Spring is here, and with that comes the light. This will affect us in different ways. It all depends on our built-in 24-hour clock. It controls hormones and neurotransmitters in the brain and keeps our circadian rhythms working properly. But when the circadian rhythms don’t work, like with jet lag or seasonal changes, some people are more affected than others.
What happens when the seasons change is that hormone levels and levels of certain neurotransmitters change. The changes can affect both our sleep and our mental well-being. When it gets lighter, the nocturnal hormone melatonin decreases, while the stress hormone cortisol and the neurotransmitter serotonin increase. The result is that we have more energy, while we can feel both tired and depressed. This is because the body reacts faster than the head.
But for those who find the changing seasons problematic, there is help available. A simple way is to be outside in nature and follow the rhythm of nature. If we are outside in daylight even during the winter months, the seasonal transitions can be mitigated, and the spring light will not be a shock. Another tip is to eat, sleep and exercise regularly, make sure to keep your circadian rhythm and go to bed no later than midnight. Light therapy and antidepressant medication can also have a good effect, says the scientist.
Facts about sleep, getting enough sleep and rest is important for both mental and physical health. The body and brain need sleep to recover, replenish energy, and process sensory impressions from the day.
When we sleep, the body slows down, heart rate and blood pressure drop, breathing slows down and muscles relax. The body recovers. Impressions from the day are processed, new knowledge and memories are stored. The production of stress hormones decreases during sleep, while other important hormones are formed. The immune system is also activated, which can make you more resistant to infections, for example. When you are temporarily ill, sleep is often important for faster recovery and recovery.
Our circadian rhythm is controlled by various hormones as mentioned here before, such as melatonin and cortisol, which make us naturally sleepy at night and alert during the day. Yet it can be difficult to fall asleep at night. This is partly because circadian rhythms vary slightly from person to person, partly based on our genes, and we can, for example, be morning or evening people. People who have slept a long time in the morning or taken a nap during the day usually have a harder time falling asleep that night. If you have been awake for a long time, it is often easier to fall asleep, as well as if you have slept to catch up on from previous nights. It can also be easier to fall asleep if your body is tired from being physically active during the day, but it is important to have time to wind down and not be too active just before going to sleep. Being outside in daylight can also promote the body’s natural circadian rhythm, which makes you more tired in the evening.
So ok, now I have understood that sleep is important, but how do I get into sleep faster and better though? Go to sleep at the same time. Give yourself time to cool down. Let your bedroom become a bedroom. Avoid stimulating and energizing drinks or foods before bedtime. Be physically active and take advantage of daylight. Being physically active during the day reduces your stress levels, while also making it easier to regulate your body temperature. There are substances in the body, hormones, that control when we get tired and when we become more alert. When you are outside in daylight in the morning, it becomes easier to set your internal biological clock correctly so that the right amount of the right hormone is released at the right time.
Calazo has published a new book, which provides good inspiration for new adventures. And this time in Norway, more specifically the Sogne area. Torkjell Djupedal presents and describes a total of 93 tours, and their ratings. 
So if you are ready for tours in Norway, this is a first choice for easily finding great adventures. 
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Now its a fact, the spring is here. Trail-running, hiking etc. Just to begin exploring…New season for trail-running means new shoes. The Dynafit Alpine Pro shoe will be this season choice. When it comes to trail-running shoes, approach-shoes or even hiking-shoes/boots you can get some good advice here;
Lace up the shoe, and start lacing with one side of the lace half as long. Directly up to the top eyelet. Lace the other end through each eyelet on the way up.
When you now tighten, you automatically get a wider fit at the foot. Good if you have a blue nail etc.
