A How-To Guide to Holistic Health

How-to Boost Your Energy and Eliminate Exhaustion

There’s an exhaustion epidemic in this country and most folks turn to quick fixes like coffee and soda to get by. Instead, try these all-natural solutions to boost your energy all day long.

Morning Routine

Drink a glass of warm water when you first wake up. It activates the gastrocolic reflex, which encourages elimination and provides an instant pick-me-up.

Before you leave the house in the morning, take 1-2 minutes to massage some sesame oil (or coconut or olive) into your earlobes, hands and feet. It’ll soothe both your central nervous and endocrine system. Sesame oil is available at grocery stores.

Lunchtime Routine

Eat lunch at the same time every day, preferably between 12 and 12:30 p.m. Digestion is strongest at midday and therefore more efficient at converting food into energy. Drink ginseng tea at lunchtime, which will also boost energy and your metabolism. Ginseng tea is available at grocery stores.

Nighttime Routine

Before dinner, drink an elixir made with lemon juice, ginger root juice and honey in water to promote digestion.

To reduce anxiety, depression or insomnia, take a valerian supplement before bed. Capsules are available at drug stores.