Drowsiness, lassitude, lack of concentration and energy, muscle pain, dizziness and swelling in certain parts of the body are symptoms of spring fatigue that plagues many these days. After cold winter days, the body needs time to adapt to sunny days, so you shouldn't worry if you don't feel very well during this period. Doctor Zorica Merdović, a specialist in general medicine, explains that spring fatigue is a completely normal phenomenon. It is caused by changes in external climatic conditions, and the number of people who do not feel any changes with the arrival of spring is extremely small.
"This adaptation implies intensive activation of all body functions. The most intensive changes occur in the secretion of hormones and in the function of cells of the immune system. This causes reactions of all organs, which due to their nature can affect the manifestation of some already existing health problems. Frequent variations in external temperature and air pressure further aggravates the symptoms of spring fatigue, especially in weather patients and chronic patients. In people with more severe forms of chronic diseases, during this period the underlying disease may worsen, so caution and regular therapy are important," warns Dr. Merdović.
One of the "culprits" for the difficult adjustment to the new season is the diet during the winter
"Foods that are usually eaten during cold days generally cannot provide us with enough vitamins and minerals that are needed to adapt to spring more easily. During this period, we should eat foods rich in iron, such as: meat, fish, eggs, seafood fruits, green leafy vegetables, legumes. To boost energy and mood, nutritionists recommend carbohydrates from rice, potatoes, black bread. Therefore, spring fatigue will be easier to bear by taking as many vitamins B and C as possible. Vitamin C is found in kale, broccoli, peppers and citrus fruits, so even a glass of natural orange juice during the day is quite enough. And the time of adaptation to new climatic conditions, above all to a greater amount of light, which comes with increasingly longer sunny periods, is individual," explains the doctor.
Outside for at least 15 minutes
"More frequent physical activity is recommended during this period, but do not overdo it. Half an hour of light running, walking or exercising in nature is quite enough to move the body and improve circulation. It is also necessary to spend at least 15 minutes a day in the sun, in order to provide the body with sufficient amounts of vitamin D. For some people, this adjustment process can last until the weather conditions settle down, so you should be patient and work on mitigating reactions," advises Dr. Merdović.
Water against headache
"To make it easier for you to bear the symptoms, it is necessary to drink enough water, because a higher temperature leads to the expansion of blood vessels. By taking enough fluids, you will prevent the occurrence of headaches, weakness, and blood pressure will remain within normal limits. Therefore, this transient but unpleasant condition should be resolved at the simplest way: staying in the fresh air, practicing physical activity, eating a proper, varied diet with plenty of vitamins, and above all ensuring a sufficient amount of sleep. Good sleep is very important, because it ensures the recovery of adaptation mechanisms that are intensively worn out during the day," advises Dr. Merdović .
However, if weakness, exhaustion and dizziness last for a long period of time, the blood count should still be checked. It may be that the cause of your problems is not spring fatigue, but, say, anemia. Long-term fatigue can also be a consequence of diabetes, low blood pressure and poor functioning of the thyroid gland, so if symptoms last longer than a month, consult a doctor.
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