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Boost Your Health to Improve Your Mood Posted by Isaac Eliaz of Amitabha Medical Clinic & Healing Center While
it is common to experience more stress and episodes of depression
during the winter months due to the shift in weather, minimal sunlight
and typical holiday stress, there are a few tools that may help you
fight off the winter blues. Supplementing with key vitamins and
minerals, eating healthy foods, and engaging in regular moderate
exercise are just a few ways to boost your health and your mood this
season.
Take Your Vitamins
Vitamin
D is actually a hormone that the body creates naturally from food and
sunshine. Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) is found in plant-based foods such
as cruciferous vegetables and leafy greens, whereas vitamin D3
(cholecalciferol) is supplied to the body through supplementation and
exposure to sunlight, and supports immunity and improves mood.
Eat Wisely
Omega
3 fatty acids found in oily fish such as salmon and mackerel may also
help relieve occasional seasonal depression. Omega 3 fatty acids help
form cell membranes and keep them soft and flexible, which allows for
better passage of serotonin through cells. Studies have also revealed
lower rates of depression in countries where people eat more fish.
Additionally, foods such as brown rice, whole grains, lentils, fish, and
turkey are rich in the amino acid tryptophan, which is a precursor to
serotonin production. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter associated with
greater feelings of wellbeing and happiness.
Exercise
Regular
exercise is not only beneficial for your physique but also for your
mind. Brief activity releases endorphins, which are neurotransmitters
that cause you to feel happy and satisfied. Exercise can also help to
generate new neurons in the brain, thereby potentially improving memory
and brain function. Moving your body provides a powerful outlet for
stress, so even if you may not immediately feel happier, you may feel as
though you are releasing unexpressed stress and tension.Click Here for Provider's Detail Page
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