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Beating Post-Holiday Blues: Why Summer Leaves You Fatigued and How to Recover

Did you love your summer vacation but now feel fatigued and low? You're not alone—82.4% of French people reported these symptoms in 2009, a classic case of post-holiday blues, or "coup de blues."

As wellness experts with years guiding clients through seasonal slumps, we see this often. After weeks of spritzes, barbecues, rich foods, sugars, and alcohol, toxins build up. Summer heat disrupts circulation, trapping them in your system. Sweating offers some relief but depletes vital minerals, intensifying fatigue.

That relentless heat also ramps up your body's cooling efforts, draining energy. Add hot nights, alcohol, mosquitoes (plus any late-night adventures), and sleep takes a hit.

Toxins, deficiencies, an overtaxed system for cooling and detox, plus sleep debt—the perfect storm.

Expert Advice: Tap into your RTT days for rest, or like most French people, start planning your next getaway. This boosts morale and banishes the blues.