HEALTH TIPS: HERBS TO INCREASE ENERGY.
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Many people drink coffee or an energy drink to help them get
through a busy day, but there are also negative side effects to this sort of
chemical dependence along with the inevitable caffeine crash.
While adding herbs to daily diet, to some people it seem
strange but the herbs are surprisingly simple to integrate into our daily
routine and will provide a consistent and reliable source of energy.
Some herbs increase metabolic activity in the body, while
some boost circulation. Below are the herbs that can deliver a positive boost
to energy levels when used regularly. Those herbs include holy basil, ginseng,
mushrooms, green tea extract, yerba mate, kola nut, cayenne pepper,
ashwagandha, reishi, maca, astralagus, suma root, and coriander and so on.
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Holy
basil: This herb has always been praised as a booster for adrenal gland in
the body, which is closely linked to neurotransmitter levels. The stimulating
properties of the herb, can drive metabolic improvement, which will energize
the entire system. The herb can be brewed into an herbal tea, and can also
benefit from an extract of holy basil, which can provide a rapid burst of
energy.
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Ashwagandha:
This herb can not only improve the functioning of the adrenal gland but also
optimize the hormone production and use in the body. The herb is also able to
prevent fatigue and sluggishness, while also improving muscle function and
endurance. The herb can consumed in a powder or tablet form. Naturally, the
herb is consumed with milk and honey.
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Astralagus:
This herb is one of the best known herbs for energy, the addition of this herb
to the health regimen affects energy levels in many ways.
The herb can improve circulation within the
body, boost energy metabolism on a cellular level. It is mostly consumed in the
form of an extract, which comes in a capsule and tablet form. It can also be
brewed in the form of a tea.
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Suma
root: Suma root has the ability to modify body’s response to external
stressors. The herb is linked to boosting energy levels and improve the
efficiency of the metabolism. The herb can also stimulate the production of
testosterone, which provides a great energy boost in men.
It can be consumed in the form of a capsule
or tablet supplement, and also in powdered form.
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Yerba
mate: This herb behaves similarly to caffeine, but without the unwanted
side effects. It delivers a pure boost of energy. The herb is mostly used to
prepare a tea, and that is the simplest and more effective way to enjoy its
benefits.
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Reishi
mushrooms: The high concentration of antioxidants and polyphenolic
compounds can help to mimic the effects of other caffeinated beverages, some
people even use the dried reishi mushrooms to ease off caffeine addiction.
The herb can be consume in a powdered form
and also tablet form.
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Kola nut:
This particular nut is quite high in caffeine, but doesn’t cause the same
increase in acidity in the stomach as coffee, which makes it an ideal energy
replacement to morning beverage. It also stimulates circulation in the body and
boost the speed of metabolism, which will not only energize but also help to
burn fat and lose weight.
They are eaten whole, but can also be used in
powdered from or liquid when consume purely for medicinal or energy boosting
purposes.
