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TODAY'S LEARNINGHealthy Energy: How To Beat The Afternoon Slump

Ah, the good old afternoon slump--it gets us all, and for those of us with desk jobs, it can be a daily struggle. That sleepy, tired, sluggish feeling isn’t a fun way to get through the last couple hours of your workday.

The most common way to combat the slump is to pour your third cup of coffee and hope for the best. But coffee gives you jitters and can interfere with your precious sleep cycle if you drink it too late in the day. Many of our go-to energy sources, including coffee, are even affecting our gut negatively. Caffeine slows down digestion and acts as a diuretic which causes harmful and exhausting dehydration. You need a non-caffeinated energy boost instead!

If you go for an afternoon energy boost without caffeine, let’s say a processed, sugary snack from the vending machine, you’ll likely get your jolt of energy for a bit. This is because processed sugars are absorbed by the gut much too quickly causing a spike in blood sugar--you come crashing back down when you're finishing up the last details at work (which are usually the important details!)

Here are a few natural tips for boosting your energy levels in the afternoon:

STRETCH OUT YOUR LIMBS

If you spend the entire day at a desk, it's likely that you develop stiffness in your body. Stretch for five minutes during the break. Bring a yoga mat so you may stretch at your workplace or go outside to stretch on the lawn in front of your office building. Exercise your shoulders or perform a few of your favorite yoga positions. You will enhance your energy while reducing muscle pain.

TRY GINSENG

The popular natural supplement ginseng is widely known for its capacity to increase energy. It has additionally been demonstrated to enhance brain activity, making it a popular plant for enhancing physical and mental efficiency.

The substances found in ginseng, such as ginsenosides, eleutherosides, and ciwujianosides, are thought to be responsible for the herb's capacity- and energy-boosting properties.

Supplementing with ginseng has been demonstrated in several human studies to enhance physical performance in both inactive and active individuals, provide anti-fatigue benefits, and increase mental alertness.

ASHWAGANDHA

The herb ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), which has been used as an Ayurvedic treatment since ancient times, may have strong positive benefits on brain function, according to a number of studies.

In an 8-week experiment with 50 participants, it was found that taking supplements containing 600 mg of ashwagandha root extract daily significantly enhanced memory, attention, and information processing when compared to a placebo.

Ashwagandha supplementation was well tolerated and was linked to enhanced cognitive function, attentiveness, and reaction time, according to an analysis of five studies.

A 12-week trial in 50 older persons also revealed that, in comparison to a placebo group, ingesting 600 mg of ashwagandha root extract daily enhanced sleep quality, mental alertness, and general quality of life.

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Afternoon Slump Explained

Do you ever feel tired in the afternoons? A big factor is your circadian rhythm which puts your body in a restful state during the hours of 2-3 AM and 2-3 PM. Most people combat this by drinking more coffee and energy drinks, but that can negatively impact your sleep at night.

Factors that contribute to the afternoon slump

• Stress

• Poor sleep (or not enough sleep)

• Sitting down all day at work

• Sleep disorders - sleep apnea or insomnia

• An unhealthy diet

5 Tips to Beat The Slump:

1. Follow Japan’s 80% rule of eating - prioritize nutritious foods and stop eating at 80%

2. Stay hydrated & take a walk outside after lunch

3. Use a standing desk at work

4. Set a Pomodoro Timer for 25 minutes of pure focus and 5 minutes of rest

5. Drink NoonBrew in the afternoons to help with energy, focus, digestion, mood, and more :)

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WEEKLY ASTROLOGY

This week, Mercury and the Sun are both in the sign of Pisces, which is the last sign of the zodiac. When Mercury and the Sun are in Pisces, our thoughts and conversations focus on compassion, forgiveness, oneness, and healing.

When Mercury enters Pisces at the start of this new week, the sign's cues become more apparent to us, especially in our thoughts.

Pisces is the zodiac's mystic. It shows kindness and helps heal. It is both oneness and giving up. It is the sign that takes us deep into the etheric, encouraging dreaming and intuition, opening our hearts, and making us want to forgive. It stands for what can't be seen, both inside and out.

Your invitation is to be kind to yourself. For every thought you notice and every moment you want to control, you are invited to soften, be amazed by the beauty around you, and forgive yourself and others as much as you can.

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POSITIVE NEWS OF THE DAY

Having good relationships in old age is good for your health, but you still need to work out regularly.

These are the results of two different studies that came out this week. The first study found that having good relationships with people was linked to a lower risk of getting long-term diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

As always, there are exceptions. The study of 8,000 Australians over many years only looked at women, but it seems likely that the advice would also work for men. The study was led by researchers from the University of Queensland, who said that "social connections should be a public health priority."

The second study, which was led by University College London, adds to the growing body of evidence that regular exercise helps the brain work better as people get older.

LEARN SANSKRIT

Bhavana (bha-vana): Deriving from the Sanskrit word bhava meaning “becoming”, “cultivating” or “development”, Bhavana describes a meditative technique used to arouse certain qualities or states in the body.

MANTRA OF THE WEEKLove Mantra

Today we wanted to share a beautiful love mantra with all our readers. Enjoy!

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