Stabilize your mood
FOOD & HEALTH
Known as the ‘happy hormone’ as it contributes to a feeling of happiness and well-being, though it acts as a hormone and a neurotransmitter.
The majority of the serotonin in the body is made in the gut. Probiotics help balance out gut function and play a part in nutrient absorption. Vitamin B6 is necessary for the body to make tryptophan, which is required to make serotonin. Vitamin B3 also plays a crucial role in this pathway as well. Tryptophan is necessary to make serotonin, but when taken with other protein sources, it may not be absorbed well.
Just spending some time in sunlight actually raises your serotonin levels. It’s important to have some of that time without the interference of sunblock. Any form of exercise will do, but card seems to work best to raise serotonin. Still, the best exercise is the one you will do. No one is sure if it’s due to human touch or the actual massage, either way massage has been clearly shown to raise serotonin levels.
Ways to boost:
— practice gratitude
— take a cold shower
— receive sunlight
— keep your microbiome happy
— eat mood foods
— play with crystals
— swim, run, walk
— meditate and spend time in nature
— drink mood boosting herb teas
— do self-care and massage