Beat the Sunday Blues (And 3 Other Energy-Boosting Tricks)
If you're on your fourth coffee or energy drink, please put it down now. You don't need all that caffeine just to get a jolt of get-up-and-go. Instead, next time you're feeling super sluggish,try one of these all-natural ways to refuel.
By Sunny Sea Gold
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Running on Empty:
You're so tired and bored, you can barely stay awake on the elliptical.
Power Up:
Sniff some lemon. Though most aromatherapy studies
have had disappointing results, the National Institutes of Health National
Center for Complementary and Integrative Health confirms that there's good
evidence that the scent of lemon may energize you. In one study at the Ohio
State University, researchers found that inhaling the smell of lemon oil
boosted subjects' moods and feelings of vigor by up to 20 percent compared
with plain water or the scent of lavender. Throw a small bottle of lemon
essential oil in your gym bag. When you need a break, put a few drops in your
palm, rub your hands together, take a whiff, and keep going!
From the
May 2016 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
