Winter is finally over, and you're not just imagining that the warmer, brighter weather has refilled your tank. Sunlight energises us emotionally because it reduces production of the hormone melatonin, which promotes sleep but also lowers mood, says sleep coach Tracy Hannigan*. 'We might feel more social and energetic - it's like coming out of hibernation.'
But while spring provokes a sigh of relief in us Brits, there are downsides too. Perhaps you're feeling off-kilter since the clocks went forward? Or is the prospect of all those bank holiday weekends tiring you out already? Here's how to avoid falling at the first fair-weather hurdle.
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1 Top up on vitamin D
In early spring, vitamin D levels can be at their lowest, as your body will have diminished stores. Sunlight is the best source - so get outside on sunny days to top up. Just 10-15 minutes of sun exposure with arms and face uncovered provides enough.
FIX IT: USE THE SHADOW TEST
To stimulate your body to produce vitamin D, the sun needs to be high enough in the sky. You can tell if you're manufacturing vitamin D or not by checking the length of your shadow. The rough rule goes that if your shadow is taller than you are, then there isn't enough sunlight.
2 Swerve bank holiday sickness
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