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To Feel Refreshed, Try Some Pressure
Your switch can't always be turned to "On." But when it isn't, and needs to be, try a little top-to-bottom pressure.
Stimulating certain acupressure points on your body -- starting with the top of your head and moving down to the soles of your feet -- is a quick and coffee-free way to jazz yourself up.
This acupressure sequence recently proved very effective in a study. (Learn more about what acupressure is and how it works with these RealAge Smart Search results.) Here's how to do the wake-up rubs:
- Lightly tap the top of your head several times.
- Rub the spot on the back of your head where your skull meets your neck.
- Use a thumb to massage the back of your other hand; rub the fleshy spot where the thumb joins the hand.
- Massage the front of your legs, just below the knee.
- Rub the soles of your feet, just below the ball.
Rub these points clockwise and then counterclockwise for 3 minutes. After that -- presto! -- you're awake. (Now, does acupuncture work? Find out what the research says.)
More Ways to Rev Your Engine
- It's pretty basic, but get your ZZZs. Sleep loss is a major energy drain. Try these three tips for getting 6 to 8 hours a night.
- Brighten up. Here's how bright lights will make you more awake and alert.
- Grab yourself a cuppa -- tea, that is. Why? For this key mind-grabbing ingredient.
Find out what's causing you to drag: Take the quiz in this article.
RealAge Benefit:
Getting 6 to 8 hours of sleep per night can make your RealAge as much as 3 years younger.
