What is September Sickness?｜Check Your Symptoms with This Self-Checklist｜Medical Doctor Teaches How to Cure and Cope!

 

Changes in the season, climate, or work environment can lead to physical and mental unwellness.

While May Sickness is well-known, "September Sickness" is also observed.

Are you alright?

 

September Sickness Self-Check

～Are you alright? What are the symptoms of September Sickness?

Originally, September Sickness originated in Europe, where long summer vacations are common.

This is because people's minds and bodies can't easily switch from vacation mode in July-August to work mode in September.

However, the situation is different in Japan today.

People are more prone to falling ill due to the effects of the intense heat and the temperature difference with air conditioning.

Be aware of the following physical and mental signs.

 

✅September Sickness Checklist

▣ My head feels foggy

▣ My body feels sluggish

▣ My appetite has recently decreased

▣ I often feel anxious

▣ Everything feels bothersome

▣ I can't concentrate on work or hobbies

If you identify with any of these symptoms, you might have September Sickness.

 

How to Cure September Sickness and Effective Measures

～The key is diet, exercise, and sleep

I will share specific advice for September Sickness prevention.

The three pillars of diet, exercise, and sleep are key.

 

●Point 1: Diet

Instead of light meals, it is recommended to consume more protein and fats.

Specifically, meat (beef, pork, chicken), dairy products (yogurt, cheese), fish (bonito, tuna), and soy products (tofu, natto) are good.

 

●Point 2: Exercise

Through exercise, sweat by using your muscles, and boost your immune function with the stimulation of hot and cold baths to feel refreshed.

Additionally, if you combine these nutrients with adequate exposure to sunlight, your "happy hormone" serotonin will increase, improving your daily sense of well-being.

 

●Point 3: Sleep

After a busy day, we all want to sleep soundly at night.

For this, a good rhythm between activity and rest is important for the body and mind, so a calm atmosphere would be beneficial.

For example, there is perfect music that expresses the Nordic landscape and soundscape, which I also recommend. Why not give it a try?

 

◆Recommended Videos & Music

 

 

→Music used in the video above is here 

『Medical Doctor Recommended: Sleeping Nordic Healing Soundscape Clear』

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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◆Dr. Bando's Trivia

～Italy in September is cold!

Speaking of which, about 30 years ago, I attended an international conference in Italy in late August.

At that time, the temperature would drop by 7 degrees Celsius in a week, and thousands of people could gather because hotels were available.

I tried swimming in the Mediterranean, but the water was so cold that I was shivering after about five minutes...

 

 

 

Hiroshi Bando

Doctor of Medicine
Shikoku Branch Chief, Japanese Society of Integrative Medicine
Representative, Tokushima Carbohydrate Restriction Study Group
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Graduated from Tokushima University, obtained ECFMG certification, then completed clinical training in family medicine in the USA. Specialized fields include anti-aging, carbohydrate restriction, music therapy, and sports medicine. Competed in the National Sports Festival as an ice skater (1999-2003). Chairperson of the 9th Japan Music Therapy Association Conference (2009). Silver medalist at the 3rd European International Piano Competition (EIPIC) in Japan (2012). Chairperson of the Japan Primary Care Association Conference (2017, Takamatsu).
Editor-in-Chief of four English medical journals related to diabetes (2022). Author of over 30 books, over 2,000 publications, and over 300 English papers. Representative of "Shin Rojin no Kai" (New Elders' Association) Tokushima.
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Official website: https://pianomed.org/