Autumnal Asthenia

autumnal asthenia

Author: Meetapk

See how it affects the change of season to your body and how to remedy the autumnal asthenia.

Autumn arrives and the first cold, the rains begin, the days grow shorter and these changes affect our mood: sadness, sleepiness, fatigue, irritability, anxiety , stress , and alteration of hunger, weakness, poor concentration, decreased sex drive ... the fatigueis a response of the body to the new conditions of autumn is known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). 

Why fall depresses us? Because reduced daylight hours and change vital rhythms, producing an internal imbalance. The sunlight is key in the production of certain hormones in the brain such as  melatonin  (influence on sleep, energy, regulation of hunger and body temperature) and serotonin (mood). When daylight hours decrease more melatonin (we have more sleep) and less serotonin or "hormone of humor" occurs (we are sadder).

It is a mild and temporary syndrome that usually lasts a few days or weeks. It affects6% of the population, more women than men, aged between 40 and 55, and people with a tendency to depresion. Objetivo? Raise the spirits!

Tips to lift your spirits against autumnal asthenia

Foods rich in tryptophan

So to raise the spirits have to climb serotonin. To do this, you must consume tryptophan through diet, an essential amino acid precursor of the hormone that acts as an antidepressant.Find it at: walnuts, pumpkin seeds, tofu, eggs, cheese, milk, fish and turkey or chicken. You can also take supplements.

Revitalizing supplements

In addition to a diet rich in vitamins and minerals, during these days of "down" may need supplements enriched with vitamins and amino acids or invigorating as  royal jelly and ginseng .

Exercise

Doing exercise regularly will help you generate endorphins and combat the downturn, feel better and sleep better.

Regular sleep

with their own changing seasons (back to work, school or university) should perform a reset our internal clock and watch what they eat to sleep better . Lie down every day at the same time and soon, estimated 8 hours rest, to take advantage of daylight hours.

Natural light

Take advantage of early morning daylight for any outdoor activity such as walking or running. In addition to releasing adrenaline nieveles you will increase serotonin and you will notice a better mood.

Herbal

therapy uses a special light similar to natural light, but eliminating the negative ultraviolet rays, acting on the retina of the eye of the patient. You can use this method against the autumnal asthenia, under medical supervision, in daily sessions for two weeks.