How to Boost Energy Naturally

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from carlo_scialla and more videos in the Better Health category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com If it's all you can do to drag yourself through the day, why not increase your stamina with these time-honored techniques. To complete this How-To you will need: A protein-rich breakfast Water Plants Peppermint oil Deep breathing Loud music A medical check-up Step 1: Eat protein for breakfast Start the day with protein, like eggs, yogurt, or peanut butter. People who ate mostly protein for breakfast reported higher energy levels than those who started the day with a carbohydrate-rich meal. Step 2: Skip the "energy" drinks Skip the so-called energy drinks in favor of water. A British study found that the caffeine in energy drinks makes you more sluggish in the long run. Ditto for the sugar in soda and many fruit juices. Above all, stay hydrated: Dehydration is a powerful energy sapper. Step 3: Get some plants Put some plants on your desk. One study found that when workers had greenery nearby, they were 12 percent quicker at a given computer task and their systolic blood pressure lowered by one to four points. Step 4: Splash on some cold water Hold your wrists under cold water for 20 seconds and then dab some on the ...