pick-me-up. Soda, coffee and energy drinks are tempting, but before you reach for that Red Bull or Monster Energy, consider this. Energy drinks are usually packaged like soda, and have a… Read more »
Long workdays paired with unhealthy eating patterns leave most of us feeling like we could use more energy. Many times we look for quick fixes like coffee or soda for an instant afternoon caffeine buzz. While the immediate boost feels good, soon enough we’re struggling again with fatigue — and unfortunately an afternoon nap is no longer… Read more »
Do you wish you had more energy to do the things you love or even just to get through the day without feeling exhausted? Are you looking for ways to improve your heart health? Despite what the ads are telling you, fast-fix energy drinks, double lattes and caffeine-laden sodas aren’t the answer. The key to… Read more »
Across the country, students are preparing to return to school. Long hours of homework await and students often reach for a quick pick-me-up to get the job done. Hence the rise of the energy drink industry. But before you or your student reach for that Red Bull, consider this. Energy drinks are usually packaged like… Read more »
While an energy bar may sound like a great pre-workout snack, many of them are nothing more than glorified cookies. Many of these bars can pack a staggering 300-plus calories, far more than the ones you’re probably about to burn off. When energy bars first appeared in grocery stores in the late 1980s, they were marketed… Read more »
Does March Madness get you all worked up? The game ends and you just can’t seem to fall asleep as you run your own play-by-plays through your head. You need to relax and calm down. But it seems almost impossible. Let’s talk about the calming effects of calcium and magnesium. Calcium is an essential nutrient for maintaining total… Read more »