ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Spring is a time to start fresh… or not. Unlike general fatigue, spring fatigue is directly tied to seasonal transitions. The body goes through adjustments as it adapts to changes in daylight and temperature. This can throw off internal balance and make people feel more drained than usual.
A new season starts! But for some, it can be exhausting.
Spring fatigue — the feeling of exhaustion and low energy as the season shifts from winter to spring. Studies show that approximately 55% of individuals feel increased tiredness during the transition to spring.
“It actually takes our body weeks and potentially a month to catch up,” said Tara Collingwood, registered dietitian nutritionist at Diet Diva.
This also includes trouble concentrating, irritability, or reduced physical energy. The solution? First, regulate your circadian rhythms. Focus on getting some daylight.
“Then at the end of the day, try to have darkness because that is what actually signals your body to produce melatonin,” explained Collingwood.
And it could be a nutritional deficiency that one study found affects over 30% of people and makes the transition into warmer months more challenging.
“If you’re feeling fatigued, you may potentially have some kind of a deficiency. Potentially with iron,” Collingwood told Ivanhoe.
So, eat your irons! Chicken, beef, as well as fruits and veggies are sources of iron, but once you’re full, stop.
“If you eat too much at one time, then your body has to process all that food, and then you can tend to feel fatigued,” explained Collingwood.
Here’s another way to beat the crash: hot and cold showers are ideal for getting the blood circulation going in the morning. The change in temperature causes the blood vessels to alternately dilate and constrict. It also has a positive effect on the immune system, metabolism, circulation, heart, heat regulation, and even on your mood. Start with a pleasantly warm to hot shower. Then you turn the water to a cooler setting and start rinsing your legs. Then your upper body. Repeat this process a second time, and you are ready for a fresh start to the day.
Contributors to this news report include: Cliff Tumetel, Producer; Shay Goldschmidt, Videographer; & Chuck Bennethum, Editor.
Sources:
https://www.georgetownbehavioral.com/blog/spring-fatigue
https://ccsint.com/blog/spring-fatigue/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34996762/
https://www.swissflex.com/en/blog/spring-fatigue
* For More Information, Contact: Tara Collingwood
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Diet Diva
(321) 287-8834
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