Are you familiar with the afternoon slump? This is the period of the day, usually within the first few hours after lunch, when you feel sluggish, grumpy and unable to focus. The mid-afternoon energy crash is more than just a nuisance for some of us. Afternoon fatigue can reduce workplace productivity, increase the risk of work-related injuries and illness and contribute to unsafe driving conditions. Unfortunately, not all of us have the luxury of being able to take a post-lunch nap. Plus, relying on the stimulant drug caffeine to get by isn't necessarily in our best interest, especially if we
