There is no one secret to having more energy; there are many!! Eating well, exercising, defending against environmental toxins, and feeling connected to others. If any one of these elements is out of balance you will keep your body from creating optimum energy.
So how can you keep holiday stress from sapping your energy? It's really all about changing how you react. Stress is one of the most debilitating things your body can go through. It overstimulates your system and ultimately sucks your energy away. But by using techniques like meditation or biofeedback, you allow stress to dissipate before it leads to fatique.
How do I eat for better energy? You need to get a good balance of lean protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats, as well as nine daily helpings of fruits and vegetables in a rainbow of colors. These antioxidant, anti-inflammatory foods provide the nutrients you need to make energy.
Why is protecting yourself from environmental toxins essential for energy? When the liver has to work hard to detoxify, it takes alot of energy from the body. In addition to eating organic whenever possible, choose as many natural materials at home and work as you can; for example, natural fiber carpets and carpet backing ( such as wool or jute) with glue-free installation techniques, natural fiber window treatments and upholstrey fabrics, stainless steel or ceramic cookware (no nonstick pans), and glass containers for storing food.
Practicing Yoga or Pilates is a great form of exercise to help reduce stress and tension. Both forms of exercise help to re educate the body to coordinate use of the muscles, joints, and breath, as well as creates a renewed awareness, affecting how one performs everyday activities and sports.
It is very important that we don't lose focus during the holidays about taking care of ourselves. Health is number one today and everyday!!
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