Every year, over half of the population suffers from symptoms of spring fatigue such as persistent exhaustion, lack of concentration, listlessness and irritability. We feel tired and exhausted due to the lack of light, the one-sided, fatty diet and frequent infections in the winter months as well as the change in temperature and the switch to the warmer, brighter season. The hormones melatonin and serotonin play another important role. Melatonin, also known as the “sleep hormone,” is only produced in the dark. After the long winter nights, the body has an excess of melatonin. At the same time, our reserves of serotonin, the “happiness hormone,” are exhausted. The clash of these two hormones makes us tired.
There are many ways to combat spring fatigue. In order to stimulate serotonin production, you should get as much daylight as possible. Cold-warm alternating showers get the circulation going, the right diet with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables as well as whole grain products as well as sufficient fluid intake of around three liters per day stimulate the metabolism and provide new energy. By consuming vitamins, especially vitamins E, C and beta-carotene, existing deficits in the winter months can be compensated for. Regular exercise keeps the body fit and healthy.
But that’s not all: exercise is a good way to reduce stress hormones and release happiness messengers. Sport is the best way to start spring fit and healthy. Because sporting activity in the fresh air drives away tiredness and gives new energy and joy in life, prevents heart and circulatory diseases, strengthens the immune system and, at the same time, we lose one or two winter fat pads. Even a daily walk can stimulate the organism positively. In addition, a trained body reacts more resiliently to climatic and seasonal fluctuations. If you want to specifically get rid of winter fat, you should choose a sport that is gentle on your joints, such as cycling, swimming, aqua jogging and walking. Endurance is trained in a gentle way, fat deposits are lost and muscles are built up.
Our exterior – stressed by dry heating air and thick winter clothing – is also tired of spring and now needs an extra portion of care and attention. In contrast to the winter season, valley production increases and blood vessels expand. This change can manifest itself in the form of pimples, redness and itching. For skin cleansing, pH-neutral, moisturizing products are recommended, as well as a gentle peeling to remove dead skin cells. Follow with a good moisturizer to balance the skin’s moisture levels. Deep cleansing face masks can be easily put together from natural yogurt, honey and healing clay. While the honey has a skin-smoothing effect, the lactic acid opens clogged pores and has an antibacterial effect.
Applications such as: B. Yoga, but also relaxation phases such as sauna and steam bath, which can help to start spring relaxed.
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