During the changes of the season, or in occasions of study or particularly intense work, it often happens to feel tired, debilitated and exhausted; this general feeling often accompanies us throughout the day. Not only; in these cases, physical fatigue usually accompanies mental fatigue, with the result of feeling apathetic, lacking in energy and desire to do things.
We live in frenetic rhythms, we are always in such a hurry that almost without realizing it we end up applying these rhythms also to daily life, when we return from work or school. This, in the long run and on particular occasions, can be excessive for our body which, when tried, reacts with drastic drops in performance, lack of clarity and interest, poor concentration and fatigue.
What are the consequences?
All of these factors can weaken the natural defenses of our body, which consequently is more exposed to attacks by viruses and bacteria, not to mention that the drop in physical and mental performance can also negatively affect work and private life.
What to do in these cases?
1. Follow a varied and balanced diet as possible, in order to avoid running into nutritional deficiencies that could worsen the general picture.
It is important to consume carbohydrates, proteins, fibers and lipids daily in a balanced way. Fruits and vegetables are very important to provide all the vitamins and minerals our body needs. In the event that it is impossible to ensure a balanced assimilation of all nutrients, as in the case of vegan or vegetarian diets, for example, it is advisable to resort to supplementation.
2. Get moving .
3. Disconnect the plug
The third point is in fact just this: to recharge your energy and counteract tiredness and fatigue it is useful to carve out moments for yourself during the day.
It only takes a few minutes! Reading, listening to music, playing, drinking an herbal tea or even just taking a little break relaxes the mind and allows it to recover to continue better than before.
4. Reduce Stress
Finally, it is important to take advantage of the moments available to reduce stress : if during the week it is difficult, let's take advantage of the Saturdays and Sundays of this mid-season and take advantage of them to be in the midst of nature.
In Japan it is believed that "forest bathing" or "forest bathing" (a term referring to the custom of taking walks in the woods, walking among the trees and breathing in the atmosphere) is a particularly effective activity in reducing stress. , thanks to visual and olfactory impressions; in addition, the advantages of a slight motor activity are added, with a consequent reduction in cortisol.
5. Integrate
To get further help in combating fatigue and tiredness, it is possible to resort to completely natural supplements based on Rhodiola rosea or spirulina algae, contained in products such as Rhodiola or Spirutonic .