Bye bye, lattes.
Hello, ginger shots.
Melanie Curry / Verywell Mind
Maybe its just me but everyone and their mother are taking ginger shots.
Melanie Curry / Verywell Mind
Some for detoxing (whatever that means), others for boosting their immune system.
Now, Im a caffeine girl.
Safe to say, my body relies on caffeine for any sort of energy and a positive mood.
and mood and energy levels.
Ahead, find out how my body reacted to swapping my daily caffeine intake for a ginger shot.
Ginger is afeel-good foodthat can positively help your mood.
As for anxiety, research shows that ginger is linked to anxiety treatment.
This is where ginger comes in.
It manages your blood sugar levels, which boosts energy and reduces fatigue.
Drinking Daily Ginger Shots
So, how did drinking daily ginger shots impact my mood and energy?
Usually, even with coffee, I need to take amini nap in the mid-afternoon.
Day 2
Like the first day, I woke up well-rested because I slept in.
This time, I upped my dosage and took one and a half shots instead of a single.
I wanted to see if more ginger helped alleviate that mid-afternoon slump.
And turns out I was right.
I didn’t take a single napnot even a quick one.
Day 3
This is where things got complicated.
Mondays are the worst days for me.
I knew ginger would give me energy, but I didn’t expect to feel calm and less stressed.
Nor did I expect a wave of productivity and concentration.
The effects weren’t immediate, of course, but I felt like I had a mini caffeine kick.
My attention span didn’t waver, and I was able to hunker down and complete my many tasks.
Three to four days without coffee usually give mecaffeine withdrawal, but I didn’t feel anybrain fogor restlessness.
After five days of forgoing coffee for ginger, I definitely see the appeal of a daily ginger shot.
Ginger shots have all the benefits of caffeine (increased energy, positive mood, etc.)
without theside effectslike restlessness and insomnia.
Should You Drink Ginger Shots for Energy?
I’m not a licensed practitioner, so I can’t say whether youshouldtake ginger shots.
That said, if you do have low energy levels or a less-than-positive mood, drinking ginger can help.
But it’s not the only organic ingredient that can help increase your energy.
There are also other natural and organic ways to feel more alert and rejuvenated.
That means eating a balanced diet, getting good quality sleep, staying hydrated, etc.
A lot of the compounds that give fruits and vegetables their color are also good for mental health.
Think about the bright yellow of turmericit’s anti-inflammatory.
Should You Drink Ginger Shots to Boost Your Mood?
Is your diet balanced?
Are you getting enough water and sleep?
How often are you exercising?
Our mind and body are always giving us messages.
If something feels off, take some time to think about what the potential cause could be.
It could be that you are constantly on the go and need to slow down.
We often ignore messages our bodies give us, which is why regular check-ins are important.
We often ignore messages our bodies give us, which is why regular check-ins are important.
A check-in can also look like self-care activities such as exercising or getting out in nature.
Get Around and Move
In addition to checking in with yourself, get up and dance.
Movement is a great way to feel better.
I know it sounds counterintuitive, but it works!
Dr. Goldman says that movement, including yoga andecstatic dance, have mood and energy benefits.
And if you don’t like exercising (which is fair!
), there are other ways to boost your mood, says Dr. Goldman.
Something deeper may be going on and a licensed physician can help.
Takeways
Will I swap my daily cup of joe for an energy shot?
Um…sorry, but no.
I love (the taste of) coffee too much to ever give it up.
That said, I do think ginger shots are a suitable replacement for caffeine.
Check with your healthcare provider to see if adding ginger to your daily routine is right for you.
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