April is the month when you feel tired, weary and sleepy. But why? What happens to our body and, above all, what does the saying “sweet April sleep” have to do with it? Let's find out together.
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The popular saying "April, april: the sweetest time”It is not just a simple proverb, because at the base there is something true proven by science.
In fact, with the arrival of spring it often happens to feel tiredness, mood swings, greater hunger, drowsiness and difficulty in concentrating.
These completely harmless and, of course, transient ailments are related to the change of season.
The reason? With spring, the hours of daylight increase, the days get longer and the temperatures become milder, and to all this is added the transition from solar time to summer time.
(Read also: Spring fatigue: 5 foods (plus 1) useful against the sense of weakness typical of this period )
April sweet sleep: why
The changes mentioned above put a strain on our body, since metabolism tohormonal balance, until the circadian rhythm, for this it is necessary to gradually get used to the new season.
But why do you feel sleepy and tired? We feel more tired, probably because longer days lead us to be more dynamic and active during the day, or we suffer from spring allergies that weaken and lead to greater tiredness, or because you go to sleep later and, consequently, you wake up later or wake up more sleepy. Hence the saying "Sweet April to sleep".
Obviously, these minor ailments are harmless but can interfere with daily activities; in this case, the advice is to contact your doctor who can prescribe a supplement if necessary.
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