As much as most people are happy about spring, the first warm days are often accompanied by spring fatigue. Here you can find out the causes and what you can do about it.
Many people are familiar with spring fatigue: you feel tired, irritable, exhausted and 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 swinging.
Spring fatigue: these are the causes
The exact causes of spring fatigue have not yet been clarified by scientific evidence. However, there are some suggestions as to why some people are particularly tired at the beginning of the year:
The body has to get used to the rapid change in temperature from winter to spring. The blood vessels dilate and blood pressure drops – this can create a feeling of weakness, which is typical of spring fatigue.
In addition, the body only adjusts slowly to the light season. The high temperatures and 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 appears in spring. The longer daylight in spring causes both messenger substances to interact, so that the body reacts with tiredness.
Another hypothesis: Many people eat differently in winter than in spring and summer. It could be that some people eat significantly less fruit and vegetables in winter. Unfortunately, many people have little idea what to do with the very nutrient-rich local winter vegetables. For example, not everyone has ever prepared salsify, but almost everyone can cook with tomatoes and peppers – typical summer seasonal vegetables.
At the end of the cold season, the nutrient stores would be empty. Fatigue, irritability and circulatory problems could be the consequences.
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 into the sun regularly. If the sun is strong and you have sensitive skin, make sure you use appropriate sun protection.
- Align your daily routine and sleep rhythm with the light hours. Go to sleep early and get up early. Daylight helps your body produce serotonin.
- Move a lot in the fresh air. Use the warm days for walks or short bike rides.
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Eat a balanced and fresh diet. After winter, your body needs particularly nutrient-rich food.
- Take contrast showers to stimulate your circulation. It’s best to take it in the morning and always finish with cold water.
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Don’t overtax your body and treat yourself to quiet evenings after busy days.
Note: If you feel listless for months, get a medical examination.
Smoothies to combat spring fatigue
How about a picnic in the sun to give your body some sunshine? You can also prepare smoothies that provide you with lots of vitamins, trace elements and minerals.
In this article we show you three spring ideas – a green vegetable smoothie, one with asparagus and one with rhubarb:
You need a stand mixer or a hand blender for this. You can vary the consistency by the amount of water. In principle, a ratio of 1:1 applies. So if you use 200 grams of vegetables, you will need around 200 milliliters of water. You can also customize the smoothies to suit your taste or nutritional needs, for example with linseed oil, walnuts or apple juice.
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Edited by Nora Braatz
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