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Skip the Java and Try These 9 Caffeine-Free Energy Boosters Instead
Get fired up without the cup of Joe. ☕
Lack of energy is one of the most common complaints people voice when they talk to their healthcare provider. Oftentimes, these feelings stem from stress and lifestyle habits.
As one person describes it, “My morning starts out with a bang and I’m exhausted by noon.” Another person described it like this: “I wake up feeling like a firecracker, and by lunchtime I’m about ready to hit the hay!”
Do you have days like that?
If so, stress could be a factor. Trying to juggle too many projects without making time for yourself and skimping on sleep are energy zapper. Are you part of the club who reaches for a caffeinated beverage when your energy is in the gutter?
The downside of caffeine is your body adapts to this stimulant, and the energy-boosting benefits lessen over time. The only way to recover this is to drink more caffeine. ☕☕☕
Once your brain adapts to caffeine and you stop consuming, you experience caffeine withdrawal symptoms. Plus, caffeine can cause insomnia, which interferes with getting the rest you need. It’s a vicious cycle. That’s why it’s best to break out of the “caffeine to get energy” cycle.
