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Published on Leave a comment on 9 Easy Ways To Lift And Improve Your Mood

By Dominique Astorino – Amazon One Medical

1. Get Some Sunlight

Humans need sunlight, plain and simple. Yet in a culture that is increasingly indoors, on a computer or phone, or at work, many of us aren’t getting as much sunshine as we need. In fact, nearly half of Americans are short on vitamin D, which can have a direct impact on your mood. Studies have found that exposure to sunlight triggers the release of feel-good hormone, serotonin, which is associated with better mood and life satisfaction.…

Published on Leave a comment on Ruminating: How Do I Stop That? Here’s Some Good Solutions For You!

HOW DO I STOP THINKING OF THINGS OVER AND OVER - LIKE A GEAR STICK THAT REFUSES TO SHIFT? SEE IF THESE HELP YOU. MANY PEOPLE DO THIS - IT MAY HELP YOU TO KNOW THAT.

Tips to Help You Stop Ruminating

By Erica Cirino from Healthline.Com

What is rumination?

Has your head ever been filled with one single thought, or a string of thoughts, that just keep repeating… and repeating… and repeating themselves?

The process of continuously thinking about the same thoughts, which tend to be sad or dark, is called rumination.…

Published on Leave a comment on I Limited Social Media And Quickly Saw Health Benefits

By Trisha Pasricha, MD - Washington Post

Studies have shown loneliness and depression scores rapidly improve in adults who quit or limit social media. Two weeks after quitting, I felt a gratifying shift in my life.

I keep hearing about the harms of social media. Would limiting social media improve my health? Why is it so hard to quit?

The term social media can be ironic: It suggests a connection to others despite being related to our own loneliness and isolation.…

Published on Leave a comment on 8 Healthy Foods That Lift Your Mood

I LIKE THIS ARTICLE I FOUND TODAY ON HealthLine BECAUSE FOR YEARS I HAVE BEEN AWARE THERE ARE MORE NEAUROTRANSMITTERS THAN SEROTONIN INVOLVED IN BETTER MOODS and GOOD MOODS. YOU KNOW THE SAYING; One Size Does Not Fit All? THAT IS SO TRUE WHEN IT COMES TO OUR BRAIN. ANE THERE WERE BOOKS WRITTEN YEARS AGO LIKE Change Your Food Change Your Mood by Janet Maccaro Ph D, CNC (a Nutrition Based Approach to reducing Stress, banishing The Blues and Feeling Great) STILL AVAILABLE ON AMAZON KINDLE.…

Published on Leave a comment on How to Get a Good Night Sleep When Stressed

By Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

Another sleepless night spent worrying as you stare at the ceiling? Stress and anxiety can often keep you from getting the sleep you need.

Many people with anxiety disorders have trouble sleeping and at some point it’s hard to tell whether you’re having trouble sleeping because you’re anxious, or you’re anxious because you can’t sleep. The answer may be both. The fact is that stress and anxiety can cause sleeping problems, or worsen existing ones.…

Published on Leave a comment on Did You Know That Having A Pet Is Good For Our Mental Health? 6 Reasons!

Hi Folks, I had a lot of time on my hands 20 Years ago and I can see the benefit having a Nice little Pet would be for someone with Disturbed Thoughts of some kind - which Mental Health presents us with often. People often feel Lonely or Bored too, and experiencing Unconditional Love from a Pet that shows affection could be a really Uplifting Experience for them.

And this could possibly also serve to snap some people out of episodes of Rumination.…

Published on Leave a comment on Nature: The One Thing You Should Do For A Healthy Gut

By Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum – CleanPlates.Com

DON'T MISS THIS INFO, IT WILL HELP YOU WITH STRESS, IMMUNE SYSTEM AND HEART HEALTH!!!

Stopping to admire a bed of flowers, strolling alongside a river, or sitting on a park bench — chances are, at least one of those scenarios, if not all of them, sounds peaceful and uplifting to you. But time spent in nature benefits more than just your spirits: It can lower stress levels, boost your immune system, improve your heart health, alleviate depression and anxiety, and lead to a healthier gut.…