The light and weather change does not always work smoothly – as spring fatigue shows. The winter need for sleep must first be reduced before you can really enjoy the fresh colors and clear air. The best way to do this is in the sunshine, but definitely in the light. So what to do? During this transitional period, it’s worth adapting your daily rhythm to the light conditions. That means going to bed early and getting up as early as possible to soak up as much sun as possible.
Vitamins as the best medicine for springtime fatigue
The days of hunter-gatherers are long gone – but the original survival strategies of the Ice Age forefathers are still somewhat in our genes. Together with the pre-Christmas temptations, most therefore tend to feed on high-fat, low-vitamin foods in winter – a strategy that takes bitter revenge every spring. The vitamin stores are emptied. This not only makes us susceptible to infections, but also makes seasonal changes more difficult.
The only thing that helps is a change in diet, with fruit and fresh vegetables at the top of the shopping list. Vitamins are also available in winter from regional cultivation as spinach, lettuce, carrots, leeks or spring onions. The sun stores from the south in the form of pineapple, citrus fruits and kiwi do their part to supply the body with vitamins, fiber and enzymes.
Plus, the vibrant colors of fresh fruits and vegetables provide additional stimulation to the brain. And this doesn’t just apply to the kitchen: the gray winter clothes should also be mothballed now and make room for more color in the closet.
Fix circulation problems in the spring
Circulatory problems are often at the forefront of spring fatigue. Winter has turned us into real couch potatoes and our brains could use an oxygen shower. That’s why: trim your circulation with exercise in the fresh air before spring fatigue gets rolling – this brings oxygen into the body and stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce hormones, strengthens the heart and circulation and supports the immune system.
Simple gymnastic exercises, targeted stretching and stretching and short walks get the circulation going.
How to get the skin fit for spring
Exercise not only puts more pep in your step, but also makes your skin feel better via increased circulation. The largest organ of the human body is equipped with countless sensors that help to perceive the environment. Well-circulated skin therefore not only ensures a fresh appearance, but also makes you more alert and attentive overall.
Massages and alternating showers additionally promote blood circulation in the skin and also ensure that blood pressure does not drop too much. The change from hot to cold, combined with the massaging effect of the water jet, trains the vessels. The contractions in the vessel walls support the function of the venous valves and keep the blood flowing.
When to ask the doctor …
Anyone who can’t seem to get going in the spring should seek medical advice. Persistent listlessness, irritability, fatigue and dejection can be an indication of deeper problems. Possibly there is an anemia or previously unrecognized a chronic disease or it makes itself known in this way a depression or a chronic fatigue syndrome.
