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How to avoid the winter blues: 7 powerful tips and tools
At Goldea Health , we understand better than anyone how challenging the winter months can be for those suffering from the winter blues. The 'Winter Blues', as many call it, can really affect your energy, mood and overall well-being. But we have good news: you don't have to be powerless against these dark days. With the right tips and tools, together we can beat this winter blues!
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- The 'Winter Blues' - What is a winter blues?
- The cause of winter depression
- Tips: how to prevent the winter blues
- Vitamins against winter depression
- Conclusion
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The 'Winter Blues' - What is a winter blues?
Let's start by understanding what a winter blues actually is. It's that period when you feel tired and wonder where you'll ever get your energy from again. It's the time when you wake up in the morning after a long night's sleep, but you still feel tired. It's that gloom that seems to hang over your head like a dark cloud and affects your mood. And let's be honest, we've all had moments when we'd rather crawl under the covers and shut out the world. More and more people experience this in the fall. Also called an autumn blues. That's why it's important to recognize it early and prevent complaints instead of fighting them.
Perhaps you recognize yourself in one or more of these signals:
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You remain tired and this does not go away.
- The fatigue never seems to go away, no matter how much you sleep.
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You don't wake up feeling rested, even if you've slept a lot.
- The nights seem too short, and you don't wake up refreshed in the morning.
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You want to sleep more.
- It seems like you can never get enough sleep.
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You feel sad.
- A constant feeling of depression hangs over you.
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You have trouble concentrating.
- Your mind wanders and it's hard to focus.
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You don't feel like doing anything.
- Even the things you normally enjoy now seem boring.
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You get angry and irritated quickly.
- Little things can push you to the limit.
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You have more of an appetite.
- Comfort food in particular seems more appealing than ever.
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You have less desire for sex.
- Intimacy is hard to find.
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You feel less like meeting people.
- Social activities seem like a huge task.
The cause of winter depression
But why does this happen to us in winter? The answer lies partly in biology. Our bodies react to the decrease in daylight and the changes in the seasons. This can disrupt our internal clock, leading to the symptoms of winter blues.Tips: how to prevent the winter blues
With winter just around the corner, we don’t want to discourage you. Instead, we want to provide you with 10 powerful tips and tools to beat the winter blues and face the coming months with energy and positivity.
Vitamins against winter depression
In addition to these tips, it is important to know which vitamins can help against winter depression. Vitamin D, for example, plays a crucial role in regulating your mood and energy level. Make sure you get enough vitamin D. This cannot be obtained from food and certainly not from the sun in the winter (in the Netherlands).
Our Winterpack is a complete support for your well-being during the cold months. In this handy bundle you will find essential nutrients that your body needs to stay healthy in winter.
The Winterpack contains:
- #01 Vitamin C : has a positive effect on the immune system and protects yourself against winter colds.
- #16 Vitamin D3 + K2 : Also known as the sunshine vitamin and supports your bones and immune system.
- #02 Omega 3 : Supports your heart and brain, even when the days are getting shorter.
- #04 Vitamin B12 : Has a positive effect on your energy level and supports your nervous system.
- #06 Magnesium : good for mood and supports muscle and nerve function.
- Pill box : handy for preparing and taking your supplements with you.
With our Winterpack, you don’t have to worry about keeping track of different supplements, because everything you need is conveniently packed in one bundle. To make it even easier, it comes with a handy pillbox to keep track of your daily dosage. Get ready for a healthy, energetic winter with the Winterpack from Goldea Health.