Are you aware of seasonal fatigue? Longer nights and colder temperatures influence our hormones and increase our risk of disorders like Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
But above all, winters can be incredibly harsh on energy levels, making you feel sluggish and lethargic.
While winters are not ideal for energy levels, there are some simple lifestyle adjustments that you can make to prevent disorders like sadness and low energy. Explore them with us today.
How to give yourself more energy this winter
Increasing your energy levels is not done overnight; it involves a commitment range of consistent habits and lifestyle modifications to ensure you feel full of vigour and ready to take on the day ahead. To get you started, here are some lifestyle modifications you can make to increase your energy levels:
- Exercise: Get 150 minutes of moderate exercise (NHS) each week. Exercise provides more energy to your cells, circulates oxygen, and increases endorphins, which help your
- Eat energy-dense foods: Eat foods like whole grains, nuts, high-fibre vegetables, and healthy oils that have a low glycemic index, which is slowly absorbed to help you have more energy.
- Drink water: Your brain has a direct link to energy levels, and being dehydrated may affect your focus and performance. Try having at least 6-8 cups of water daily (NHS).
- Spend time outdoors: Spend more time in nature, such as going for a walk in your local park, running, or swimming. Research shows that being outdoors can help you feel more energised and focused.
- See friends and family: Take time out of your schedule to connect with your friends and family. Try to call them more; whenever possible, meetup can help release endorphins and reduce stress and anxiety.
5 energy boosting teas to try this winter
In addition to the above, you might want to try adding energy boosting teas to your winter routine; here are 5 to try:
Liquorice & Cinnamon
Our flagship tea Liquorice & Cinnamon packs an earthy punch and may certainly help with an energy boost this winter. Liquorice is known for its calming properties, which help relax your mind and allow you to feel more focused and ready to take on the day. Cinnamon is packed with antioxidants that neutralise free radicals, allowing you to feel more energised and invigorated. Cinnamon also encourages blood circulation, which is a must for your body in winter!
Pine Needle & Rosehip
Second, is Pine Needle & Rose Hip flagship herbal tea which primarily is known as a vitamin C and immune boosting tea. But, in winter being on top of your immunity is essential to feeling in tip top shape to do the things you love.
Pine Needle has high anti inflammatory properties reducing fatigue from inflammation helping you feel more energised. It also provides support to your respiratory tract allowing you to breathe more freely, helping you do the things you love this winter. Rose Hip also is high in vitamin C helping fight infections keeping you functioning at your best.
NutraHead
To stop you from feeling fatigued in your mind, try NutraHead. This herbal tea has ingredients such as lavender, cinnamon, peppermint, willow bark, ginger, passionflower, green tea, feverfew and more. Research shows lavender may help improve your sleep quality, replenishing energy stores and making you feel more energised. Moreover the compounds in peppermint often can act as a natural energy booster. NutraHead also supports blood circulation and relaxation, allowing you to have clarity over your day.
Ginseng & Ginger
Next up is Ginseng & Ginger a caffeine free herbal tea that we definitely recommend for winter. There’s research surrounding ginseng showing it can help your brain function and mood, providing support for you to focus and tackle your day ahead with zest. It’s also high in antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties keeping your immune system functioning reducing the risk of your healthcare being compromised. Ginger can also help your energy levels and boost your antioxidants.
NutraBoost
Finally, there’s NutraBoost, our herbal tea, which can help you sustain physical and emotional endurance and keep you alert during this cold dark season. The tea bags in NutraBoost have herbs such as green tea, ginseng, astragalus, ashwagandha, mace and rhodiola. Ashwagandha is an ancient Ayurvedic herb that is widely reported to support energy levels and help induce feelings of calm. Whereas astragalus supports stamina, helping you last throughout those long winter days.
Wrapping up having more energy in winter
Overall, when winter occurs it’s inevitable to feel like you have less energy. With a drop in temperatures, dark nights and long days after an indulgent festive season, you’re at risk of feeling tired more quickly. In order to feel more energised try adding more exercise, staying hydrated, socialise, eating a healthy diet and try adding some of our winter herbal teas to your routine.
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