In spring nature awakens, while we, on the contrary, would gladly curl up in bed. The question arises: why does the body weaken in spring? The lack of strength is caused by a body drained by winter illnesses and by a shortage of vitamins and sun. Doctors call this state spring fatigue. What causes spring fatigue? Spring fatigue is a natural state of the body: a person's internal clock slowly reprograms itself. Of course, the body's reaction to changes in the weather also depends on how we cared for our health during the cold season. A spring weakening of the immune system doesn't mean that the change of season affects immunity. Poor wellbeing and a lack of energy signal a shortage of certain substances in our body. What is our body lacking?

• Iron deficiency. If you feel drowsy or weak, your hair is falling out, your nails are breaking and your skin looks pale, it's very likely you're short of this very important substance that helps carry oxygen.
• If, because of a heavy workload, stress or an overfull schedule, the body doesn't get at least 7 hours of sleep a day, fatigue, irritability, mood swings, a lack of concentration and poor memory can appear.
• A vitamin shortage. In the cold season the body lacks not only vitamin D obtained from the sun but also other vitamins. Vitamins C, B and E are especially needed for producing energy. Moreover, these vitamins strengthen the immune system, improve circulation and sustain the body's vitality. They're also especially important for processes such as brain function and metabolism.
• A dietary imbalance. In winter it's especially hard to supply the body with green vegetables and fruit and to keep a balanced, full diet, so we compensate for the energy shortage we feel with carbohydrates and sugar, which provide short-term energy but throw the body and the immune system off balance.

How to avoid spring fatigue? Spring fatigue isn't an illness but a weakening of the body, a need for vitamins that presents as tiredness and weakness. To avoid this state in spring, you must eat as many leafy and legume vegetables, various seeds and fresh fruit as possible. Physical activity, regular meals, a proper sleep routine and fresh air are also very important. For a quick recovery, first of all, mindfulness and effort are needed. It's important to listen to yourself, watch the signals your body sends and try to change your lifestyle. If you feel unexplained fatigue, you must see a doctor, who will help clarify what's causing the fatigue and advise how to address the problem. First we'd recommend turning to a family doctor, who will clarify everything about your lifestyle from A to Z, order the necessary tests and, if needed, refer you to other specialists or prescribe certain medications or restorative procedures. If the cause of the fatigue and weakness is an iron shortage, a fast and convenient way to get back on your feet is iron infusions. During the procedure, an iron preparation is dripped into a vein, so the process is extremely simple and painless. This innovative method makes it possible to completely compensate for an iron deficiency with just 1–2 infusions. If poor wellbeing persists because of a vitamin shortage, strengthening vitamin infusions can come to the rescue. These are just a few of the possible ways to solve the problem. Drop by AND klinika – we really do have something to offer the busy, active person who wants to get back on their feet as quickly as possible!