We do hope each one of you have
made true attempts at training the mind and body in a positive
way through the month. Now it is time to talk about “Energy”
and ways to brim with energy.
What is Energy?
The word “Energy” is derived from Greek “energeia”
meaning activity/operation.
In simple words, Energy is the capacity of a system to do
work. Our energy basically is measured as calories that come
from the food we eat, mainly proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
Energy and Productivity
Just as every individual has a different overall energy level,
each individual has different energy levels at different parts
of the day. The “up” period when our brain is
“on” and able to focus well is our “productive”
period, and we take lesser time to finish any task. Whereas
during the “down” period brain is “off”
and we are out of focus and find it quite difficult to muddle
through our work.
It is wise to identify the “up”
period to take critical decisions, complex problem solving,
etc. One may identify that there are more than one “up”
period in a day and plan the work accordingly.
Generally, professionally, it has
been found that mornings are the time when our natural energy
cycle is “on” and it is best not to waste this
time on e-mail checks or meetings except it involves something
brainstorming or planning of some strategy.
Body requires Energy
We need energy even for involuntary activities of breathing,
working of heart, tongue movement, movement of muscles, blinking
of eyes etc. Even when we sleep body does plenty of things
to use our energy.
Ways to maximize our Energy
* Take a power breakfast with fruits, juices, plenty of vitamins
and minerals; they do wonders to “kick-start”
the body metabolism.
* Eat several small meals a day to keep the metabolism going.
* Cut down on caffeine, fast foods; eat healthy.
* Say no to sugars and high-carbs.
* A 10-minute quick walk helps to rejuvenate a sluggish metabolism.
Blood is pumped into each wary cell of the body.
* Yoga, stretching, deep breathing also energize us within
minutes.
* Water preserves our vital energies. So, be hydrated to drive
tiredness.
Body Recharge
Our body sends out signals of fatigue, sleepiness or tiredness
when the battery is going down. Hunger and thirst are not
stomach-related as one may think, but of the head, regulated
by a complex system of chemicals that send signals between
the brain and body. IF the signals are not acknowledged timely,
then we may end-up in a headache or exhaustion that may ruin
our next productive cycle.
Health Supplements
For an average-looking man and woman the calories required
per day are 2200 and 1800 respectively, however, depending
on the nature of occupation there may be an excess requirement.
Our body happens to use only 33% of potential energy from
foods. So, sometimes for the body’s proper metabolism
and food absorption, health supplements like vitamins, minerals,
enzymes, probiotics etc are medically advised.
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Disclaimer: The above content is provided
for information and awareness purpose only. It is not prescriptive
or suggestive or meant to replaces your qualified physician's
advice or consultation.
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