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We all need energy, and according to the research, it's the number one we complain about on a daily basis! Just below are some ways to get a little extra energy in your day. This is especially crucial from anyone who suffers from an illness, an allergy or an ongoing condition. We all know how hard the body has to work to keep your condition under control. Make sure you have a Medibands to let medical assistance know your history quickly.

1. Let the sunshine in. Your body and your brain reacts to light. The so called 'dawn signal' activates cells in your eyes which in turn signal the brain which in turns sends a general wake-up call to the rest of your body. Open the shades wide of a morn and let the sunshine - and your body - work their miracles.

2. Make the sunshine work for you at lunch time too. In one recent study women who'd sat by a sunny window for 30 minutes at lunch time scored better in alertness tests afterwards.

3. Bang your head. We're talking DIY acupressure here! Tap your head gently or squeeze the backs of your hands. Chinese acupressure works on pressure points and three places in particular are effective. Squeeze the pad between your thumb and finger for five seconds at a time three times. Bang your knuckles against the top of your head five times. Massage the base of your skull at the neck line for 5 minutes.

4. Take 5. Having a little cat nap every so often can boost your performance - and energy levels - by up to 34%.

5. Water yourself. Getting to the point where you feel thirsty is your body's way of saying 'I need rehydrating'. And it's after the event. Being dehydrated can double your feelings of fatigue.