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Golden September: products for the transition from summer to autumn
by Stephan Lamprecht
Say goodbye to the autumn blues: 5 tips to combat sleepiness and a low mood
16.9.2024
Translation: Patrik Stainbrook
How is it already autumn? When temperatures drop, the light fades and our internal clocks go out of sync, many of us struggle with a feeling of discomfort. Here’s why and ways to soften the blow of that autumn blues.
Did you know that the average daily temperature can drop by up to 6°C in just seven days at the start of autumn? This change around the start of autumn often marks the abrupt transition from summer to the cooler season. Although the calendar date for the beginning of autumn isn’t until 23 September, meteorological autumn can start as early as the beginning of the month.
Typical autumn ailments
With the onset of autumn, many people suffer from increased tiredness, lethargy and mood swings. Researchers attribute this to various factors:
Outdoor exercise: regular outdoor activity, especially in the morning, strengthens the immune system and promotes the production of happiness hormones.
Vitamin-rich diet: go for seasonal fruit and vegetables. Vitamin C and D support your immune system during the cold season.
Enough sleep: make sure you have regular bedtimes. Seven to nine hours of sleep per night will help your body adapt to the new rhythm.
Warming wellness: trips to the sauna or taking warm baths with essential oils such as eucalyptus can strengthen the immune system and provide relaxation.
Keep the autumn blues at bay with these tips. And, after all, not everything about autumn is bad. My colleague Oliver, mentioned above, even thinks autumn is the best season of all:
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Anna Sandner
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Anna.Sandner@galaxus.deScience editor and biologist. I love animals and am fascinated by plants, their abilities and everything you can do with them. That's why my favourite place is always the outdoors - somewhere in nature, preferably in my wild garden.
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