Are you often tired in the afternoon? Yes, this usually happens after lunch, and some people like to use energy drinks to lift their energy.

Do you know the story of Samantha Sharpe? The 32-year-old woman from Leicester, UK, did her best to warn people of the danger brought by energy drinks. Samantha lives with a pacemaker, and she had to have it because of the health complications he suffered.

Samantha had five or six energy drinks in 2014. She had her pacemaker fitted in February 2018. These drinks were supposed to keep her alert at work. She used it as a band-aid. However, her heart rate was faster, and it was always followed by sudden energy crash. What did she do to solve it? drink another energy drink.

Instead of getting better, her condition got worse. She had terrible headaches and couldn’t sleep.

Energy drinks put Samantha in a horrible condition. She had symptoms that indicated a blockade in her heart, kidney stones and pre-diabetes. Samantha had to have a pacemaker.

The number of patients suffering problems caused by energy drinks doubled in the period between 2007 and 2011.

According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, excess caffeine causes serious symptoms, including heart rhythm disturbances, elevated heart rate, and elevated blood pressure. Energy drinks have a detrimental effect on children and adults. Caffeine causes anxiety, sleep disorders, dehydration and digestive issues.

Energy drinks contain synthetic and natural caffeine, artificial sweeteners and tons of added sugar.

10 ways to increase energy levels

The story of Samantha Sharpe should teach you a lesson. There are so many ways to increase your energy, and none of them includes energy drinks.

1. Reverse sleep deprivation

Imrove the quality of your sleep. There are so many ways to do that.

2. Move

Don’t spend your day sitting. Go for a walk, and do some exercises.

3. Avoid alcohol

Alcohol acts as a depressant, and kills your energy.

4. Avoid added sugar

Processed and sugar foods are common causes of fatigue. Empty calories push your body through an energy roller coaster. Avoid sugar for a couple of weeks, and notice the changes.

5. Healthy relationships are important

Loneliness is emotional, mental, spiritual and physical problem. There’s a strong connection between social isolation and low energy.

6. Brown rice

Eat brown rice instead of white carbs. It’s high in manganese and fiber.

7. Yerba mate

It has natural caffeine content, but doesn’t affect blood sugar and heart rate.

8. Goji berries

Goji berry juice provides antioxidants and improves mental performance and alertness.

9. Do stress-busting activities

Chronic stress has a terrible effect on your body. Change your lifestyle habits and take more care about yourself.

10. Consult your physician

Determine the underlying problem for your lack of energy. It may be a hormonal imbalance or chronic fatigue syndrome. Maybe a lack of essential nutrients or mental diseases?

Sources:
theheartysoul.com
www.foxnews.com