Overcome spring fatigue
5 simple tips
The flowers are starting to bloom, the clocks have changed to summer time, the days are getting longer, but you just can't seem to get going. Many of us are familiar with that sluggish feeling of spring fatigue, when our body and mind are drained of energy even though we would like to hit the ground running.
Winter is still in our bones and the changeable weather puts a strain on our circulation.
It's still cold in the morning, but in the afternoon the temperatures climb to T-shirt level.
Due to the higher temperatures and greater light intensity, our bodies, which were previously in winter sleep mode, release hormones and endorphins. This increases our activity, but also increases our exhaustion. Everyone reacts a little differently. Some people get going straight away, for others the spring changeover takes a few weeks.
These 5 simple tips will help improve your energy levels at the turn of the season:
- Fill up on light!
Ideally out into the fresh air several times a day- even if it's only for a few minutes at a time. Our bodies need daylight to recharge our batteries. Especially if we are prone to seasonal mood swings, we should spend as much time outdoors as possible.
For example, simply leave the car behind and explore the surrounding area on foot. - Mobilize
If you have moved a little less over the winter, you should start slowly and move your body for at least 30 minutes every day. The type of exercise is not important. It can be a walk, a bike ride, a yoga class or a visit to the gym...
The main thing is that it's fun, because then you'll enjoy doing it regularly! This stimulates the circulation and the body can adapt more quickly, and our sleep for recovery also improves. - Bring color into play!
The more colorful, the better. It starts with our diet: Vegetables, vitamins, fiber and light food support the immune system, give us energy and help us through the cold season.
Colors influence our state of mind. So why not wear something colorful from time to time? Not only does it look good, it can even lift your mood. - Alternating baths, pubs and heat treatments
Alternating hot and cold showers, Kneipp baths and heat treatments in the sauna or infrared cabin strengthen the immune system. Hot and cold treatments have been used for centuries to support blood circulation and get the body going.
A 30-minute session in an infrared cabin not only relaxes the muscles, but the increase in core body temperature results in an increase in metabolism and basal metabolic rate. The Physiotherm infrared cabin is the ideal wellness treatment for people who find a typical sauna session with high temperatures unpleasant or strenuous for the body, including people with limited sensitivity to heat. These treatments are also recommended for people with restricted mobility.
The heat radiation helps athletes of all levels to relax and regenerate between training phases.
If you want to do something for your energy, health and relaxation on a regular basis, the gentle heat, which can be used daily, is just right for you. - Be kind to yourself!
Respecting your own body, mind and circulation and being patient and gentle with yourself is a prerequisite for a healthy life in the long term.
It's okay if we have phases when we have less energy. The more patient and loving we are with ourselves, the quicker we feel better and the more energy we can draw on. A short time-out every day, in which we take a deep breath, listen to ourselves and observe how we are feeling at the moment without judgment, helps us to relax and discover new resources.
With this in mind, we wish you a wonderful springtime, good health and all the best!
Author: V. Weber, certified health trainer
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