'Get out of the house' to beat springtime lethargy

0 CommentsPrint E-mail China Daily, April 14, 2010
Adjust font size:

Winter has receded, spring and summer are in sight. The cold, dark season's reign of listlessness would be over were it not for springtime lethargy.

The first warm, sunny days beckon, but many people feel tired and sluggish. The hour's sleep lost when clocks are advanced to summer time lowers energy levels further. Springtime lethargy can be beaten, though, according to Juergen Steinacker, professor of sports and rehabilitative medicine at Germany's Ulm University Hospital.

"Many people become inactive during the winter," he says. "They exercise less because of the bad weather and are also exposed to less sunlight." They not only feel less productive as a result, they are less productive.

"People lose about 10 percent of their productivity during the winter," Steinacker estimates.

There is only one thing that helps, he says: "Get out of the house!"

Taking a walk in sunshine and fresh air can be uplifting. People sensitive to the sun should not overdo it, however, since the bright light in the first days of spring can cause mild migraines. So wearing a hat and sunglasses is advisable, Steinacker says.

Workers often find it difficult to leave their workplace to get fresh air. They can go for a short walk during their lunch break, though. And those who tend to be "couch potatoes" should not plop onto the couch as soon as they get home from work, Steinacker warns.

Elderly people restrict their winter activities more than younger ones do, so their springtime lethargy is especially pronounced.

"We advise seniors to go outdoors nonetheless, but to stick to safe areas" such as the route to a neighborhood store or a park free of obstacles, he says.

In addition to getting lots of exercise, eating properly is important. "When it comes to diet, the old rules apply: It should be rich in vitamins. Eat a lot of fruit and vegetables - whatever is in season," Steinacker remarks. "Heavy fare should be avoided if possible."

People are mistaken if they think that getting more sleep will combat springtime lethargy. "Surrendering to your tiredness won't help," Steinacker says. On the contrary, you have to get your blood circulation going.

Print E-mail Bookmark and Share

Go to Forum >>0 Comments

No comments.

Add your comments...

  • User Name Required
  • Your Comment
  • Racist, abusive and off-topic comments may be removed by the moderator.
Send your storiesGet more from China.org.cnMobileRSSNewsletter
主站蜘蛛池模板: 蹂躏国际女刑警之屈服| 中文字幕一区二区日产乱码| 男人和女人差差差很疼30分| 国产人妖在线观看| 亚洲综合精品伊人久久| 阿娇囗交全套高清视频| 无码专区HEYZO色欲AV| 亚洲午夜无码久久久久小说| 男人边吃奶边做视频免费网站| 国产一级片观看| 很黄很污的视频在线观看| 在线视频免费观看a毛片| 中国免费一级片| 日本熟妇色熟妇在线视频播放| 亚洲午夜小视频| 波多野结衣在线观看中文字幕| 国产粉嫩白浆在线观看| 99无码熟妇丰满人妻啪啪| 成人免费一级片| 久久久久人妻一区精品性色av | 在线观看国产一区二区三区| 中文在线√天堂| 日本欧美一级二级三级不卡| 亚洲jizzjizz妇女| 欧美日韩亚洲无线码在线观看| 亚洲精品国产肉丝袜久久| 狠狠躁夜夜躁人人爽超碰97香蕉 | 久久精品人成免费| 最近中文字幕免费mv视频7| 亚洲中字慕日产2021| 欧美性猛交XXXX富婆| 亚洲欧美日韩在线线精品| 波多野结衣制服诱惑| 亚洲综合久久精品无码色欲| 玉蒲团2之玉女心经| 你懂得的在线观看免费视频| 精品一区二区91| 全彩里番acg里番| 窝窝女人体国产午夜视频| 国产在线精品二区韩国演艺界 | 亚洲av日韩综合一区久热|