How to Have More Energy

If you find yourself searching for a quite place to take a nap too often, try these natural ways to jump-start your day.

Things You'll Need

• Bottled Water
• Ginseng
• Vitamin B Complex

Instructions

1. Get enough sleep.

2. Eat breakfast every day. Eat a meal that combines complex carbohydrates with protein, such as an omelette with whole-grain toast or unsweetened cereal with milk.

3. Decrease your sugar intake. Sweet snacks and drinks give you a quick high, but quickly make you feel tired as your blood sugar drops.

4. Cut down on your meat consumption and fat intake; these take a lot of energy to digest.

5. Eat low-fat, high-fiber foods such as whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables.

6. Eat foods that are rich in iron - for example, oysters, green beans and spinach.

7. Drink at least eight glasses of water a day.

8. Cut back on caffeine and avoid overindulging in alcoholic drinks.

9. Take panax ginseng for energy and a good multivitamin. Getting plenty of the B vitamins is especially important.

10. Set up a regular exercise program.

11. Cope with stress in constructive ways through exercise, stress-management techniques and meditation.

Tips & Warnings

• Persistent fatigue may indicate a health problem.

• Ginseng comes in both capsule and tea form.

• If you have any questions or concerns, contact a physician or other health care professional before engaging in any activity related to health and diet. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.