HOW TO GET MORE ENERGY

Low or lack of energy can refer to generally feeling exhausted. It can be a symptom of various medical conditions or a result of lifestyle decisions, including an unhealthy diet and a sedentary lifestyle. Let us look at the causes.

Low energy causes

• Certain medications, including antidepressants

• Lack of sleep

• Physical exertion

• Health conditions like arthritis, anemia, and chronic fatigue syndrome

• Lifestyle aspects,

How does low energy affect your health or overall wellbeing?

The short-term effect of low energy is the negative impact on performance, including reduced endurance, concentration, coordination, and strength. If it takes longer, it can cause bone fractures, low bone mineral density, and a weakened immune system.

Ways that increase energy

Increased magnesium intake

Magnesium is required for more than 300 chemical reactions, including energy breakdown. Women need 300 mg daily intake and 350 mg for men. You can source it in whole grains, almonds, and fish.

Take a walk

Perhaps you think moving around when exhausted worsens your condition. Well, it is the opposite. I recommend increasing physical activity, especially walking, when feeling tired because it stimulates more energy production.

Handle anger and reduce stress

Stress is a big energy zapper. It results from anxiety that eats up a lot of energy. Unexpressed annoyance can also affect your energy. But I advise that you involve in relaxation activities, such as meditation or listening to calming music to reduce tension and raise energy levels.

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Ieva Kubiliute

Psychologist and a Sex and Relationships Advisor at shopgiejo.com

Ieva Kubiliute is a psychologist and a sex and relationships advisor and a freelance writer. She's also a consultant to several health and wellness brands. While Ieva specialises in covering wellness topics ranging from fitness and nutrition, to mental wellbeing, sex and relationships and health conditions, she has written across a diverse range of lifestyle topics, including beauty and travel. Career highlights so far include: luxury spa-hopping in Spain and joining an £18k-a-year London gym. Someone’s got to do it! When she’s not typing away at her desk—or interviewing experts and case studies, Ieva winds down with yoga, a good movie and great skincare (affordable of course, there’s little she doesn’t know about budget beauty). Things that bring her endless joy: digital detoxes, oat milk lattes and long country walks (and sometimes jogs).

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