In winter, risks to physical and mental health increase due to factors like decreased sunlight, colder weather, and holiday stress. To combat seasonal affective disorder, experts recommend increasing exposure to sunlight, brightening the home, and creating a cheerful playlist. Nutritional intake should focus on vitamins C, D, and B-complex due to changes in appetite, cravings, and sunlight-related hormonal imbalances. Regular exercise can also help in managing stress.
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Myths and facts surrounding men’s emotional well-being
“Mental health is inherently a taboo topic, and I think even more so with men,” says nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner Josh Gitalis. He believes societal messaging depicting unattainable stoicism is partly to blame. This, in turn, makes it difficult for men to seek health-related help. “Unfortunately,” adds Gitalis, “this sets up many men to…
Mental Health Nutrition Tips
The mind is a terrible thing to waste, especially when our own nutritional gaps might be contributing to whatever may be holding us back from our full brain potential. In these studies, discover nutrients which rendered positive results concerning mood (and sleep, too): Saffron reduced anxiety and depression in teens In the first study to…
Tips for Improving Mental Health
People with anxious, stressed minds make bad decisions and suffer the consequences. How do you protect your brain when the world feels dangerous and your life uncontrollable? Rest your brain and improve your mental health with these practical tips and tools. When your plans change unexpectedly, send your brain out for coffee Research shows that…
Betsy's Health Foods: Always taking your health & your budget to heart 