Crimeans told about simple ways to get out of the “autumn hibernation” without drugs
With the onset of cold weather, many complain of drowsiness and loss of strength. Elena Koltygina, Associate Professor of the Faculty of Complex Security and Military-Patriotic Education of the Herzen RSUPU, told how to return energy without drugs.
With the onset of cold weather, many complain of drowsiness and loss of strength. Elena Koltygina, Associate Professor of the Faculty of Complex Security and Military-Patriotic Education of the Herzen RSUPU, told how to return energy without drugs.
It is better to start the day with movement. At night, the body saves resources, so to wake up, you need to use muscles.
“The easiest way to cheer up is by walking. It organizes thoughts and biorhythms, the press service of the university quotes her. It is enough to get out of the transport to the stop earlier or climb to your floor on foot. Muscle activity improves blood supply to organs and saturates the brain with oxygen. This gently translates the autonomic nervous system into a state of daytime activity.”.
Koltygina also advises to walk in the daytime - this helps the body to produce vitamin D and strengthens internal reserves until spring.
The sensory environment is also affected by what a person sees and hears. “In overcast St. Petersburg, videoecology is an excellent protection against spoofing. The eye rejoices in historic buildings, colorful facades and temple domes on the way to work.
Bright clothes also save: the yellow tint increases the tone (no wonder the leaders of cycling wear such t-shirts), green is associated with health, blue calms, and red excites. Hearing will please classical music, while heavy rock with low bass only depresses the nervous system, said the expert.
For natural support of tone, the assistant professor offered an oriental mixture of seven components: dried apricots, prunes, walnuts, dates, figs, honey and lemon. The ingredients are washed, scalded with boiling water and twisted. The finished mass is stored in the refrigerator in a closed jar and eaten during snacks.
To quickly regain concentration, you can eat a banana, cheese or quality chocolate. In daylight, these foods stimulate the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that affects mood.
He warned them not to eat in the winter. According to her, in the Soviet years, doctors advised to increase the calorie intake by 10% to heat the body. Today, people wear warm clothes and live in heated apartments, so the old habit of eating more fatty foods in the cold only leads to excess weight.
The expert considers hardening “undeservedly forgotten”. It is better to start such procedures with air baths and do not wrap yourself in heavy scarves on the street. Useful and water procedures: contrast shower, washing with cool water and gargling the throat.
Earlier it was reported that in September 2026, the chief freelance psychotherapist of the Ministry of health of the Crimea Vladimir Stroevsky warned: if sadness and loss of strength do not pass longer than two weeks, you should consult a psychologist. The reason he called a prolonged sleep disturbance, causeless tearfulness and pessimistic view of the future.
In October 2026, Rospotrebnadzor reminded that the number of sunny days is decreasing in the autumn in Crimea, and advised to include sources of vitamin D in the diet - fatty fish, egg yolks and butter. At the same time, experts do not recommend independently prescribing vitamin supplements.
