Mental Wellness
Is Your Mood Off? It Could Be Low Serotonin
Is your mood off lately?
๐ It might be due to low levels of Serotonin โ also known as the Happy Hormone!
๐ค What is Serotonin? It is a neurotransmitter in the brain that affects your mood, sleep, appetite, digestion, and stress.
๐ง What does serotonin do? Simply put: 1. ๐ Keeps your mood positive 2. ๐ง Reduces stress and depression 3. ๐ Improves sleep (helps produce Melatonin) 4. ๐ Positively influences Blood Pressure, Heart health, and Sugar levels 5. ๐ฝ Controls appetite and helps maintain weight 6. ๐ฉ Improves digestion and reduces IBS symptoms
โ๏ธ Sunlight is not just Vitamin D! โข Best time: 7:30 to 9:30 AM โข 15โ30 minutes of face and hands exposure to sunlight โข Even on rainy days, morning light exposure is beneficial!
Morning sunlight naturally increases Serotonin levels.
โ Dr. Ravindra Kulkarni | Just For Hearts