In spring, daylight hours are longer, serotonin increases and melatonin decreases. We sleep less and, therefore, we are sleepy during the day and we feel tired that passes as the hours go by. Yes, spring asthenia exists and has a real physiological basis. To normalize our daily lives, it is advisable to progressively increase sun exposure (15/30 minutes a day); Avoid exposure to blue spectrum lights, limiting the use of LED screens two hours before bedtime. Likewise, systematically have dinner at 9:00 p.m. and be frugal; practice breathing exercises and increase the intake of legumes and protein foods at lunch (small blue fish, poultry…) and alternately have a couple of eggs for breakfast. And another thing is chronic fatigue.- Yes, indeed, one thing is spring asthenia and another is chronic fatigue, which must be paid more attention because it is not usually temporary. Under medical control we must incorporate quality proteins, antioxidants, healthy fats and low glycemic index carbohydrates. Additionally, micronutrients, such as iron; magnesium, to support the muscles and care for the nervous system; vitamin B complex,
to increase energy; coenzyme Q10, especially recommended for people with microchondrial fatigue; L-carnitine; and – above all – Vitamin D. Thyme, our ally since the dawn of time.- It is universally used as a culinary complement, but here we are going to focus on the essential oil of thyme, known as the “most powerful for well-being.” In herbalists we can find different varieties: Linalol (pediatric patients and older adults); Serpol (chronic low-grade respiratory processes); Tuyanol (viral infections of the respiratory tract and immunodeficiency states); Carrasqueño (colds and sinusitis), and Borneol (convalescence and chronic fatigue). Its administration requires prior consultation with a therapist.