Some of us probably admire the beauty of autumn: trees dressed in colorful leaves, pleasantly cool air after the summer heat, pleasantly soft sweaters or the refreshing smell of autumn air. But for others, autumn only means the end of summer and the days getting shorter and darker, when we have to return to the gray everyday life, i.e. work or school, as well as new responsibilities at home. Now the solution for those who feel cold in advance to leave their homes in the morning and who need more and more energy as the weeks pass in order to do their routine chores. We have a proven solution for people who already feel cold before leaving home in the morning and need more and more energy to fulfill their routine duties.
Seasonal melancholy, which usually begins in autumn and ends at the end of spring, can even affect those who live without major mental problems, especially in colder regions where the number of sunny hours decreases dramatically starting in autumn. In such areas, this condition may affect up to 10% of the population and manifests itself with symptoms such as mood disorders, fatigue, increased need for sleep, weight gain and fatigue. If this is combined with work or school stress, it can be extremely difficult to wait for the first rays of spring sun and at the same time perform your duties in such a state.
How can you help yourself using natural methods?
There are solutions that require lifestyle changes, such as light therapy, a balanced diet and physical activity, that really work, but there are people who cannot integrate them into their lives. Some plant-based active ingredients, vitamins and minerals can be very helpful to achieve a balanced state of mind and manage stress.
Rhodiola rosea is an adaptogenic plant, also known as golden root, which is the basis of traditional Chinese medicine, interestingly, it has long been used in areas of Russia and Siberia, now widely known and used since the 18th century. As an adaptogenic plant, it cannot be overdosed but can restore the natural balance of the nervous system, while allowing us to focus on our responsibilities, it can be very helpful in cases of excessive stress, allowing us to relax and rest. In addition, it reduces the symptoms of fatigue and delays the onset of symptoms associated with fatigue, while increasing concentration and mental performance. Many interesting studies have been conducted using Rhodiola: One of them reported a reduction in symptoms in patients suffering from stress fatigue syndrome; In another, Rhodiola has been found to be an effective aid against mild depression, and can also reduce symptoms of insomnia and mental instability, and reduces the conversion of stress and mental problems into physical symptoms. The Calivita Rhodiolin product contains zinc, which supports the functions of the immune system, which is very important during colder autumn days.
B vitamins play many important roles in the body. They take part in metabolic processes as coenzymes, but also participate in blood formation and the functioning of the immune and nervous systems. For example, vitamin B6 helps reduce fatigue, as does magnesium. In the case of very frequent vitamin B12 deficiencies, we become susceptible to fatigue, weakness and discouragement. During stressful periods, we pay less attention to our meals, which makes it easier to become deficient in vitamins or minerals. Stress Management is a vitamin B Complex supplemented with vitamin C and magnesium to help you cope with everyday life persistently and energetically, even if your nerves are already at the limit.
You are probably aware that the long-term effects of stress also include an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. According to a Polish research team, homocysteine levels increase during episodes of depression, which is as important a risk factor for heart disease as high cholesterol levels. At the same time, levels of vitamin B12 and folic acid decrease, although experience shows that homocysteine levels, and therefore the risk of cardiovascular disease, can be effectively reduced if we take appropriate doses of these vitamins.
So don't let the autumn and winter darkness defeat your body. Join the fight with natural solutions and take care of your family members.
Sources:
Clinicaltrial of Rhodiolarosea L. extract SHR-5 in the treatment of mildtomoderated depression – Darbinyan et al..Nord J Psychiatry. 2007;61(5):343-8.
A double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study of the stimulation and adaptogeniceffect of Rhodiolarosea SHR-5 extractonthefatigue of studentscausedbystressduring an examinationperiodwith a repeatedlow-doseregimen – Spasov et al., Phytomedicine, Vol. 7(2), pp. 85-89
Double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study of singledose effects of ADAPT-232 on cognitive functions – Aslanyan et al., Phytomedicine. 2010 Jun;17(7):494-9.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-groupstudy of thestandardizedextract shr-5 of theroots of Rhodiolaroseainthetreatment of subjectswithstress-relatedfatigue – Olsson EM. et al.,PlantaMed. 2009 Feb;75(2):105-12
Homocysteine and cognitive functionsinbipolardepression – Permoda-Osip A. et al.,Psychiatr Pol. 2014 Nov-Dec;48(6):1117-26. doi:
