Spring is the season of rejuvenation for all things, but many people feel tired and sluggish in the spring, a condition known as "spring fatigue" or "spring asthenia". This article will discuss the characteristics, causes, methods of improving spring fatigue, and simple spring soups suitable for consumption to improve it.
1. Characteristics of Spring Fatigue
Spring fatigue is usually manifested as physical fatigue, mental fatigue, drowsiness, sleepiness, loss of appetite, and other symptoms. Some people may also experience discomfort such as headaches and dizziness.
2. Causes of Spring Fatigue
The cause of spring fatigue is mainly related to the changes in the spring weather. As the weather warms up in the spring, there are significant changes in temperature, air pressure, and humidity, all of which can affect the body. In addition, the changes in the spring weather can also easily cause allergic reactions, such as pollen allergies, dust mite allergies, which can then lead to spring diseases, such as colds and flu.
3. Health methods to improve spring fatigue
A. Get plenty of sunshine
In the spring, the temperature rises, and getting plenty of sunshine can promote metabolism, enhance immunity, and increase physical strength.
B. Exercise
The pleasant spring climate is suitable for outdoor activities such as jogging, cycling, playing ball games, etc., which can enhance physical functions and improve immunity.
C. Regulate diet
In the spring, it is advisable to eat more vegetables, fruits that are rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, eat light and easily digestible food, and avoid excessive consumption of greasy, spicy, and stimulating foods.
D. Proper rest
Get sufficient sleep and maintain a regular schedule, avoid staying up late.
E. Relax
Take appropriate breaks, learn to relax, and avoid excessive worry and anxiety.
4. Simple soup for health and wellness in Spring
A. Goji berries and red dates tea
Goji berries and red dates have the effect of nourishing blood and qi, and can improve fatigue and mental fatigue. In addition, red dates can also help supplement the body's needs for vitamins and minerals and enhance the body's immunity. When drinking, put goji berries and red dates in boiling water and add some honey to taste.
B. Rose tea
Rose tea can help improve emotional fluctuations and anxiety symptoms that are prone to occur in the spring. Rose contains rich vitamin C, which can soothe emotions and eliminate fatigue. When drinking, brew the rose in boiling water and add a small amount of honey to taste.
C. Black bean and coix seed tea
Black beans and coix seeds are common ingredients with the effects of nourishing the spleen and stomach, clearing heat, and detoxifying the body. To make the tea, boil the black beans and coix seeds first, then add an appropriate amount of rock sugar and dried longan to boil and make the tea. This tea can help improve fatigue and promote metabolism.
D. Chrysanthemum and goji berry tea:
Chrysanthemum and goji berries are common Chinese medicinal herbs with the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying the body, nourishing blood and qi. To make the tea, soak the chrysanthemum and goji berries in boiling water, and add an appropriate amount of rock sugar to taste. This tea can help improve spring fatigue and enhance the body's immunity.
E. Body Moisturize Soup (Dried Radix Ophiopogonis Soup Packet)
Dried radix ophiopogonis, glehnia root and pears have the effects of nourishing the lungs, clearing heat, and detoxifying the body, which can help improve symptoms such as dry cough and sore throat that often appear in spring. This soup can also make people feel more energetic and nourish the skin.
F. Energy Soup (Dried Angelica Sinensis Soup Packet)
Dried angelica sinensis, radix codonopsis and astragalus root all have the effect of nourishing qi and blood, which can improve fatigue and mental fatigue. Angelica also has the effect of promoting blood circulation and reducing blood stasis, which can enhance the body's immunity.
G. Collagen Boost Soup (Dried Yellow Fungus Blaze Mushroom Soup Packet)
Blaze mushroom and dried yellow fungus both have the effect of nourishing the lungs, skin, and clearing heat and detoxifying the body. They can improve symptoms such as dry cough and sore throat that often appear in spring. Blaze mushrooms also have the effect of enhancing immunity and can resist viruses that are easy to infect in spring.
Drinking appropriate spring soups can improve physical fatigue and mental fatigue, nourish the body, and enhance the body's immunity. Starting from today, it's time to make some soup to improve your spring fatigue!
