Everyone experiences slumps in their energy once in awhile. Late nights, stressful days, too much food and drink and not exercising enough or eating a healthy diet are all reasons why we might find it difficult to keep going during a long day – or have the energy for a morning or evening workout.

It’s tempting to pop a pill for energy when there are so many pills out there that promise boosts to your energy level.

But these energy supplements can be harmful to your health – and could even cause death if you have a medical condition or don’t take them as directed.

Some of the side effects of taking energy pills before a workout include the following: Continue reading →

Who isn’t tempted to grab one of the many popular energy boosting drinks when we have a big deadline or feel that we have to get some energy going in order to finish the day?

The market is taking of advantage of our craving for energy by introducing more and more energy drinks that claim instant energy.

But they don’t tell you everything. Most of these energy drinks are chock full of caffeine and have even been suspected of contributing to someone’s death in some users because it becomes toxic and prevents the heart’s ability to keep pumping blood.

Rapid rises in blood pressure are also part of the side effects when guzzling energy drinks. Some other side effects of consuming energy drinks (according to accumulated scientific data) include: Continue reading →