3 Ways To Fight The Common Seasonal “End Of Winter” Fatigue

Winter is ready to bid goodbye, as spring flaunts its pleasant presence. But, while winter is retreating, it leaves with us some common seasonal “end of winter” fatigue. Lack of sunlight, sleep and energy irritates all and one gets sugar cravings. These are nothing, but, the symptoms of a seasonal change. It's your endocrine system and one of its most important parts – the adrenal gand – that is unable to keep up with all the stress and pressure of your everyday life. You may think that a nice vacation in a warm climate might help. But, its wrong. It might make things better for a little while, but a week later you will start feeling tired and stressed out just the way you felt before. The main reason you are feeling this way is the basic nutrient insufficiency. In this blog, I'll help you with three ways to get rid of all these unpleasant feelings and fatigue.

Start taking minerals – Minerals are even more important than vitamins. Mineral deficiency causes irritability, muscle weakness, muscle cramps, general fatigue, sugar cravings, skin, nails, hair problems and much more. Most minerals are very hard to absorb from tablets. It's much more effective if you take them in liquid form. Some energy drinks are very useful which not only provide you great support for the day but are equally tasty. Taking these drinks once in a day before breakfast will help. Taking liquid is much much better and more beneficial. But, if you really hate taking liquids, you can try some tablets. Two tablets two times a day with food is the prescribed dosage. You can take liquid, even if you are taking tablets.

Start taking essential fatty acids – Fatty acids are some of the most important things for normal functioning of the immune system, brain, heart, lungs, liver, bone, skin, hair and nail structure. Some of the food sources of essential fatty acids are fish, shellfish, flaxseed (linseed), hemp seed, soya oil, canola (rapeseed) oil, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, leafy vegetables and walnuts. It's better not to buy fish oil from your local pharmacy because it does not have Omega 6 in it and is usually highly processed. It can't attract oxygen to your cells which is its main function.

Support your adrenals with some adaptogens – Adaptogens are herbs that help your body handle stress and utilize fatty acids more efficiently as an energy source. They also help boost your immunity and strengthen your body. You can also take essential fatty acids tablets. Take them once in a day in the mid-afternoon or even twice a day after lunch and at 4 pm, but never take them after 5 – 6 pm – as you don't need too much energy at night.

If you follow these simple remedies - all these together will increase your energy level, reduce irritability, improve your mood and sleep pattern. So, bid goodbye to winter with a big smile on your face without letting the winter blues get to you!