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冬日暖阳，15种有效提神方法15 INSTANT ENERGY BOOSTERS
FEELING TIRED AND SLUGGISH NOW WINTER’S HERE? WELL HERE’S HOW TO PUT THE OOMPH BACK INTO YOUR DAY By Michele O’Conner
在冬天感觉疲倦乏力么？这里有一些恢复精力的方法可供参考. WE all experience energy slumps during our working day, but new research has pin-pointed 2.16pm as the time most of us flag. This is when we officially have the least amount of energy or enthusiasm for anything, according to the study commissioned by Typhoo tea.
我们都有过在工作时精力消沉的经历,新的研究显示午后2:16 是我们精力最差的时间.
So, whether your get-up-and-go has got-up-and-gone by 2：16 or anytime, for that matter, here are 15 easy ways to prevent yawning fever…
无论你的精力最差时段在何时,就此而言,这里有15种缓解疲倦的简单方法供你参考:
Leave your curtains open…散开窗帘
OR choose sheer, voile drapes rather than opaque ones to let in as much natural light as possible.Chronobiologists, who study our internal body clocks, say the best time to rise and shine is when it starts to get light naturally. This stimulates energising hormones such as serotonin, cortisol and adrenaline and inhibits the sleep-inducing melatonin.
或者选择透明的薄纱窗帘, 让尽可能多的自然光进入房间.
Wake up naturally 睡到自然醒
IF your alarm wakes you in a deep-sleep cycle, you’ll feel sluggish for hours, according to research in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The Lifemax Rise and Shine Dawn Simulator alarm clock (£21.95 including delivery from www.livingiseasy.co.uk) gently increases light for a natural awakening.
Take cold showers 洗冷水澡
ALTERNATING your shower temperature between hot and cold speeds up your metabolism and boosts circulation, eliminating sluggishness. Tests at the Thrombosis Research Institute in London found that regular cold baths and showers increase the oxygen flow to the body, rejuvenating tissues and making you more alert.
冷热水交替淋浴可以促进身体的新陈代谢, 增进血液循环.消除身体疲劳.研究发现：规律的冷水浴可以增强体内氧气流向.促进组织再生.使人更加机敏.
Suck a mint 嗅薄荷的香气
US RESEARCHERS found that athletes who sniffed peppermint ran faster and for longer - with less effort - than those exposed to no scent at all. Dr Bryan Raudenbush, who led the study, concluded that mint probably enhanced breathing by clearing the airways.
Breathe deeply 深深深呼吸
BREATHING deeply sharpens your general awareness by supplying the brain with fresh oxygen. It also relieves tension, calms the nerves and lowers the heart rate. So, stop what you’re doing and just take five deep breaths.
Breathe in through the nose for a count of three and exhale for six for an energy lift.
Rub your wrists and neck 按摩你的手腕和颈部
RUBBING the Botanics Time to Revive Roll-On (Boots, £4.75 for 10ml) across your pulse points will revive flagging energy in a matter of seconds.
It contains a blend of cedarwood, peppermint and lemongrass essentials oils - known for their energising properties.
Alternatively, simply massaging the muscles at the back of your neck for 60 seconds can stave off an energy slump by improving blood flow to the brain, says health guru Dr Mosaraf Ali.
Pick up the papers 步行一段时间
A 10-minute walk to the newsagent for your Daily Mirror instantly boosts your mood and increases energy levels for up to two hours, say scientists at California State University.
Professor Robert Thayer, who carried out the study, says: “Moderate exercise, even for short periods, boosts energy levels faster and for longer than the sweets and snacks we often turn to when we’re feeling lethargic.”
适度的运动.即便是短暂的.补充的能量也要比零食和快餐提供的更快更持久。
Put a plant on your desk 在桌上摆放一盆植物
RESEARCH at Washington State University showed that workers with plants on their desks felt 10 per cent more attentive in just one day.
“Electrical equipment can give off volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that lead to symptoms like fatigue and lack of concentration,” says Helen Foster, author of Detox Solutions (Hamlyn, £5.99). But you can detox your work station by adding greenery. Plants, especially spider plants, aloe vera and peace lilies, are good at absorbing and recycling stale air.
电子设备会释放一些导致我们疲劳和注意力分散的挥发性有机化合物. 植物特别是吊兰,芦荟,和平莲可以帮助吸收混浊空气.
Guzzle water 多喝水
WE all know how important it is to drink water, but studies show that even a two per cent drop in hydration can reduce energy levels by 20 per cent.
This is because insufficient water in your body causes a reduction in blood volume, which means that less oxygen reaches your muscles and you’ll tire more quickly. Keep a bottle on your desk.
身体内水份不足容易导致血容量减少,进而皮肤少氧让人容易疲劳.
Have sex 让你从疲乏到精神熠熠
“AN orgasm releases oxytocin, a hormone that increases mental clarity and energy - for up to 12 hours,” says Jacob Teitelbaum, author of From Fatigued To Fantastic (Avery publishing, £7.59). And in a 10-year study of 900 British men, those who had sex most often had the best physical health and overall energy reserves.
Sing aloud 大声歌唱
LOUD music is very effective for relieving stress and fighting fatigue, according to Athletic Insight, the American online journal of sport psychology. Researchers also suggest that singing can help you feel sparkier as it makes you breathe more deeply.
Have a boiled egg for breakfast 早餐加个煮鸡蛋
IT’S the best source of energy-boosting protein, according to the American Heart Association. An egg in the morning will satisfy your appetite and release energy slowly - seeing you through that mid-morning slump until lunchtime.
Don’t fancy an egg? Then have a bowl of porridge. Researchers at Loughborough University found this low-GI food provided a long-lasting energy boost - with porridge-eating athletes performing better than others.
鸡蛋：补充能量的蛋白质的最佳来源.不喜欢鸡蛋?那么来一碗粥，同样有效
Don’t forget your morning cuppa 早茶
SKIPPING your usual morning fix of caffeine leaves regular drinkers less alert and clear-headed, according to research carried out by Professor Peter Rogers at Bristol University. And scientists at John Hopkins University in the US found 50 per cent of people experience fatigue if they miss their first cup of the day - with 13 per cent unable to function as well.
Don’t rely on energy drinks 不能依赖能量饮料
WHILE sugary energy drinks boost energy in the short-term, scientists at the Sleep Research Centre in Loughborough found that, an hour later, testers had slower reactions and lapses in concentration.
这些饮料仅仅只能维持很短的时间， 一小时后你就会反应变慢.精力分散.
Clean your windows 常清洁窗户和窗帘
ACCORDING to research at the University of Arizona, 88 per cent of homes have mould around the windows - and an allergy to mould is a frequent cause of fatigue. Check your shower curtain while you’re at it, too!
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好像各方面我都做的蛮好的。
怪不得我总是一副精力充沛活力四色的状态现身~大家都该跟我学习~~~~~
（严重自满的家伙......）
（除了sex...适量的sex真的有助振奋精神？我不赞同，素食者，和尚，禁欲者的精神都是超好的，不是么？）
