12 Instant Energy Boosts
woman & home South Africa|May 2018

How to thrive during stressful times, recharge your battery and get ready to take on the world in sparkling health.

Andrea Childs
12 Instant Energy Boosts

1 FIND YOUR POSITIVE INFLUENCES

“Write a list of the things you do and the people you see regularly, and put a tick by the ones that boost your well-being. These are the positive influences in your life, so seek them out, especially when you’re feeling drained or uninspired.” From book Five Minutes in the Morning: A Focus Journal (Aster).

2 GO TO THAT SHOW

Watching live theatre stimulates the cardiovascular system to the same extent that 28 minutes of exercise does, reveals a 2017 study by University College London and Lancaster University. Being in the audience sees heart rate changes comparable to the heart rate of pro tennis players during a match, says neuroscientist Dr Joseph Devlin. So, you can get the fatigue-reducing effect of physical activity through socialising!

3 SPRITZ THIS

While peppermint essential oil is thought to soothe nerves, lemongrass essential oil is reputed to energise and stimulate tired bodies and minds. For an instant pick-me-up, try the Hey Gorgeous Peppermint & Lemongrass Body Mist, R170 for 80ml.

4 TRY THIS TONIC

“Jamu Kunyit is the Balinese equivalent of ‘an apple a day’. It’s an ancient turmeric tonic said to keep health problems at bay,” says cook, forager and author Rachel de Thample. To make four x 125ml servings: 

4 thumb-sized pieces of fresh turmeric, peeled and grated 

1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated 

1tbsp tamarind paste 

500ml filtered or mineral water

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