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Are you one of those for whom winter is synonymous with joy and happiness, or rather in the camp of those who already are hoping the arrival of spring while celebrations are even unfinished?
When you live in the Nordic region, sometimes have trouble getting used to the typical climate of the winter period. More chilly, for example, are often less warm to the idea to put the nose outside, thereby limiting their comings and goings. Besides health problems can be exacerbated by cold, like asthma, cardiovascular and circulatory diseases, and skin or eye disorders problems.
But one of the most prevalent evils in winter remains without a doubt the winter blues, sometimes referred to as "the winter blues".
Each of us can be affected to different degrees by the lack of light resulting from the reduction of the hours of sunshine. Lack of enthusiasm or energy, perpetual fatigue, difficulty in concentrating, sadness, changes in mood, increased or decreased appetite are examples of characteristic symptoms of this evil widespread. When a person is affected to the point that it is unable to function normally, we talk literally of seasonal depression. If you believe to be reached, talk with your doctor.
Here are some small tips to preserve your good mood and your energy level usual when days get shorter.
Eat healthy.
Difficult to be at the top of its form if it does not provide his body of the nutrients able to give him the maximum energy and vigour. Eliminate too fatty, sugary or salty foods or unnecessarily caloric. Choose fruits and vegetables, fish, dairy products with reduced fat content and products rich in fibres, such as grain products. In winter, it may be sensible to take daily supplementation of vitamins and minerals to ensure that our nutrient needs are met. Some supplements are specially formulated for people who wish to increase their energy level or assets.
Move.
When it is activated, the body produces endorphins, neurotransmitters associated with the feeling of well-being and pleasure. Do a physical activity outdoors makes in addition to oxygen and exposure to the Sun's rays. Choose an activity that you like particularly (unnecessary to compel an activity which puts us off!). There are so many pleasant to do winter activities: skiing, skating, walking in the forest, cardio-traineau, etc. If you opt for inside activities, raise the level of energy by choosing, for example, a DVD of Latin dance that will prompt you to make rhythmic and playful movements. Turn up the volume and enjoy! In the absence of having the Sun, it will be hot in the House...
Exit often and dress warmly.
Indoor lighting very poorly reproduced the light spectrum of the Sun and is therefore far from being beneficial than external light. Let the rays of the Sun as often as possible in the House (open the curtains). But when the Sun shows the tip of the nose, take the opportunity to put your out! In winter, there are sometimes tend to isolate themselves and be encabaner, while on the contrary, should seize every opportunity to get out. Take the air at least one hour per day and a little longer the grey days. This will help you prevent seasonal depression. Take the penalty you dress warmly. Nothing worse than cold to confront the unpleasantness of winter. Add a touch of comfort and coquetry to your set: a beautiful warm and cosy scarf or a tuque vivid!
Get a light therapy lamp.
Whether you live a light winter blues or that you be suffering from seasonal affective disorder, a lamp for light therapy might be beneficial to you. The light therapy or phototherapy, is a non-drug therapy for its effectiveness to counter the effects of the lack of light winter, including seasonal depression. Benefit from light therapy, to daily exposure to artificial light that mimics the effects of the Sun's rays. An exhibition of at least 30 minutes is generally recommended in the light of a lamp designed to this effect, which has some specific features of luminous intensity. In general, the results are felt in the first week of treatment, but 4 weeks of use are usually needed before observing an optimal response.
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