Experts from Huantai County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine remind us that the best way to get rid of spring sleepiness is to take action

Zibo News on March 9th Spring is here and everything is coming back to life. However, Ms. Zhang, who lives in Huantai, experienced a rebellious phenomenon. She found that she was increasingly reluctant to leave the bed, and she felt drowsy at work. She was sleepy and unmotivated, and she once wondered if she was sick? The reporter went to Huantai County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital for an interview.

Jin Xiaojun, deputy chief physician of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hall of Huantai County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said that this is what is usually called spring sleepiness. It is a short-term condition in which the human body's physiological functions adjust accordingly with natural seasonal changes and temperature changes. Physiological phenomena. "Many people will have this trouble in spring. People with spring sleepiness always seem to be lazy and unable to cheer up for anything. It is mainly related to the disharmony of weather, work, diet, sleep, and exercise. Sometimes this happens This phenomenon is also a sign of sub-health.”

So, can you sleep more if you are sleepy? Jin Xiaojun explained that sleeping more is not a very effective way to solve spring sleepiness. Under normal circumstances, adults can sleep 7-8 hours a day. Excessive sleep may reduce the excitability of the cerebral cortex and put it in a depressed state. People will become more drowsy and listless, and as a result, the more they sleep, the more sleepy they will become. "The first way to overcome spring sleepiness is to develop a regular life schedule, go to bed early and get up early, and don't stay up late or sleep in. It is best to ensure a 30-60 minute nap at noon to ensure that you are energetic for work or study in the afternoon."

"When spring is warm and flowers are blooming, you should go to enjoy flowers, go for an outing, view the scenery, and soak up the sunshine. This is also the best way to relieve spring sleepiness." Jin Xiaojun said that for those who have been "caught" by spring sleepiness, they can do more deep breathing and aerobic exercise that can increase lung capacity, actively exercise, and participate in outdoor activities. "For office workers who sit at their desks all day long, they should get up and walk around every hour, go outside to breathe fresh air, and supply oxygen to the brain."

Jin Xiaojun said that appropriate increases in nutrition have been proven by research , Lack of B vitamins and overeating are important causes of spring sleepiness. After a full meal, a large amount of blood is concentrated in the gastrointestinal tract for digestion, and the brain is relatively ischemic, which can easily induce food sleepiness. "So citizens should eat more foods rich in vitamin B and not be too full. In addition, they should eat more green wild vegetables and vegetables, especially some aromatic fruits and vegetables, such as shepherd's purse, coriander, celery, Chinese toon, chrysanthemum, etc. The aroma has the effect of awakening the mind and awakening the mind. "

"To overcome spring sleepiness, we must also take precautions against the diseases hidden behind spring sleepiness." Jin Xiaojun reminded the public, "If you maintain a good sleep, you must also take precautions. If you are still listless and sleepy all day long, you should be alert to whether you are in a sub-healthy state, or even suffering from rhinitis, sleep-related breathing disorder, hyperlipidemia, anemia and heart problems, and you need to go to the hospital for further examination and treatment.

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