2007-03-06 08:45:11 · 19 answers · asked by Curious Little Thing 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
If you are trying to stay awake without caffeine I would suggest a couple of things:
Try getting a full nights sleep: to help with this do not eat after 5pm at night, when your body digests food as you sleep you do not go into deep sleep (the kind where your body regenerates its' self) as easily.
Try eating carb filled foods during the day: such as pasta. You can go to a local grocery store and buy pre made pasta meals. These contain alot of calories which means lots and lots of energy.
If all else fails and you still need to stay awake, try playing loud music or leaving a window open.
However probably the healthiest solution would be to get a full nights sleep and do your work in the morning.
Hope this helps!
2007-03-06 08:53:42 · answer #1 · answered by artisdestiny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I'm feeling extra tired at work, I pop in a piece of gum or I have a snack. If you're doing something physical (like chewing, haha), you will stay awake more easily. Also, studies have found that caffiene isn't entirely bad for you for the most part. I personally DO have troubles with it though-it makes me feel shaky and extra hungry, so I have quit drinking coffee entirely. I switched to green tea (still has caffiene, but doesn't make me feel icky), and it has really been working for me. I also don't use sugar in it-just a spoonful of honey does the trick!
Oh yea, you could also try all that other crap like "exercise" and "eating right" hehe, but this quick fix is working pretty well for me. :P Good luck!
2007-03-06 16:59:48 · answer #2 · answered by Brittany W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last semester during finals, I had a nervous breakdown after I stayed up for 2 nights drinking Coke and Dr. Pepper. I went to the doctor completely messed up. He gave me a butt-shot of Vitamin B12 and within five minutes I felt like a million percent better. Now instead of drinking caffeine for energy I'll take some sublingual B12 (a liquid form that you put under your tongue). It's freaking amazing.
2007-03-06 17:00:40 · answer #3 · answered by Elizabeth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just handed in two essays today after being up all night drinking caffine rich Dr. pepper. Going to go to sleep. Personally I only use caffine in excess when I am behind schedule and need to stay awake to finish work. But ideally to stay healthy really should not do it if possible. Plan ahead - and try and finish your work earlier.
2007-03-06 16:52:18 · answer #4 · answered by knightofchristandmary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Caffeine remains controversial in a normal healthy adult it should be safe enough in normal intake. Coffee sure does get me going in the morning. I'm a nurse and have seen individuals who experience premature atrial or ventricular contractions due to high caffeine intake.Even then most of them still will drink one or two cups/day.unless the cardiologist insists on avoidance of all caffeine.
2007-03-06 18:13:24 · answer #5 · answered by EZMZ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely don't load up on caffiene. i went through a period of drinking lots of coffee, and now i have an ulcer! Stick to healthy foods like fruits and only drink minimal amounts of coffee. sleep as much as you can, although i know that can be hard. If you are in an intense studying period just take regular breaks and walk around to ease off your brain for a bit! the healthier and better shape you are in, the more it takes for you to get really tired! good luck.
2007-03-06 16:59:26 · answer #6 · answered by whitterbug469 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi i work in an office and i use to work late sometimes and therefore drank a lot more coffee then when i realized how bad it is for you i asked the same question then i started looking in to what i could drink instead .Now i drink lots of herbal tea and green tea there's a lot more health benefits of drinking green tea and its more of a natural boost for a wide selection i suggest you go to teaworld .com there's so much ,Personal favorite is Wu-Long or sometimes known as OOLONG its green tea and it tastes very refreshing and i soon got use to it .also its grate for your skin and is also known to help weight loss sure that's not a problem no. anyway going on a bit hope i helped.
2007-03-06 17:02:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
caffeine is not good 4 u to have more energy eat more fruits and vegetables and exercise regularly u dont have to be a world champion just jogging or walking and push ups and sit ups just do what u can and try to do a few more each week you will notice having a lot more energy
2007-03-06 16:50:42 · answer #8 · answered by doobiemanrfrank 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
caffeine is bad for you if you drink too much. I say get more sleep. but in those days where you are too tired to be able to finish a project or to study later drink coffee or tea
2007-03-06 16:49:06 · answer #9 · answered by dreson k 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
eat an apple.
or blueberries.
really any fruit is good for energy. the carbs give you energy, but slowly, unlike the caffene jolt.
2007-03-06 16:54:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋