Monday, March 14, 2011

Step 8

Step 8: Find Fatigue Fighters

Replace your afternoon caffeine lift with something that is not only better for you, it's cheaper! Aromatherapy can wake up certain parts of the brain, and by inhaling some fresh lemon you can give yourself a lemon lift without spending $5 at Starbucks. If you're also trying to lose some weight to improve your sleep hygiene, squeeze that lemon into hot water in the winter or seltzer in the summer for a calorie-free afternoon pick-me-up.

Another Dr. Oz fatigue-fighting tip is to counteract the energy drain caused by a heavy lunch with a preemptive multivitamin. Vitamins C and E open arteries and increase circulation; heavy meals laden with fat constrict arteries and make you sleepier.

Boost your energy by taking D-ribose, or ribose, daily. Some research has found that natural D-ribose supplements can significantly improve energy. It's available in pill or powder form and is an essential energy source for your cells.