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With the beginning of spring also comes the summer time change, with which we will begin to enjoy days with more daylight hours. The morning of Saturday March 26 to Sunday 27, at 2 it will be 3. That night we will lose an hour of sleep. For most, this circumstance has hardly any consequences for their health, but there are people who find it more difficult to adapt to the new schedule.
The most sensitive to the summer time change due to their lower capacity to adapt are children and the elderly. To try to alleviate the symptoms, experts recommend a progressive time adjustment the days before the change.
Having more hours of light will favor greater sun exposure, which will increase our levels of vitamin D, as well as the secretion of serotonin, a hormone that regulates appetite and mood, among many other functions.
If you are one of those who find it difficult to adapt to the time change, we offer you some recommendations to enter with better foot in the summer time:
-The ideal is that a few days before you try advance your daily routine in about 15 minutes, especially when you go to bed. Keep regular times for going to bed and waking up.
– avoid nappinguntil you notice that you are adapted to the new schedule. If you need it, try not to exceed 20 minutes.
– Practicing moderate physical exercise helps, but do not do it before going to bed.
–Avoid stimulating drinks (coffee, tea or alcohol), especially during the second half of the day.
-Food also influences. To fall asleep it is better to bet on light dinners that include fruits and vegetables. Try not to go to bed until two hours have passed since you ate the food.
– The bed, only to sleep. Avoid TV and other electronic devices in the room. Try to make the environment where you sleep pleasant, with a suitable mattress and pillows that make it easier for you to rest. Before going to sleep try to do relaxing activities: read or listen to music.
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