How to deal with spring fatigue

From hibernation to spring fatigue: as soon as we’ve overcome hibernation we are caught up by spring fatigue. You’re not really get it going – instead of high spirits, mood swings arise. You are feeling listless and tired. But, don’t worry, there are some simple things that help you to overcome spring fatigue.

What is helping?

With a well-balanced nutrition, sufficient sleep as well as regular movement in fresh air your body soon well be at full speed.

Nutrition

The hormonal change in spring tires your body. Therefore, try to support your organism with healthy and balanced food. Better eat freshly made and light meals instead of ready and lush ones as well as sweets. Use foods full of vitamins, minerals and trace elements like fresh seasonal and regional fruits and vegetables, pulses, nuts, sprouts and whole meal products.

Fluid balance

Support your vital functions with sufficient fluids. Tiredness might also be a symptom of an insufficient fluid intake. Therefore, drink at least 1.5 to 2 l of water or herbal teas per day.

Circulation

Regular hot and cold showers lower your sensitivity to temperature fluctuations in spring. They also activate your circulation.

Endurance and fitness

Regular exercises like jogging or biking in fresh air increase your endurance and fitness. Furthermore, your endogenous defense becomes strengthened. Plus, you absorb a lot of daylight and fill up with the happy hormone serotonin.

Sleep

Be careful to get sufficient sleep. Especially healthy and restful sleep. Healthy sleep is decisive for regeneration of body, mind and soul. The suitable sleep surrounding, an orthopedic sleeping underlay as well as a regular sleep-wake-cycle are perfect preconditions for a fit and rested start into a new day.

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