2023-11-05 16:16:12
It’s been a long time coming, but fall is already here. A time that represents a change for our body, now increased by the new schedule. That is why many (affects between 10% and 20% of the population) They face autumn asthenia in the newly inaugurated month of November. In Ten Minutes, take care of yourself, we talk to you regarding these symptoms that lower our mood and vitality, and this is because the drop in temperatures and the decrease in hours of natural light alter our sleep cycles and, therefore, our hormonal balance. and emotional. Symptoms vary from person to person, But decreased energy, difficulty concentrating, or even increased appetite, especially for carbohydrate-rich foods, is common. Here we offer you some recommendations to face this stage and recover general well-being, resuming daily activities normally.
1. Maintain an active lifestyle. May neither the cold nor laziness lock you at home. Try to go out every day, adapting to the weather conditions. It’s time to take the umbrella out for a walk and bundle up.
2. Make the most of sun exposure. The days are shorter and you have to look for any ray of sunshine to stimulate the production of serotonin, the feel-good hormone, and maintain levels of vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium.
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3. Feed yourself well. That is, include nutrients in your diet. Use legumes such as lentils and very delicious foods typical of this season, such as mushrooms and chestnuts. Don’t forget to eat five meals a daytry not to snack between meals and have light dinners, at least two hours before going to sleep.
4. Maintain a regular sleep schedule. If you rest what your body needs (between seven or eight hours is ideal), daytime sleepiness will be less and you will feel more energetic.
5. Reduce stress and dedicate time to rest and leisure. As much as possible, don’t stress and take breaks throughout the day. Recharge your batteries in your free time and surround yourself with family and friends.
The benefits of exercising
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Regular physical exercise helps release endorphins, to free ourselves from stress and improve our mood, while taking care of our physical health. Sport is very beneficial throughout the year, but if we are not very used to it and we want to practice something, at this time you can walk, swim or ride a bike, preferably outdoors.
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