The rest and relaxation that characterize the holidays are often followed by great fatigue. The resumption of habits, professional rhythm, personal constraints… is a milestone that we sometimes find difficult to pass smoothly. Tips to prevent fatigue from setting in.
Take control of your diet
The holidays are often a break during which we snack, we eat fatter, sweeter, meal times are generally anarchic. However, there is a direct link between poor nutrition and a loss of energy, between poor nutrition and greater vulnerability to external attacks, potentiated by stress during this back-to-school period. Anne Benhaim explains that “ stressed and anxious people are more susceptible to germs” and “the first way to support your immune defenses is to integrate prebiotic foods into your meals which will diversify and develop a balanced intestinal flora “. To counter fatigue, we rely on the right nutrients!
We opt for foods rich in tyrosine, an amino acid present in proteins which is involved in the production of dopamine, this hormone that is a source of happiness and motivation. Egg yolks, bananas, avocados and cashew nuts in particular contain them.
Omega 3, these fatty acids which boost dopamine, are also to be favored. They are found, for example, in fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel or sardines, in linseed or camelina oils, seeds and nuts (pistachios, walnuts, sesame seeds, chia seeds, etc.). ).
Take care of your sleep
At the start of the school year, we also think about adjusting our sleep-wake rhythm by going to bed earlier. We take the opportunity to read a book rather than looking at a screen, whose blue light blocks the secretion of melatonin, the hormone that promotes sleep. We also don’t forget to (continue to) take time for ourselves so as not to get overwhelmed. Finally, we practice a sporting activity to relieve tension.
We make plants our back-to-school allies!
To maintain good energy, we do not hesitate to call on herbal medicine, which can “help boost defenses”. Certain plants have the virtue of restoring tone and strengthening natural immunity.
The natural food supplement Ristabil® has been specially designed to help combat physical and mental fatigue during periods of change requiring intense effort. It contains eleuthero, which allows the body to adapt to stress; blueberry, antioxidant and toning; rosehip, which has a high vitamin C content; B group vitamins as well as royal jelly, rich in vitamins A, B, C and D, trace elements and amino acids. Gluten and lactose free, Ristabil® promotes vitality in adults, children and the elderly.