Fight the Dreaded Afternoon Crash with These 6 Simple Tricks

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Most of us have experienced that afternoon fatigue at our job that sets in somewhere between lunch and quitting time.  The good news is there are some simple things that you can do to help boost energy when this occurs!  What's even better is they do not consist of consuming an energy drink or 3 cups of coffee.  
The first thing you should do is take a break away from the desk or job you perform.  Getting away from your “job” for a few minutes can give you a well-deserved mental break, and often this little break alone can increase your energy level.  
Perform some simple stretches to open up those stiff muscles that sitting or standing all day can cause.  I do some simple standing forward bends, side bends on each side, shallow back bends,  and some quadriceps stretches to name a few.  Letting some energy start to flow into these stiff areas can do wonders in terms of upping your energy!
Perform some simple exercises in the office or outside.  Some of my favorites are push-ups against a wall, arm circles, standing calf raises, stomach flexes, standing trunk twists, and jumping jacks.  Not only will you increase circulation, but you’ll burn some extra calories.  We can all stand to burn a few extra calories particularly after lunch!
Take some deep breaths.  This is a very simple thing you can do even while sitting at your desk or driving.  Fatigue can be caused from a lack of oxygen to the brain (hence the reason we yawn).  Taking a few deep breaths back-t-back can bring in some well needed oxygen to the brain and muscles.
Try using a stability ball as a chair.  You'll build core strength over time, burn extra calories throughout the day, and improve balance.  Oh and I forgot to mention that moving around a bit on the ball can help keep you awake, and bring hydration and nutrients into the intervertebral discs in your spine.  
Have a healthy snack and drink water.  I make homemade energy bars with agave nectar, nuts, oatmeal, bran cereal and a few other ingredients that really help keep my metabolism burning and stabilize my blood sugar levels.  Vegetables, fruits and nuts are all really healthy options as a mid-afternoon snack.  
Give these little tricks a try next time you find yourself about to fall over from fatigue at work!  They really can boost energy and who knows, they might just save your job in the end!

In Wellness and Love,

 Dr. Chris

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