Spring: 4 basic habits to take care of our body
The spring it's here. But in what way does this station influence our organism? The simple fact of enjoying good weather, more hours of light and the possibility of doing more outdoor activities contribute positively in our mood. However, it can also lead to what is known as spring asthenia.
The asthenia springIt is explained as a disorder that takes place in this season and that causes negative symptoms in people such as fatigue, bad mood, lack of appetite, lack of energy or even sadness.
Another of the most common problems in this season of the year are the feared allergies that affect more people each year. However, spring also has very positive effects on the health of people since the fact of being able to consume more sun (always under adequate protection) provides the body with vitamin D essential for mineralization of bones or teeth, in addition to other multiple benefits.
How to face the spring: health and aesthetics
With the arrival of the sun's rays, the desire and the need to feel good and comfortable with our body is triggered and that's when we think about submitting ourselves to some aesthetic treatment that allows us to reach the dreaded bikini operation.
Combining some body or facial treatment with an active and healthy lifestyle is the best cocktail for our body at this time of year. The daily stress to which we are subjected, an incorrect feeding, the pollution of the cities or the bad use of the cosmetics affect in a very negative way the health of our skin, for that reason it is important to apply special treatments to renew the organism inside and outside.
Tips to take care of ourselves in the spring
Each season requires specific care. In winter it is essential to protect the hands, feet and lips from the cold, in summer we must pay special attention to the incidence of the sun's rays on our skin ... and in spring the body should also prepare for the season.
1. Change the diet to a healthier one, rich in fruits and vegetables. Purifying our body after winter with a spring diet is important. Spring is a time of transition to the summer in which the body has to prepare. Undergo a cleansing massage: manual lymphatic drainage is an effective way to get rid of fluid retention. This massage manages to activate the functioning of the lymphatic system and returning to the zone the area its elasticity and smoothness.
2. Exercise at least 3 times a week. Being in movement and doing physical exercise helps eliminate toxins from our body, in addition to strengthening the muscles and preventing their weakening. Through electrostimulation it is also possible to define the muscles by simulating the real exercise, achieving the elimination of fatty deposits by the natural activation of the circulatory and lymphatic system.
3. Prepare your skin for the summer. Chlorine from the pool, sea salt, sunrays, sweat ... affect the skin badly in the summer, so preparing it beforehand is a habit to take on in the spring. For this, the expert recommends removing dead skin cells from the face and body, with a deep facial cleansing in the case of the face or with a chemical peeling treatment.
4. Practice relaxation or meditation. There are several techniques, including breathing, one of the simplest, that help you eliminate stress and anxiety from day to day and also serves to prevent spring depression.
Carmen Díaz. Director of the Germaine Goya center, Germaine de Capuccini center in Madrid.
