Find out how citrus essential oils, gum, and algae can help you fight depression.
- It is widely known that the hormone serotonin is responsible for our good mood. In winter, due to the short daylight hours, its production decreases, hence the mood decline. And you can increase it with the help of rhythmic movements: if you want - dance, but if you want … chew the gum! The effect will be in both cases!
- Certain foods also help to produce the "hormone of joy": turkey meat, asparagus, spinach, seeds, cottage cheese, pineapple and banana. And also sweet (of course, in moderation).
- Do not forget that there are things that can only be done in winter: play snowballs, make a snowman, go skiing and ice skating … In the summer you will regret not having done this, so put on warm equipment - and go!
- The chemical phenylethylamine, which is abundant in seaweed, helps the production of serotonin, so indulge yourself with a seaweed salad often.
- Canadian scientists have found that often the reason for our desire to keep warm is … lack of communication! So call up and meet your family and parents more often in winter.
- During cold weather, ventilate the room more often and install an air ionizer - a sufficient amount of ions helps to reduce seasonal depression by almost 50%!
- Buy an aroma lamp and citrus oils. They are proven to set you up for a positive wave!
- Did you know that mold in the home can be the cause of the winter blues? According to doctors, the toxic substances produced by her, getting into our body, suppress emotions. This is where the apathy and discouragement comes from, so scrutinize your home for mold! By the way, chlorine helps to fight it.
- Take magnesium! Lean on nuts, seeds and greens - and you will sleep soundly and always wake up refreshed and full of energy.
- In winter, we all don't have enough light, so try to be outdoors more, always pull the curtains and use fluorescent lights.
