Health-4-Self
Energy
by Caitlin Mulvihill and Tori Bergland

April is quickly moving along, and yet, for many tired students, it seems never-ending. Don’t be discouraged, or bogged down with the number of days left, just try to stay strong and stick it out for a few more weeks. Unfortunately, there have not been many stimulating events recently, due to the lack of good weather! But don’t worry, a little energy jolt will surely help you get through each day much more sufficiency. Below is a list of actions and little techniques that you could do to rouse more energy throughout your daily living.

Quick Energy Burst Techniques

Drink Green Tea: A cup of green tea contains 20-30 milligrams of caffeine; coffee contains more than five times the amount of caffeine. Green tea will pep you up without giving you jitters. Also, it provides 40-mg/cup of the amino acid L-theanine, which keeps you focused, yet still calm.

Take a Power Shower: Using steaming hot water, and rubbing your body with a loofah will increase blood flow and send oxygen to your cells. Finish with a blast of cold water, which shocks your body and triggers the nervous system, which will make you feel wide-awake.

Pop a Peppermint: The strong aroma of peppermint wakes you up. The scent triggers a nerve in your brain, which makes you feel more alert.

Splash Your Face with Cold Water: Your face and neck are extremely sensitive. Shocking them with cold water activates the
blood and sends a better flow to your brain stimulating energy throughout your body.

Drink Water: Most people are fatigued because they are dehydrated. Drink a good amount of water instead of juice or soda.

Rub Your Ears: Your ears are filled with pressure points. When they are stimulated, it increases your blood circulation, which, therefore, provides more energy.

Take a Short Exercise Break: Take a 3-5 minute break every 45 minutes to ensure that your blood is moving, and when your cells get more oxygen, it provides additional energy.

Eat Healthy Foods: Revive yourself with the right snack. Junk foods and simple carbohydrates do not provide a steady metabolism, thus creating the spikes and crashes that will ultimately make you feel tired.