Since it’s now March and spring is officially less than a month away, you may have a case of spring fever. Spring fever is a very real sensation which causes physical and psychological symptoms.
Arising from mid-March to mid-April in the northern hemisphere, the symptoms of spring fever may be more or less distinct based on the person. The most common symptoms include sensitivity to changes in the weather, faintness, irritability, headaches, and lack of drive.
The causes of spring fever are not yet fully known, however, hormone balance may be a contributor. One premise suggests that the body’s reserves of serotonin (the “happiness hormone”), which is produced by sunlight, become drained throughout the winter which causes melatonin (the “sleep hormone) to take more effect. In the spring when the days start to get longer, the body readapts its hormone levels which releases more endorphin, testosterone, and estrogen. The feeling of tiredness is caused by the strain this puts on the body. Food may also be a contributor. People usually consume more calories, fat, and carbohydrates in the winter, whereas the body needs more vitamins and proteins during the hormone adjustment period.
No matter what the cause of spring fever, it’s no doubt everyone’s felt it at some point. Since this winter was especially hard, spring fever may be more strenuous this year. Let the thought of beautiful, warm, sunny weather get us through!
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