The autumn blues are a period of sharp change in mood in response to seasonal dynamics associated with shorter daylight hours, less sunlight, cooler temperatures, and wet weather. All this leads to a decrease in the production of happiness hormones (serotonin and dopamine). Dietician, nutritionist and SOLGAR expert Elena Fedorova told socialbites.ca about this.
“Minus can be triggered by frequent colds and decreased immunity. At this time, you need to add vitamins to your diet – antioxidants, adaptogens. Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits, sauerkraut, peppers, currants, etc. is available. Vitamin E – in vegetable oils, nuts, liver. It is also worth adding vitamin D, ginseng extract, eleutherococcus, echinacea, chlorophyll, cordyceps, quercetin, ashwagandha. For severe stress, you can add 400-800 mg of magnesium, magnesium baths with Epsom salt,” explained the doctor.
If you notice increased fatigue, you can take a general blood test, biochemical test and check your vitamin D level (if this indicator is low even after summer days, then vitamin D supplementation is indicated for quite a long time). Deviations from the norm may mean the beginning of an inflammatory process, exacerbation of chronic pathology, anemia (and in the autumn, exacerbations of chronic diseases often occur).
“In autumn, hair loss, brittle nails and dry skin problems are often experienced. This is largely due to the fact that in the summer there is more sun, water treatments, good nutrition enriched with fruits and vegetables and less stress, and when the autumn period comes, the body needs help in the form of taking vitamin complexes. “Moisturizing the skin, humidifying the air in the room with the help of a humidifier, eating well,” he said.
The nutritionist summarized that 7-8 hours of healthy sleep, walks, adherence to a daily routine, increased physical activity and good nutrition will help overcome the blues.
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