Dr. Gena Chiropractic - Your Favorite Family Chiropractors - Plantation, Florida

We could all use a little bit more energy… Whether you’re a student who is studying for exams and attending extracurriculars and other social activities, a parent whose home-schooling and/or driving the kids to and from various places, or any human being at all who just wants to thrive in life — we all need good energy! 

When we have that energy, our productivity levels increase, and therefore so may our happiness and satisfaction when it comes to our home, work, and social lives. 

There are many vitamins, herbs and supplements that promise the gift of good energy. However, do these so-called energy boosters work? According to Harvard Health Publishing, there is little to no evidence that things like ginseng, guarana, and chromium picolinate work to boost energy. While you could spend money on these products without guaranteed results, there are plenty of simple things you can do in your everyday life that will increase your energy in an absolutely natural way.

Top 4 Natural Energy Boosters

1. Exercise: It seems counterintuitive to say that exercise gives you energy, when we seemingly would need energy in the first place in order to work out. Well, yes, this might be true, but the thing about getting regular exercise is that it helps you sleep better at night. Better sleep definitely equals better energy. Additionally, exercise increases dopamine in the brain which helps to put you in a better mood. Any type of exercise will do, even if it’s just simply going outside for a walk. Do something every day to stay active. We’ll bet you start to see a difference in how you sleep at night, and how your energy levels feel overall during the day. 

2. Rest: Now that we know how exercise can affect your sleep, and in turn your energy, it’s important to understand how to regulate sleep patterns. There is such a thing as too much sleep! Getting the right amount of sleep each night plays a large role in how you feel the next morning. Get too little and you might be dragging your feet to get out of bed. Get too much, and you could very well be in that same boat. Typically, adults need about 7-9 hours of sleep. Find your sweet spot and it’ll make a huge difference. 

3. Stress Relievers: Rid yourself of anything in your life that is causing unnecessary stress. Having too much to do can often be overwhelming, so it might be smart to scale back, whether this means saying “no” to a certain social outing or asking for help with something at work. Things like meditation, yoga, getting a massage, or even just spending time talking with a friend can help you to relax and hopefully remain stress-free, even if it’s just for the time being.

4. Eating well: Certain foods are better for energy than others. When you consume food that is high in sugar or refined carbohydrates, you may find yourself in what many people popularly refer to as a “food coma,” that feeling of being so full that you could fall asleep on the couch at any moment. Ideally, you want to eat foods with a low glycemic index, which means that sugars are absorbed much more slowly by the body, and you won’t experience that candy and carb-induced crash. Low glycemic options include things like whole grains, healthy fats, and foods high in fiber. A good rule of thumb to guide you when choosing the best food for energy is that the higher the carbohydrate and sugar content, the higher the glycemic index.

In addition to these natural energy boosters, Dr. Gena Chiropractic, a family chiropractic practice in Plantation, highly recommends taking B complex vitamins. On top of having a large and very direct effect on your energy level, B vitamins can also promote good eyesight, brain function, digestion, cardiovascular health, nerve function, hormone and cholesterol production, muscle tone, cell health, and promote the growth of red blood cells.

Chiropractic care is also an incredibly effective way to increase your energy levels. Just as exercise leads to better sleep, a chiropractic adjustment can do the same. “When your spine is well aligned, your body functions better. One of the most frequent things new patients tell us after starting care is how well they slept after their first visit. Chiropractic helps remove the effects of stress on your spine and nervous system so your body can do what it’s designed to do – heal itself!” 

If you have been experiencing a lack of energy and are looking to add a little pep to your step, give us a call to schedule your appointment at our office, located just minutes west of Fort Lauderdale. Dr. Gena Chiropractic is your favorite family chiropractor in Plantation, and can help improve your life! Remember, your health is in your hands; our hands are here to help.