Summer Fatigue is Real and Here's How to Deal with It

    Summertime is a great time to be outside, enjoying the outdoors with your family and friends, and because of this, no one is paying attention to how much they eat or if they are drinking enough water. After all we are usually on the go with all of the activities we partake in during the warmer months. Even though we may not realize it at the time, we are wearing out our bodies. You may start to ask yourself, "why am I feeling so tired, or worn out?" Don't stress though, you are not the only one who feels this. Many people experience "summer fatigue", here are some reasons as to why this happens and some tips to help you avoid it and enjoy your summer to the fullest extent. 

    There are a few reasons why during the summer we may feel more tired than usual like not taking in enough water during the day, excessive sweating which can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, and a change in your diet. Most times when it gets warmer out people tend to experience a decrease in their appetite which can lead to low blood sugar levels, causing them to feel tired and run down. 

    Some quick tips to help you beat the fatigue this summer are to eat often. A good way to keep your energy up through the day is to eat regular meals and have a healthy snack every three to four hours, as well as staying hydrated and making sure you're getting your daily amount of water in. Sometimes a little more depending on how much you're moving around. If you don't like water, you can opt for fruits that have a lot of water, like watermelon, or maybe even some water-based veggies like cucumbers or celery. Just as long as you are keeping hydrated, that is all that really matters.  Make sure that you are getting enough rest at night. It is important not only because it makes you feel more energized, but it will help keep your body regulated and working correctly to help you deal with the hot weather. 

    Last but not least you can always take your daily vitamins to help combat against this fatigue. At Wellspring Custom Pharmacy we have a wide variety of vitamins that will help with fatigue like Iron, Ashwagandha, Vitamin B12 and more. You can come into our store or visit us online to take a look at our inventory. If you have any questions or want advice on what to do next, give us a call, we are more than happy to set up a consultation so that we can decide what is best for you going forward.