Are you looking for a happier version of yourself? We are always searching for happiness.
Let’s start with your brain well a chemical within the brain SEROTONIN
It is a chemical that carries messages between nerve cells in the brain and throughout the body. It plays a key role in body functions i.e. mood, sleep, digestion, wound healing, bone & eye health, blood clotting and sexual desire.
Natural ways of boosting your Serotonin levels:
This is known as the happy hormone – we all have down days but there are some natural ways to boost your serotonin levels
• Meditation can help relieve stress and promote a positive outlook on life.
• Get outside – fresh air and feeling the sun on your skins makes you feel so good.
• Use aromatherapy spritz - With energising lemon Tea tree, Bergamot and Nutmeg essential oils
• Dance – put your favorite music on and dance in the kitchen or as you are cleaning – this releases the feel- good hormone as does singing! Any exercise is so good for you.
• Massage – show yourself some self-love have a pampering experience
• Give a gift – this can boost your serotonin too!
• Chocolate! Dark chocolate is a mood booster. It contains amino acid called Tryptophan
Treat yourself to a couple of squares and lift your spirits.
Foods known to be high in tryptophan include:
• eggs.
• cheese.
• fish.
• peanuts.
• pumpkin and sesame seeds.
• milk.
• turkey.
• tofu and soy.