As much as most people are looking forward to spring, the first warm days are often accompanied by spring fatigue. Here you can find out what causes it and what you can do about it.
Many are familiar with spring fatigue: you feel tired, irritable, exhausted and you may even be struggling with circulatory problems. But that doesn’t have to be the case – with a few tips you can get through spring in a spirited way.
Spring fatigue: These are the causes
The body has to get used to the rapid change in temperature from winter to spring. The blood vessels dilate and the blood pressure drops – this can lead to a feeling of powerlessness, which is typical of spring fatigue.
In addition, many people eat differently in winter than in spring and summer. Especially those who value regional food eat significantly less fruit and vegetables in winter. At the end of the cold season, the nutrient stores are empty. The consequences are tiredness, irritability and circulatory problems.
In addition, the body adjusts slowly to the light season. The high temperatures and the stronger daylight take some getting used to after the dark winter days. While the sleep hormone melatonin works very actively in the body in winter, the happiness hormone serotonin occurs in spring. The longer lasting daylight in spring ensures an interaction of both messenger substances, so that the body reacts with tiredness.
Tips against spring fatigue
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On average, it takes a month for the body to get used to the new environmental conditions. During this time, however, you can take a few tips to heart to do something about spring fatigue:
- Use as much daylight as possible and go out in the sun regularly.
- Align your daily routine and sleeping rhythm with the light hours. Go to bed early and get up early. Daylight helps your body make serotonin.
- Get plenty of exercise in the fresh air. Use the warm days for walks or short bike rides.
- Eat a balanced and fresh diet. Your body needs a particularly nutritious diet after the winter.
- Take contrast showers to stimulate your circulation. It is best to take them in the morning and always finish with cold water.
- Don’t overstrain your body and treat yourself to quiet evenings after a busy day.
Note: If you have been listless for months, have a doctor examine you.
Smoothies against spring tiredness
How about a picnic in the sun to give your body a few hours of sunshine? You can also prepare smoothies that provide you with lots of vitamins, trace elements and minerals.
In this article we show you three ideas – a green vegetable smoothie, a smoothie with asparagus and a smoothie with rhubarb:
You will need a stand mixer or hand blender for this. You can vary the consistency with the amount of water. In principle, a ratio of 1:1 applies. So if you use 200 grams of vegetables, you need about 200 milliliters of water. You can also expand the smoothies, for example with linseed oil, walnuts or apple juice.
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