SEASONAL TIRED - HOW CAN SPRING AFFECT YOUR MOOD?

Spring is here and the sun shines and fills us with energy and increases serotonin, the "happiness hormone", in our bodies. You can see people going out and enjoying the sun with a smile on their face. It feels as if spring brings us back to life.

It has been proven that people have a more positive attitude on sunnier days. In northern countries, it is also widely known that a lack of light affects mood and energy levels. People who live in the Nordic countries are usually familiar with seasonal fatigue symptoms, since the difference in light between winter and spring is enormous. But the light is not always energizing, and some of us may feel tired due to the increased sunlight. There are no studies on how common it is with spring fatigue, but it has been physiologically proven that it is a real thing.

SO WHY CAN SPRING BE DEPRESSING?
In the spring, our hormone activity is unstable because of the light. Our melatonin levels decrease, which causes difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. Light evenings do not make it any easier, we simply do not sleep enough, which is one of the causes of fatigue. Fatigue and exhaustion during the spring are usually not serious, but can still negatively affect our ability and vitality. Changes in hormonal activity can also cause symptoms of depression. However, it usually takes a few weeks for the body to adapt to the light and overcome spring fatigue. If it doesn't go away and you still feel down, here are some tips on how you can alleviate the symptoms:

SLEEP IS THE KEY
It can be difficult to maintain your sleep rhythm when the number of light hours increases. But do your best to avoid things that can affect your sleep routine - like caffeine in the evening, phone and computer screens and even watching TV can affect your sleep. Take time during the day to rest, breathe deeply and reduce the stress you may be feeling.

OUTDOOR EXERCISES
Exercise and especially outdoor exercises can help combat spring fatigue. It can be difficult to find motivation, but even a walk outside can be helpful. When you're outdoors, you get fresh air for your brain and even short walks can reduce stress. Exercise increases your metabolism and releases endorphins, which invigorates you both physically and mentally.

Sometimes training late at night can stimulate you too much and affect your sleep negatively, so it may be better if you train during the day or after work. Forest walks can be particularly good because of nature's calming effect plus the fact that they can also be done during the evening.

BALANCING THE NUTRITION DURING THE SPRING
Eating well and healthily can support your energy and vitality during the changing seasons. In the past, when fruit and vitamin C sources were not so common, the lack of nutrients, especially vitamin C, was the main cause of spring fatigue. Nevertheless, it can be good to include more fruit and vegetables in your diet. In addition, good and healthy sources of fat, carbohydrates and protein are the core of daily well-being. When we are tired, we may be more inclined to eat unhealthily. Especially for mycket vitt socker. This can make you tired, so try to avoid constantly consuming too much sugar. Dark chocolate can help increase serotonin levels, which are usually low when you feel depressed. Therefore, switch from milk chocolate to dark chocolate. Drinking enough is important for metabolism.

VITAMINS AGAINST FATIGUE
B vitamins, B12 + blueberries, are important for energy metabolism as they can reduce fatigue. These vitamins are particularly important for people with specific diets such as vegans and vegetarians. These B vitamins also support our immune system.

Find B vitamins and get energy with Aarja's Vitamin B12 + Blueberry. You can also get B12 from our natural immune defense supporter Longvida Optimized Curcumin - a curcumin supplement that contains bioavailable curcumin (from turmeric) and ginger extract as well as vitamin B12.

Vitamin C is best known for being the vitamin that supports the immune system. If your daily consumption of fruit, vegetables and berries is low, it may be good to think about whether you are getting enough vitamin C. Vitamin C also reduces fatigue and exhaustion plus a normal energy turnover. It contributes to the absorption of iron and some other nutrients. Our VITAMIN C 500 is combined with zinc and Nordic chaga , which also makes it a good product to support normal vision and healthy skin, hair and nails.

Try Aarja's VITAMIN C 500 with Zinc and Nordic Chaga - it provides optimal support for your immune system all year round and also reduces fatigue and exhaustion.

OTHER NUTRITIONS FOR THE SPRING
Omega-3 fatty acids are important for the whole body, but especially for the brain. If there is not enough fish and other rich omega-3 sources in your diet, this nutrient can help you. Get very bioavailable omega-3 fatty acid from Aarja's popular and bioavailable OMEGA3 Krill oil ! A new Vegan OMEGA3 product will also be available soon, so keep your eyes open.

In addition, vitamin D is still an important nutrient even when we get more sun. Our skin is not yet used to using the sun's rays effectively and we still wear a lot of clothes. Sitting indoors for long days also greatly affects our sun exposure and should be taken into account if you rely on natural D intake. Get your daily D3 from Aarja's Kalcium, D3+K2 , which contains 50 mg of vitamin D in absorbable form. Now there is also Vitamin D3 4000 + lingonberry in our webshop!

Magnesium supports the muscles and the nervous system and is an important nutrient for general well-being. Magnesium can help our bodies rest and that is why many people take magnesium before bed. It also supports a normal energy turnover. Aarja's premium triple MAGNESIUM3 tablets support your daily performance.

CALM FACT - SPRING SPREADS KÄRLEK
Did you know that it is not a myth that spring makes people more drawn to each other? This is a quiet fact, but it is also more common to have a small crush on someone during the spring. When there is more sunlight, hormones or more precisely the brain's neurotransmitters such as serotonin make us more energetic and cheer up our mood. It is also one of the reasons why we are more social and interested in each other and perhaps more inclined to meet someone interesting.

We wish everyone a healthy and energetic spring full of love!

See all our products here...