The days are getting brighter and warmer but are you feeling more tired? It's weird because you are getting the same number of hours of sleep but still feel tired. What can you do about it?
 
Here are a couple Reasons for Spring Fatigue:
 
Maladjusted Circulation
During the winter, animals hibernate. In humans the capillaries on the surface of the skin constrict more so that more blood flow goes to the organs and brain when it is colder. These physiological cycles can occur even if you are living in places were there is not very extreme temperature   fluctuations. During the spring, the capillaries open up more on the surface of the skin and more blood is directed to the periphery. During the time of adjustment, the shunting of blood to the surface reduces blood flow to the brain and organs making you feel more tired until your body adjusts. There are supplements that can help improve circulation. Exercise can help improve your oxygen capacity, allowing more oxygen to oxygenate your cells, helping you feel more awake and energized.
  
Qi Stagnation
Qi stagnation is another common reason for fatigue, especially if you momentarily feel better after you move. You have various meridians (energy channels) that supply your organs. For example, you have a liver, spleen, kidney, heart, lung and intestinal meridians (just to name a few). If there is a traffic jam at a certain point in the meridian, the traffic moves slower. This stuck-ness is called qi stagnation. If there is stuck-ness, energy cannot flow and you have reduced function. Achy pain is also characteristic of Qi stagnation.
 
Many patients feel much better overall and have improved energy after we correct qi stagnation. You can have qi stagnation in the liver but not in the lung meridian, for example, so it is helpful to determine which areas have stagnation in your case. For example:
 
-Qi stagnation to the heart can result in fatigue, heart palpitations, and insomnia.

-Qi stagnation to the spleen (digestion) can result in fatigue, hair loss, bloating, and digestive issues.
 
-Qi stagnation to the liver can result in fatigue, frustration, feeling stuck in life, and headaches.
 
What contributes to qi stagnation? Overthinking, using the brain too much, prolonged periods of certain emotions (frustration, worry, disappointment, self-criticism, resentment ect.), lack of movement, eating too much sugar and carbs, and an office job can all contribute to qi stagnation.
 
It is very common to go to adrenal support supplements to address adrenal fatigue when fatigue is an issue. However, if you have little improvement with adrenal supplements may want to look into other issues that contribute to fatigue. It would be nice to feel good and have the energy so that you are not behind or overwhelmed with day to day activities. Feel free to reach out to me and I would be happy to help you.