Do You Have Siesta Syndrome?

Siesta Syndrome can be best described as the tired, groggy feeling we experience in the afternoon. Some people call it a "food coma" or "afternoon lull." If you suffer from Siesta Syndrome, you are not alone, as a recent study commissioned by UK Company Avenance states that 74% of people suffer from it.

Based on feedback from more than 1,000 workers, the research reveals the depth of this previously understudied area.

• Three quarters of workers admit to being less productive in the afternoon.
• A quarter believe they produce the least work between 2pm and 4pm.
• More than half (52 percent) admit to making mistakes during this time.
• Men are 10 percent more likely to make mistakes than women.
• One in ten admit they are 90-100 percent less productive during this time.

What causes Siesta Syndrome?

It's tempting to place all the blame on poor lifestyle choices such as a fast food diet, lack of exercise and not enough sleep. While these may be contributing factors, no amount of nutritious food, exercise or sleep can completely counteract our biological sleep schedule. Doctors call it the circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythms are important in determining the sleeping and feeding patterns of all animals, including human beings. There are clear patterns of brain wave activity, hormone production, cell regeneration and other biological activities linked to this daily cycle. Simply put, Siesta Syndrome is the sign that we're biologically programmed to sleep in the afternoon.

Now What?

To combat their circadian rhythms, Americans have turned to coffee, soda, snacks and more recently, energy drinks. Most of these solutions contain large amounts of sugar and/or caffeine. This combination can generate a short-lived energy spike followed by a crippling crash* that leaves the user feeling worse than before.

Well if you're in this 74%, are tired of feeling groggy in the afternoon and have found nothing else to get you going then today is your lucky day. 5-Hour Energy combines high amounts of B-vitamins and amino acids with just the right amount of caffeine to combat siesta syndrome. B-vitamins are great energizers and are safe in large volumes. Since they're water-soluble (like vitamin C) whatever isn't absorbed by the body is simply eliminated. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and many are essential for proper brain function, especially L-Tyrosine and L-Phenylalanine. Correctly formulated combinations of vitamins and amino acids can produce a feeling of calm, focused energy - ideal for afternoons in the workplace.

So if you are sick and tired of being sick and tired then look no further than 5-Hour Energy. Combat Siesta Syndrome and increase your work productivity, cut down on mistakes and give yourself a step up on the competition.

Your Energy Drink Caddie

Summer is in full swing and what better way to enjoy it then by hitting the links. Whether you are an early morning, or an evening league player, golf can be a frustrating sport where you need all the advantages you can get. Having the right energy drink to enhance and energize your game is a step in the right direction.

After two hours of walking, having the energy to power through the back nine is a must. You are not going to get that from water, beer or your regular energy sodas as they contain a plethora of sugar and an overload of caffeine which is going to make for a jittery back nine, topped off with a "sugar crash" taking effect around the 13th whole. Trust me, jittery hands and a sugar crash is not going to improve your golf game. However, you still need that energy and focus to keep you going. So what should you be looking for in an energy drink to caddie you through the rest of your round?

• Keep it Sugar Free - The majority of energy drinks in today's market are loaded with sugar. An excess of sugar will lead to a quick burst of energy and an even quicker crash.

• Fast Acting and Long Lasting - When rounding the turn, you want the energy now, not 9 holes from now and you want that energy to last the rest of your round.

• Caffeine - Not too much as the more caffeine you take in the jitterier you putting can be.

• Size Matters - When it comes to drivers bigger is usually better, not the case with energy drinks. How often do you want to make a pit stop, can you hold it until the hole with the restroom? Look for an small energy drink to cut down on restroom breaks.

• Calories - Why worry about calories? Just generally a good idea. Why consume a drink with over 200 calories? Less calories, less gut you have to suck in when the cute beverage cart girl drives by.

• Refrigeration - You don't have it on the course so look for a drink that tastes just as good warm as it does cold.

Whether you are looking for extra energy to make that early morning tee time, after work league, or just make the turn the proper energy beverage is one advantage that you can add to your bag without a penalty stroke.