The internal medicine specialist promised his tips aren’t ‘anything weird’ before sharing them on social media
A doctor swears by two key lifestyle habits for skyrocketing energy levels – and they’re actually surprisingly simple. Dr Alexandre Olmos, who specialises in internal medicine, said incorporating these took him from ‘being tired all day’ to ‘feeling alive’ in a recent TikTok.
“Add up only these two life habits, and your energy level will skyrocket,” he told his 26,000 followers. “I’m not the type of person who tries impossible challenges, but when I first tried this, I went from being tired all day to feeling alive.
“And no, you don’t need to take anything weird.” You may be surprised to hear that Dr Olmos’ first habit is to ‘expose yourself to the cold’, he noted that just a simple two-minute cold shower might be enough to make a difference.
And Dr Olmos certainly isn’t alone in his views either.
In 2023, one study found that participants who spent five minutes in a cold bath reportedly felt more ‘active, alert, attentive, proud, and inspired’ and less distressed or nervous. Other research has also acknowledged potential links between cold water therapy and anti-inflammation perks.
However, it’s clear that further research is necessary to thoroughly understand these associations. Dr Olmos continued: “You will notice a surge of energy, improved circulation, and your immune system will activate.
“And the second one is even simpler. Stop eating dinner so late. If you have dinner three hours before going to sleep, your body goes into recovery mode, not digestion mode.”
Once again, various other experts have echoed these thoughts, too. Resting after a large meal can significantly affect sleep quality, which might lead to acid reflux or heartburn.
Helen Bell, a nutritionist at the UK Care Guide, previously told the Mirror: “When you lie down soon after eating, it can lead to acid reflux or heartburn due to the stomach acid travelling back up the oesophagus.
“I would [also] say that eating before bed can contribute to weight gain. With my clients, I’ve observed that late-night eating often leads to the consumption of high-calorie, low-nutrient foods like snacks and desserts. These foods are more likely to be stored as fat because your metabolism slows down during sleep.”
In his video, Dr Olmos continued: “[If you avoid this] you are going to sleep profoundly, you will burn fat while you sleep, and your biological clock will synchronise itself.”
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