Exercise Can Alleviate "Spring Drowsiness"
Jingbao News: Spring sleep is not aware of dawn. Recently, hospitals have received many patients seeking medical help for "spring drowsiness." According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, "spring drowsiness" results from cold injuries in autumn and winter damaging yang qi, i.e., insufficient yang energy, manifesting as fatigue. Western medicine believes that during winter, low temperatures cause blood vessel constriction, increasing blood flow to internal organs and the brain, thus enhancing oxygen supply to the brain. As spring arrives and temperatures warm up, cerebral oxygen supply decreases, making people prone to drowsiness. Many mistakenly believe that sleeping more will eliminate drowsiness, but this is not true. Excessive sleep may reduce the excitability of the cerebral cortex, placing it in an inhibited state, leading to increased lethargy. Regulating regular daily routines can help relieve "spring drowsiness," but must be done scientifically—going to bed early and waking up early, ensuring 8 hours of sleep per day.
Exercise and dietary adjustment can alleviate "spring drowsiness." Appropriate physical activity such as flying kites, running, walking, or frequently strolling in parks and squares, sunbathing, breathing fresh air, and using exercise equipment can help, but excessive exercise should be avoided.