Spring fatigue: Is the body still hibernating?
Spring fatigue
We've read or heard about spring fatigue so many times, maybe we even thought we'd experienced it, but we're not exactly sure. I asked myself what this spring fatigue even is.
Winter somehow pulls me inward, the cold forces me to wrap myself in warm clothes, I like to snuggle under a blanket and warm myself by the fire. I definitely move less because the cold air doesn't exactly encourage me to run or walk. Sometimes I admire those persistent athletes who train all winter, regardless of the weather.
When spring comes, I quickly feel this urge of nature that I need to move, that it's time to exercise my stiff limbs, the trees and flowers show me that it's time for the lymph to move.
What if I don't feel like it? What if the sun is shining outside, but I don't have the will or energy to go for a walk? That's exactly what happened to me. But I'm used to wondering how? What's the reason?
Spring is the time when our bodies should be buzzing with energy if we functioned properly over the winter. But because I didn't exercise enough and didn't sit in front of the computer much for work, my body is now slowed down. And slowed down processes also mean a slowed down mind and a feeling of lack of willpower and explosiveness.
I realize that today's world is full of toxins and that it is necessary to support the body and mind in the detoxification processes almost daily, just like we brush our teeth. Over the winter, quite a few of these toxins accumulated because my lymph was not as fluid due to lack of exercise and shallow breathing. Now, the body needs to be relieved first so that this energy can sprout like flowers.
Relieve the body
I have my own list to check off:
- sleep (the body detoxifies and regenerates during sleep)
- light food (nature provided me with dandelion and celandine), but let's not forget about raw fats, which are essential for regeneration and support in detoxification
- fluid (mild lemonade in the morning before eating anything to help the body remove toxins that the liver processed overnight) - lymph is a "drainage channel" and needs enough water and fluidity (sauna, Kneipp therapy or dry brushing also stimulate lymph)
- exercise (walks and deep breathing in nature, occasionally it is necessary to increase the heart rate and lymph with an easy run)
- cannabis preparations, which support metabolism and regeneration
- Cordyceps medicinal mushroom
For many years, I have noticed that mixing potatoes and meat or macaroni and meat means that after eating, I can only lie down and probably fall asleep like a wrung-out rag. That's why I avoid these combinations. In the spring, light food means that there are more vegetables, fresh herbs, juices, food on the plate that makes me feel full of energy and not sleepy.
Morning lemonade with a spoonful of unheated honey is a great aid for regular detoxification and alkalization. Sometimes I additionally drink a little chlorella or clay soaked overnight, but I am careful not to trigger additional detoxification. The body is already stressed enough and it is quite enough if I support it in this detoxification. If I triggered too much detoxification, I would "get sick". So I try to follow my body's cues as much as possible.
Spring fatigue and cannabis and medicinal mushrooms
Cannabis and medicinal mushroom are excellent support, as cannabis establishes balance at the cellular level, reduces inflammation, regulates my body's response to detoxification processes, regulates sugar and cholesterol metabolism, and regulates heart rate. The Cordyceps mushroom is known for increasing the availability of oxygen in tissues and ATP in cells, which means that we recover much faster after any effort and stress. It protects organs and functions essential for survival (liver, kidneys, and heart). It improves physical and mental performance, reduces glucose and triglyceride levels in the blood. Excellent support for liver health and a powerful antioxidant capable of protecting cells from radiation. That's why athletes love Cordyceps so much. However, it is known in the literature that it is a sexual tonic and is also used in cases of infertility and erectile dysfunction.
Combination CBD Metabolism (contains an effective blend of mint, marjoram and fennel) and Cordyceps It would therefore be used in all cases of metabolic dysfunction, from diabetes, liver dysfunction, cirrhosis, fat metabolism disorders, and increased triglycerides.
Physio (contains a mixture of spruce, fir and pine) and Cordyceps and would be used to activate skeletal muscle metabolism, accelerate regeneration after sports injuries, stressful situations, and bronchial problems. Both combinations have strong antioxidant activity.
In the evening, when I need to calm down and my cortisol is supposed to go down, I make sure I don't spend too much time on the computer because blue light disrupts my circadian rhythm. I drink a glass of raw milk with a little honey to calm my nervous system and feel how it gently puts me to sleep. It's interesting to note how cannabis boosts my energy in the morning and calms me down in the evening.
Health is not just about physical balance, it also encompasses my mood and energy levels throughout the day. If I don't focus on this balance on a daily basis, my body will tell me with symptoms, but once it becomes a way of life, the symptoms suddenly disappear and I can devote all the time in the world to what makes me happy and to the people I love.
Source: Benefits of medicinal mushrooms
The text: Tjaša Korelc, consultant for cannabinoids and traditional western medicine (spagyria)
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