Faced with summer exhaustion, weakness, and dizziness, nature has key allies. Discover how ginseng, royal jelly, and phytotherapy help your body regulate blood pressure and restore vitality.
Extreme heat doesn't just change our routines or invite us to seek shade; it silently puts our body under extra strain. With soaring temperatures, it's common to experience dizziness, a feeling of heaviness, constant fatigue, or sudden drops in blood pressure (postural hypotension).
The technical reason? To self-regulate temperature and prevent the body from overheating, our blood vessels dilate. Add to this the accelerated loss of water and essential minerals through sweat, disrupting internal balance and leaving that familiar “drained battery” feeling.
To keep the thermometer from ruining your summer, Roberto San Antonio-Abad, president of the National Association of Natural Therapies (Cofenat), shares the keys to reconnecting with wellness and helping the body adapt to heat stress.
The power of adaptogens: Clean energy without altering blood pressure
When physical and mental fatigue sets in, phytotherapy offers natural alternatives that act as adaptive “shields”:
- Ginseng & Andean Maca: Renowned adaptogenic superfoods that help combat deep exhaustion, providing progressive vitality without causing overstimulation.
- Royal Jelly: The ultimate nourishing tonic, ideal for revitalizing the immune system and delivering a boost of micronutrients when appetite wanes due to heat.
- Key minerals (Magnesium and Potassium): Essential for replenishing the electrolytes we lose through sweat. Maintaining their levels prevents cramps, muscle fatigue, and recurring dizziness.
Contrast therapies and rituals to regulate your body
Beyond nutrition and supplementation, summer wellness is cultivated through small daily routines that ease vascular load:
“Techniques like hydrotherapy or contrast baths for the legs help tone circulation. Combined with disciplines focused on conscious breathing and relaxation, we allow the body to adapt much more smoothly to high temperatures,”, notes San Antonio-Abad.
4 Golden rules to avoid the summer slump
- Watch your posture: Stand up slowly if you've been lying down or sitting for a long time. By avoiding abrupt movements, you prevent dizziness from a drop in pressure.
- Smart hydration: Don't wait until you're thirsty. Complement water with cold infusions or electrolyte-enriched water.
- Live and light eating: Prioritize fruits and vegetables rich in water and antioxidants that promote light digestion.
- Respect the sun's rhythms: Avoid exposure during peak hours and wear natural, breathable fabrics.
Extreme heat is a health challenge. Listening to your body's signals, hydrating mindfully, and relying on phytotherapy is the best recipe for enjoying the summer season with all the energy you deserve.
