Energise your life

Are you feeling tired? If you’re one of the many people leading busy and fast paced lives with too much work on and not enough rest, it can be tempting to lean on quick fixes such as energy drinks, coffee and sugary snacks to help you get through the day. Unfortunately though, they may just deplete your energy further. Instead, consider a more sustained approach using herbs, supplements and lifestyle tweaks.

Quick fixes for fatigue

Quick fixes like energy drinks, coffee and sugary snacks can be enticing ways to help you kick-start your morning or get you through that 3pm energy slump. However, they’re all prone to having a rebound or 'crash-and-burn' effect. In other words, although they offer a brief pick-me-up, it’s often followed by an abrupt energy slump.

Fatigue and stress

Fatigue is a type of tiredness or weariness which doesn’t go away with a good night’s sleep.

Long-term stress is one of the most common causes, but others can include:

l  Sleep deprivation

l  Excessive physical exertion

l  Poor eating habits

ginseng, found in UP-BRO, traditionally used to promote energy levels in Chinese medicine

How can herbs help?

ginseng is one of the most esteemed herbs in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where it’s traditionally taken for the relief of fatigue as well as enhancing energy levels and physical stamina.

Found in UP-BRO, ginseng is also traditionally used in TCM as an adaptogen - in other words, as a herb that helps the body to adapt to stress. Other traditional uses for it in Chinese medicine include for supporting healthy mental function and for calming the spirit.

Replenishing Qi

In TCM, Qi (pronounced ‘chee’) is a word that describes the energy that flows through your body giving you the capacity to respond to your environment as well as the ability to think, move and even breathe. 

ginseng is traditionally used in TCM to replenish healthy Qi (and consequently to support health and wellbeing).

What’s unique about goji berries is that they contain specific antioxidants called Lycium barbarum polysaccharides, which are thought to provide a variety of impressive health benefits. It’s also found alongside ginseng in UP-BRO.

What about vitamin supplements?

Consider taking a B-complex supplement, like UP-BRO. It contains B-group vitamins that support the body’s energy levels and cellular energy production.

In addition:

l  Vitamin B2 and folic acid relieve tiredness

l  Vitamin B5 supports healthy stress responses in the body and vitamin B1 supports healthy nervous system function

l  Vitamin B6 supports healthy brain function and emotional balance

l  Vitamin B3 and biotin support healthy cognitive function

Other tips for fighting fatigue

Get enough sleep: It goes without saying that a good night’s sleep will help boost your energy levels throughout the day. Try to practice good sleep hygiene, for example by going to bed at the same time every day, and doing something relaxing before bed like reading or meditation

Rest up: It’s important to give your body time to rest and recuperate if you’re living a busy life or going through a stressful time. Do restful activities in the evening to allow your body to recharge - try yoga, stretching or even qigong

Eat a healthy diet: A good balance of carbohydrates, proteins and fats with plenty of wholegrains, fruits and vegetables is vital to contribute to your energy levels

Incorporate B-group vitamins in your diet: B vitamins can help with energy production. Look out for foods such as salmon, green leafy vegetables, liver, eggs, oysters, legumes and nutritional yeast

Get moving: Increasing your exercise or physical activity (while ensuring not to over-exercise) will boost your energy levels, help you manage your stress and improve your sleep too

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