Is there a natural supplement or food that helps combat winter fatigue and lack of concentration?
31-year-old woman
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31-year-old woman · 7 years ago
Since winter has arrived, I have been feeling very tired and have trouble concentrating. I am not currently taking any medication, except for asthma. I have a history of depression, so I am alert to the symptoms, but other than the fatigue and lack of concentration, I don't feel anything that would lead me to believe that I am starting to feel depressed or anything. My hours are stable and I don't have insomnia; I sleep about 8 hours a night.
Alexandre Chagnon · 7 years ago
Good morning, Madam,
Alexandre Chagnon · 7 years ago
A very valid question! However, you should know that taking supplements or food are not very effective in these cases. Besides taking a vitamin D supplement (all Quebecers should take one because of our low exposure to sunlight during the spring, winter and fall months), I simply advise you to eat well, i.e. eat enough vegetables and fruits (in that order).
Alexandre Chagnon · 7 years ago
That being said, there are some very interesting efficacy data about light therapy. Not being an expert on the subject, I invite you to read more on the subject, such as through this article from La Presse published in 2015 (http://www.lapresse.ca/vivre/sante/201511/17/01-4921730-luminotherapie-mode-demploi.php). Exercising outdoors is also very effective in improving the symptoms you describe.
Alexandre Chagnon · 7 years ago
Does this answer your question?
31-year-old woman · 7 years ago
Thank you very much for all these solutions! You have answered my question very well.
Alexandre Chagnon · 7 years ago
Thank you and have a good weekend.
Alexandre Chagnon · 7 years ago
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