The fall solstice is a complex of many mental and physical symptoms that are associated with sudden changes in weather. They appear in people who are less able to adapt to changing weather conditions. What is the autumn solstice? What are its symptoms? What are the ways for the autumn solstice?

What is the autumn solstice and how to recognize it?

The autumn solsticeis not a disease, but a set of characteristic symptoms of a weakening of the organism associated with changing weather conditions. You can talk about the autumn solstice when these symptoms persist for a short time. However, if you complain of malaise for more than a few weeks, you should look for another reason for this condition.

Autumn solstice - reasons

Changeable weather conditions: cloud cover, continuous rainfall, lower temperature and earlier falling darkness are not the only reasons for the deterioration of well-being. After the summer rich in vegetables and fruits, we reach for caloric, fatty and difficult to digest dishes that make us feel tired and sluggish. We spend less time outdoors than in summer, and our insufficiently oxygenated body can handle sudden changes in the weather worse.

However, the most common factor contributing to the deterioration of he alth is less light than in summer. Its deficit leads to a disease called SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). It is a seasonal affective disorder, commonly known asseasonal depression . Most often, it is caused by a shorter day and a reduced amount of sunlight, and the symptoms are irritability, lethargy, lack of motivation and apathy. Affective disease is more common in young people (between 20 and 30 years of age). Women are more at risk of it.

Autumn solstice - symptoms

The symptoms of the autumn solstice are primarilymental symptomsthat resemble symptoms of depression, i.e .:

  • unjustified despondency
  • apathy
  • irritability
  • anxiety
  • mood swings
  • no motivation to act

Most commonphysical symptomsare:

  • increased appetite (we try to improve our mood with food) or vice versa, loss of taste and appetite
  • weaknessthe body and the resulting lack of energy
  • sleepiness
  • sleep problems
  • in women, the symptoms of premenstrual tension increase

However, the most characteristic symptoms of seasonal depression are the loss of previous interests, which were a source of satisfaction and reluctance to any social contacts.

General weakness and a decrease in immunity favor infections of the upper respiratory tract. Then there are: runny nose, sore throat, cough, hoarseness and increased temperature.

Autumn solstice - how to deal with it?

First of all, you should compose a proper, energetic diet. Therefore, the autumn menu should include fresh vegetables and fruits. To increase immunity, B vitamins are necessary, which are responsible for the proper functioning of the nervous system. They will be provided with whole grains, groats, dark rice, as well as sprouts and legumes. On autumn days, you can afford a little chocolate, which is rich in iron and magnesium - an element that helps relieve stress and improve concentration.

Remember to drink 2.5 liters of fluid a day, not only in the form of mineral water, but also herbal teas, vegetable soups or freshly squeezed juices.

In order for the body to function properly, it needs an appropriate dose of exercise. During exercise, the work of the heart and circulatory system are regulated and digestion is stimulated. But most importantly, exercise regulates our breathing, toning our nervous system.

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What diseases are exacerbated in autumn?

  • rheumatic diseases
  • coronary artery disease
  • allergic diseases
  • epilepsy
  • rhinitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis
  • flu
  • mental illness
See the gallery of 12 photosMonika Majewska A journalist specializing in he alth issues, especially in the areas of medicine, he alth protection and he althy eating. Author of news, guides, interviews with experts and reports. Participant of the largest Polish National Medical Conference "Polish woman in Europe", organized by the "Journalists for He alth" Association, as well as specialist workshops and seminars for journalists organized by the Association.

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