How to Get that Second Wind

Feeling run-down? You’ll turn up the energy in five minutes if you…

Refuel. Snack on fiber-rich munchies such as dried apricots, celery sticks, an apple or a few pistachio nuts. Benefit: The fiber helps control the release of glucose (a sugar) into your bloodstream and may prevent energy dips. 

Breathe Deeply. Every 1 - 2 hours, spend 5 minutes inhaling and exhaling deeply. It will help you feel calmer and more mentally focused, with renewed energy. 

Take a Visual Vacation. Close your eyes and mentally escape by imagining a peaceful scene on an island, in a meadow or by the ocean. Seeing yourself relaxed can be rejuvenating. 

Snap Out of It. Splash cold water on your face or pop a breath mint – mint flavors are stimulating.

Source: Top Health, February 2006