"I feel weak, I do not have enough strength and energy for the whole working day, in short, I am exhausted." With these words my morning began. One of my patients called me to consult about his state of fatigue, which is becoming more and more noticeable and which worries him greatly, especially since he is no longer so productive and can no longer cope with everything that he has to do.
"Yippee, spring is coming!" I said, trying to cheer him up a little, and it worked ☺
Such a depressed, tired mood in the spring is not uncommon.
It is during this period that most of us want to lie on the couch and passively relax. We become irritable, memory begins to fail, attentiveness and efficiency decrease, immunity decreases. Our appearance is also unsatisfactory. The skin acquires a grayish tint, becomes drier and more sensitive, the hair loses its natural shine, the nails become more brittle…
What is happening to us? Why does the strength of the body decrease when nature comes to life?
Is spring fatigue real? I already know the answer, but you can find out from this article: https://katiecouric.com/health/is-spring-fatigue-real-3-reasons-youre-feeling-sleepy-this-season/
In winter, the body does not receive enough vitamins, even if we consider our diet to be balanced and varied. Therefore, by the end of winter, the reserve capacity of the body is reduced.
Let's talk about which vitamins are especially necessary for us in the spring and where, in what products they are contained in the required amount:
The first source of vitamins in spring are frozen vegetables, fruits and berries. When frozen, more than 90-95% of the original amount of vitamins in foods is preserved. Cherries, black currants, spinach, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower deserve special attention. An important condition – you need to defrost right before use.
The second source of vitamins in spring are greens. When you go grocery shopping, don't forget to take this natural vitamin pack – lettuce, parsley, green onions and dill – for a spring salad.
The third source of vitamins in spring are fresh vegetables. In the period of spring hypovitaminosis, radish is a valuable vegetable for the body. It is able to cure not only hypovitaminosis, but also spring fatigue, which means it must be present on your table in the spring.
Garlic removes heavy metals, reduces the level of total cholesterol, increases immune function by 7-9%. Include these amazing natural vitamins in your diet every day for immediate results.
The fourth source of vitamins in spring are fresh berries and fruits. Berries help prolong life, but also significantly improve its quality. Coloring pigments in them are one of the most powerful means that slow down the aging process. Blackcurrant promotes rapid renewal and restoration of cells. Blueberries will keep the eyes youthful, improve brain function. Strawberries are rich in folic acid and potassium, which are vital for the heart muscle. The high content of iron and vitamin C in strawberries strengthens the immune system.
The fifth source of vitamins in the spring is the use of alternative sources of vitamin C. Sauerkraut can be used as a source of vitamin C. Useful properties of sauerkraut are not exaggerated, but underestimated. Sauerkraut not only retains all the vitamins contained in fresh cabbage, but even more than fresh cabbage is enriched with organic acids. By the way, this is one of the few products with such wonderful properties.
The sixth source of vitamins in the spring is the prevention of a possible sharp increase in the manifestations of hypovitaminosis A, which will result in exacerbations of various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, do not forget about sea buckthorn oil, rose hips, and wheat germ.
For proper brewing of crushed rose hips, take 1 tbsp. a spoonful of fruits and pour 300 – 400 ml of cold water, bring to a boil, simmer under a tightly closed lid for 30 minutes, leave for 10 – 15 minutes, strain and drink in 1 – 2 doses.
The seventh source of vitamins in spring is protein nutrition. The introduction of vitamins into the body does not mean that they will reach a working cell, since specific proteins carry them from the intestines to the blood, to the liver and cells. For their formation, a balanced diet with a sufficient quantity and quality composition of proteins in food is necessary.
The eighth source of vitamins in spring is sunlight. Do not forget to walk in the fresh air with the first rays of the sun. Do not be lazy, despite your drowsy state, set aside for yourself a couple of hours of walking in the park or just walking through the streets.
The ninth source of vitamins in spring is emotional comfort. Under stress, vitamins burn faster. Therefore, emotions must be controlled by all available natural means.
The tenth source of vitamins in the spring is cleansing the body. This is nothing more than healing, liberation from toxins that are unnecessary and harmful to the body. It includes a balanced diet, an adequate regime and the normalization of metabolism.
It may seem that all these recommendations require too much trouble. However, think about how much time you will lose on trips to the doctors, and how much money you will spend on expensive drugs if you prefer to let everything take its course and tell yourself that you do not have time to take care of your health. So be healthy, and let spring be for you that time of the year when you really want to enjoy life, and not be in a sleepy state and complain about hypovitaminosis. As a result, you will meet spring fully armed – healthy and beautiful.