5 Ways to Ramp Up Your Energy Levels

Whenever I worked the early morning shift back in my LAPD days, it sure seemed that my energy levels were down. Back then, me and my partner would stop (with other officers) at the local donut shop after role call. And yes, cops did eat donuts. So it’s not a fairy tale. Little did we realize that those freaking donuts only made things worse as far as our energy levels.

Years later studies would come out that shift workers had decreased energy levels as well as their health being affected. While being a police officer was not good for one’s health, neither was other aspects of the job. In today’s world, the average law enforcement officer is 40% obese. That is another factor in decreased energy levels. Lack of sleep being another.

A lack of energy can lead one to stop moving their body physically. That starts a “slipper slope” of further reducing energy levels. Being tired and especially on the job increases cravings of sugary foods. All of which makes things even worse.

So what the heck can we do to bring our energy levels back up? Well, it’s got to be done the right way. Here are 5 ways to help you do just that:

Get into physical movement. Being fit naturally helps to increase energy levels. It also is great at helping to create better sleep as well. Exercise and especially high intensity interval training (HIIT), helps to boost metabolism.
Get plenty of sleep, just not too much. Stick to the 7-9 hour range. Oversleeping decreases energy and slows metabolism. To little sleep does the same thing. It is all about balance. You can also take a power nap during the day.
Eat healthy. This includes eating foods that increase energy properly and decreasing foods that lower energy. While sugary foods may give a temporary boost, it will also have a rapid drop. If you’ve ever experienced “night terrors” during your sleep, this is normally due to rapid blood sugar drop. It’s the same thing after eating a pasta lunch. You start to feel tired a couple of hours later. Eat nuts. They have magnesium which helps to boost energy. Eat omega-3 fatty acids foods. This helps to boost mood and improve brain function.
Drink plenty of water. Feeling tired can be a sign of mild dehydration. I’ve experienced this several times and even had headaches until I hydrated. In fact, drinking water after you wake up in the morning is a great way to ramp up your energy.
Get your thyroid checked. This is particularly troublesome in women during perimenopause. Also, anemia can contribute to low energy levels.
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Pears – Super-Fruit For Many Disorders And Diseases

As a child you have been told about the essential importance of fruit and pear is one of the most beneficial fruit for your overall health.

Pear is almost as large as apple, but unlike apples, pears are more difficult to peel and they can be yellow, green, brown, red or a combination of more colors.

This fruit usually tastes sweet and juicy, and Chinese pear is the most popular kind, which also has the most healing properties. Pears can be found throughout the whole year, but they taste best at the end of summer and fall.
Nutritional value
Pears are an excellent source of fiber, and they also contain vitamins A, B1, B2, C and E, and folic acid and niacin as well. This fruit is rich source of copper, phosphorus and potassium, and it also contains calcium, chlorine, iron, magnesium, sodium and sulfur in smaller amounts.
Health benefits

Pears are hypoallergenic fruit rich in fiber and they rarely cause allergic reactions. This is the main reason why pear juice is excellent for babies, mostly because of its sweet taste, and the numerous health benefits for the youngest as well.

Blood pressure

Pears contain antioxidant and anti-cancer substances which reduce the risk of high blood pressure and heart attack.
Cancer

High levels of vitamin C and copper reduce the level of free radicals in the body and in this way they stop every cell damages.
Cholesterol

Pears are rich in pectin, which is efficient in reducing the bad cholesterol level.

Digestive tract

Dietary fiber is great for proper function and health of digestive tract, and they can prevent the occurrence of colon cancer.

Constipation

Pectin is a natural diuretic and it has mild laxative effect, which stimulates bowel function and provides normal food digestion
Energy

Pears are rich source of glucose and fructose, which rapidly increase energy level.

Temperature

Consuming a large glass of fresh pear juice is the best way to reduce temperature.
Immunity

Its antioxidative effect strengthens the immune system, so eat pears and drink pear juice, especially now, in the season of flu and colds.
Inflammations

Pears have calming effect and help in relieving pain in numerous inflammation processes.

Osteoporosis

Pear contains high boron level, which helps the body absorb calcium and in this way it prevents the occurrence of osteoporosis.

Pregnancy

All pregnant women should increase the folic acid intake during their pregnancy, in order to stop any congenital malformations in the fetus. Pears are rich in folic acid, so experts always recommend consuming pears during pregnancy.

Consumption advice

When buying, always choose harder and thicker pears with dark color. Leave them for a couple of days until they get softer.

You should also keep pears away from food with intensive smell, for example, garlic, onion or pickled cabbage, because this fruit can easily absorb other product’s smell.
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Quince – Real Natural Remedy

Quince originated in southwestern Asia, particularly in Persia and Anatolia, and as self-grown it can be also found in Central Europe. Quince tree can grow up to 7 feet, and often grow in the shape of a bush.

The fruit is shaped like an apple or pear with golden to red color, covered with hairs, which can be easily removed. Quince has a pleasant smell and sour taste.

This fruit was popular in ancient Greek culture, and ancient Greeks consumed it by preparing an interesting recipe. First they scooped the inner part of a quince, then filled it with honey. Prepared like this, ancient Greeks baked this delicious fruit.
In Greek mythology quince was a symbol for love and happiness. Romans used quince to produce essential oils used in perfumeries. In France quince is already known for centuries and this fruit is used not only for food but also for cosmetic and medical purposes.
Energy and nutritional value of quince

100 grams of fresh quince contain 57 kcal / 238 kJ – 0.4 % protein, 0.1 % fat, 15.3 % carbohydrates. It is rich in fiber and copper, and contains manu tannin substances.

Quince is a rich source of vitamin C (15 mg, which is 18.8 % of the recommended daily intake). It contains beta-carotene and malic acid. Quince is used in preparing delicious jam and jelly because of the pectin it contains.

Seeds contain mucus, 15 % oil, protein and a little amygdalin. Quince is excellent choice if you are making nice, homemade jam.
Healing power of quince

Fruits, leaves and seeds are used in healing purposes. Mucus found in seeds (Mucilago Cydoniae) is prepared by soaking seeds in water and this homemade remedy is used to treat wounds caused by long-term laying of patients and burns, and as a remedy for sore eyes and cracked skin.

Because of the mucus and pectin it contains, this fruit is very beneficial in treating throat, tonsils and respiratory tract inflammation.
Mucus is also used in cosmetic industry for making lotions and skin creams.

It is recommended to consume boiled quince to treat stomach and intestines inflammation, because of its power in relieving diarrhea. Quince fruit contain mucoid substances including: pectin, oil, amygdalin, phosphoric acid and vitamin C.
Quince is a natural remedy for treating anemia

Quince juice, boiled with equal parts of sugar, is an excellent remedy (syrup) against respiratory tract and throat diseases. Since quince is known for its tightening properties, it is recommended to use quince syrup while treating wounds, and it is helpful in relieving diarrhea.
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Healthy Fat Burning Smoothies

In the struggle with excess weight and melting fat, fruits and vegetables smoothie can help you. They supply your body with vitamins, gives you energy, and will easily become part of your diet.

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Healthy Foods That Reduce Stress

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We live under constant stress. Actually it is all about the way we live and work. Some people relieve stress doing sports, with effective work or even food.

When being stressed, some people do not eat at all while others just eat a lot. We guess you all know, the second type of people is more common.

Different stressful situations occur constantly, and that impacts our organism and metabolism. At the same time, stress weakens our immune system. Every individual handles stress in a different way.
Citrus Fruits

First drink fresh orange or grapefruit juice and you can also add 1 tablespoon of honey. Citrus fruits contain vitamin C important for maintaining normal secretion of the hormone causing stress.

Honey with its 63 micro elements helps you relax and reduce stress. After this morning ritual, drink a cup of chamomile tea. It is proven that chamomile tea helps your organism fight stress.

Chamomile balances stress-hormone secretion and supports organs responsible for production of stress-hormone (hypophysis, hypothalamus, adrenal gland). Drinking a cup of chamomile tea three times a day is recommended in periods with constant tenseness.
Consume Complex Carbohydrates

Speaking of food with powerful capacity of reducing stress, we must say complex carbohydrates are the most important. Potatoes are on the top and it is best to prepare this vegetable with its skin.

In this group we would include all cabbage types, celery, carrot, kohlrabi. Beans also play important role – beans, lentils, peas, string bean.
According to the latest researches, avocado is number one nutritive food product, because it contains specific carbohydrate called mannoheptulose. This sugar type does not stimulate insulin secretion, on the contrary it stops its secretion.

Phosphatidylcholine found in soybeans strengthens nerves. Soybeans are also rich in vitamin E, helpful in reducing stress. Vitamin E is also found in olives, plant oil, corn.

Maybe you have noticed that many times you happen to eat olives in a stressful situation. You can reduce stress by consuming nutrients rich in selenium, such as seafood, grains and nuts. Leafy vegetables rich in folic acid also relax the nervous system.
Fruits and Vegetables

Fresh enzymes found in fruits and vegetables have to be included in your stress-reducing diet. Consuming fresh fruit revitalises organism. Strawberries, cherries, pineapple, kiwi, watermelon and pear are most helpful in reducing stress.

The most efficient stress-reducing vegetables are radish, celery, carrot and ginger.
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Tips For Better digestion

1. Consume cooked foods instead of cold or raw foods.
As traditional Eastern medicine explains, food must be “burned” in the “fire” of digestion. Cold and raw foods must be “heated up” more than cooked foods and as such they dampen and weaken the fire of digestion. Persons with weak digestion would do well to eat no or little raw or cold food or drinks. This means favoring cooked vegetables and fruits over raw produce, and using hot soups, casseroles, or grain and bean dishes in place of sandwiches or snack-type meals. Avoid cooling the “fire” with cold drinks or ice water during meals.
2. Chew your food well and eat at a moderate pace.
Ideally, you should chew each mouthful some 30 times, breaking the food into small particles and allowing the salivary enzymes to begin their work digesting the food. We suggest putting the fork down between each mouthful and swallowing one bite before taking another as a way to slow down if you’re accustomed to “bolting” your food.
3. Eat in a peaceful and relaxed environment.
If you do a little comparative test, you will note that you feel better and your digestion is smoother when you eat in a quiet, peaceful environment. Avoid watching television, reading, working, or arguing with others when you eat. You will see the difference.
4. Eat simply.
Mixing many different types of foods taxes the digestive system. Experiment with simple meals of just two or three different foods.
5. Eat fruit between meals, not with meals, and favor cooked fruit.
Raw fruit dampens the digestive fire, especially during the winter when we are already cold. As such, those with weak digestion might find that eating raw fruit with meals causes intestinal gas and bloating. Cooked fruit is a fine dessert, and you can still use raw fruit for snacks — but know that even as an occasional snack, fruit might be a problem if your digestive fire is smoldering rather than blazing.
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Miracle Natural Remedies For Kidney And Bladder Stones

Many people suffer from having kidney stones or experience severe pain in the area of the bladder. There are several quite efficient and natural treatments.
Bladder cherry
(Physalis alkekengi L. – Chinese lantern, Japanese lantern) is amazingly effective in treating kidney stones. All you need is half a liter of water and 30-35 dried bladder cherry fruits. Put a pan on your stove, set it on a low heat and leave it until the water is heated, for 10-15 minutes. Filter it and drink a cup of the drink few times a day.
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