Causes and preventive methods of sleepiness in summer

As the saying goes, spring is sleepy, autumn is sleepy and summer is sleepy. It stands to reason that the summer weather is hot and the temperature is too high, which makes the human body sweat a lot, and with the discharge of sweat, a lot of potassium can be discharged, and because potassium is not replenished in time, people will be tired and depressed in summer. "Summer nap" is also called "summer burnout" in medicine. In addition, there are some abnormal naps.

Causes of sleepiness in summer:

1, potassium deficiency

● Danger signs: burnout and fatigue.

Potassium deficiency in summer not only reduces energy and physical strength, but also reduces heat resistance, making people feel tired and weak. Severe potassium deficiency will lead to acid-base imbalance, metabolic disorder, arrhythmia, muscle weakness and laziness. At this time, some people drink too much salt and boiled water in order to make themselves sweat less. As everyone knows, it is easy to increase the burden on the heart and make the balance of potassium and sodium in the body unbalanced.

2. Anemia

● Danger signs: drowsiness and pallor.

In the era of overnutrition, although anemia has been significantly reduced than before, anemia is still common. Fatigue and lethargy are the most common symptoms of anemia, and may also be accompanied by dizziness, headache, tinnitus, dizziness and inattention. These symptoms are all due to lack of oxygen in muscles or nervous system caused by anemia. Although modern people are rich in food, due to absorption and cooking, the absorption of iron and some amino acids is still not enough for the body, which may lead to anemia.

3. Severe hypoxia in the brain

● Danger signs: lethargy and unresponsiveness.

Long-term hypoxia in the brain will not only cause drowsiness, fatigue and lethargy, but also produce a series of mental and neurological symptoms, such as memory loss, abnormal behavior and personality changes. And sometimes it seems a bit "stunned and unresponsive." The brain is the dominant center of human body, and its oxygen consumption accounts for 25% of the total oxygen consumption of the whole body! Nowadays, many office places are often located in buildings, and the air is not circulating, which also easily leads to chronic hypoxia in the brain.

4. Sleep disordered breathing

● Danger signs: drowsiness and thunderous snoring.

Sleep-related respiratory disorders include daytime sleepiness, fatigue and lethargy, and snoring at night, accompanied by intermittent respiratory arrest. The cause of drowsiness and fatigue is the lack of oxygen in the body due to apnea during sleep. Lack of oxygen in the body will prevent all organs of the body from getting a good rest. Frequent apnea will interrupt deep sleep, leading to a decline in sleep quality.

What to eat in summer to prevent drowsiness?

Method 1: The water supply should be regular.

Water is very important for maintaining body balance. It can transport nutrients, mineral salts and vitamins, promote internal exchange, and ensure the excretion of garbage in the body. ...

All the symptoms of water shortage (not only in hot summer) are manifested as weakened physical strength and decreased physical recovery ability, thus aggravating fatigue. For this reason, you need to drink at least 1.5 litres of water every day, a few times, and don't wait until you are thirsty.

Method 2: Eat mushrooms.

Eating 200 grams of mushrooms is equivalent to two days in the sun. Mushrooms are rich in vitamin D. Regular consumption of mushrooms can relieve fatigue.

Method 3: Eat more carrots and beets.

Most people who often feel tired lack iron in their blood. Vegetables such as carrots and beets are not only rich in iron, but also easily absorbed by the human body.

Method 4: Eat ginger.

The spicy taste of ginger can make the body generate heat from the inside and enhance immune function. Whether it is preserved ginger or ginger, it has the functions of detoxification, refreshing and eliminating fatigue.

Method 5: Eat edamame.

Soybean is rich in potassium, so you can eat more in summer. For example, cooking soybeans with salt water or cooking with soybeans can not only relieve burnout, but also stimulate appetite and replenish physical strength. Soybean is immature, and its nutrition is more easily absorbed and utilized. Soybean needs and stores iron during its growth, which is not only high in iron content, but also easy to be absorbed. It is a very good food source for children, the elderly and women to supplement iron and prevent anemia. In addition, the content of calcium in edamame is also high.