Choose a piece of artwork that inspires you and place it prominently by the door where it can give
you a mood boost as you are coming and going.
Not exact matches
Something
as simple
as a walk in the park will
boost health, perk up your
mood, and improve your concentration and creativity.
This is a super-food hot chocolate too,
as the cacao gives it such an incredible
boost of disease - fighting antioxidants,
as well
as lots of the happy - hormone serotonin, which acts
as a natural
mood boosting and anti-depressant!
This recipe cuts the cooking time down on your regular soup
as the Vitamix blitzes a veggie - riffic combo of onions, carrots, celery, and tomato into a steaming bowl of
mood -
boosting comfort.
This is a shame
as it is reputed to be
mood enhancing, immune system
boosting and has anti-cancer properties.
To really
boost your
mood, try this, positive affirmations can have a huge impact on how we feel, this is one of Louise Hays suggestions for depression, I am enough just
as I am.
I decided to create a
mood boosting and blood sugar stabilizing milkshake I could enjoy
as a treat —
as well
as blend up for Scott when he has exhausted my homemade chocolate stores (* wink wink *).
Enjoying sweet foods in moderation is part of a balanced diet,
as it prevents us from feeling deprived, and can
boost our
mood which is always a healthy thing!
Sardines may not immediately strike you
as a happy food, but these little guys are sky high in
mood boosting omega - 3 fatty acids and Vitamin B12 and loaded with minerals such
as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc.
We recommend you to have one first in the morning
as a great
boost in energy and
mood.
As a bonus maca powder will
boost your
mood, support your immune system and balance your hormones.
As ever I wish you a
mood -
boosting win to celebrate if you are there, and a damn good reason to enjoy a nip of something on a school night if you are watching from home.
The Daily Mail (always a bastion of good faith when it comes to women's issues) is currently proclaiming that «Mothers who choose not to breastfeed are «twice
as likely to get postnatal depression because they miss out on
mood -
boosting hormones released by the process»», while the Telegraph is announcing that «Failing to breastfeed may double risk of depression in mothers».
It may seem silly, but a little beauty
boost can ramp up new mom's
mood and may increase at - home productivity,
as well.
I know this isn't always realistic but if you ever feel like you have a drop in your supply, spending the day close to your baby and nursing
as much
as possible are the best ways to
boost it (and your
mood from all of that wonderful oxytocin)!
Bananas: Bananas are great sources of nutrients, such
as potassium and Vitamin C. Plus, bananas give you an energy
boost, lots of calories and aid in overcoming depression due to high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin — the happy -
mood brain neurotransmitter.
Thus, it
boosts the immunity
as well
as increases the
mood of happiness.
It takes between 90 and 120 minutes for a child to move through one entire sleep cycle — which brings benefits such
as: stabilizing
mood, increasing alertness, improving motor skills, enhancing brain connections, sharpening visual and perceptual skills, repairing bones, tissue and muscles,
boosting the immune system, regulating appetite and releasing bottled up tension and stress.
Although most of us recoil at the idea of «busywork,» such mindless tasks can
boost our
mood —
as long
as we have an excuse to perform them, according to a study in the July issue of Psychological Science.
The researchers suggest that next time you're waiting around for something to happen, think of a reason to keep yourself busy — even simple activities such
as taking a walk or organizing a closet could
boost your
mood.
In the year after people moved from less green to greener urban spaces, they experienced a significant
boost in mental health markers such
as mood and confidence.
As a result, more serotonin remains in synapses (small gaps between cells over which information flows from one neuron to another), which has the effect of
boosting mood.
Another study found that walking outside
boosted mood as well
as self - esteem.
Daylight is ideal,
as sunshine
boosts mood and levels of depression - fighting vitamin D, but some studies suggest that even going outside in the dark can shift your negative outlook, Garber says.
This morning energy
boost doubles
as a
mood pick - me - up.
Because we know there are endless benefits associated with exercising outside — improved
mood, a stronger immune system, and improved heart health, to name a few — making outdoor exercise
as safe
as possible could be an incredible way to
boost our overall mental health.
These factors all likely contribute to the immediate mind - clearing and
mood -
boosting effects of exercise,
as well
as the long - term management of stress, anxiety, and depression.
Lower oestrogen can wreak havoc on pre-menstrual emotions by dropping levels of
mood -
boosting hormones such
as serotonin and dopamine.
Catuaba bark is a famous aphrodisiac in Brazil and it
boosts your sexual endurance
as well
as your
mood.
Good Carbs Slow - burning carbs (found in foods such
as whole grains, legumes, and starchy vegetables) help your brain make serotonin, a
mood -
boosting chemical that has been detected at low levels in people with depression, says Khalsa.
Nobody knows this
as well
as Porcaro, whose
mood -
boosting bouquets are nothing short of spirited.
The small amounts of negative ions may also be helpful in
boosting mood as well.
This research certainly doesn't justify going out on dark chocolate binges, but it does seem that a few squares of good - quality dark chocolate with a high percentage cocoa solids (80 % or more), or a cacao drink, can help
boost our
mood and may be enjoyed in moderation
as part of a healthy balanced diet rich in polyphenols from other sources, especially vegetables and fruits.
For example, carbohydrates and foods that contain vitamin D
boost levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter associated with
mood (and the same one targeted by drugs such
as Prozac).
Foods with caffeine content such
as freshly brewed tea taken at two to three cups a day can
boost *
mood, memory, and focus.
Eating healthfully not only helps us live longer by preventing chronic diseases such
as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, but it also
boosts energy and
mood, increasing our overall quality of life.
The study also found a longer - term benefit,
as well: After watching one video a day for two weeks, people who felt those immediate
mood boosts also reported feeling better overall from Day 1 to Day 13.
Studies show that running can
boost mood, improve sleep, and lower the risk of ailments such
as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
AthLEAN - RX4 Women contains many essential ingredients that women are typically deficient in such
as: Calcium and Vitamin D for strong bones; Protein for developing lean toned muscles; and Iron for
boosting the immune system and staving off anemia while providing
mood stabilizing benefits.
Antioxidants present in these seeds
boosts mood and may be helpful to overcome the menopause symptoms such
as hot flashes.
It will work the same
as far
as exfoliating & softening your skin, but won't have the same scent or
mood boost that the orange essential oil provides.
Using them
as a component of a healthy diet
boosts mood and health.
Vitamin D is called the «sunshine» vitamin
as it helps increase our
mood and
boosts our immune system which is a factor in preventing breakouts.
With Huma - Torch ™ Fat Burner, you get the power of thermogenic compounds
as well
as mood -
boosting natural ingredients that make your weight loss easier on your body.
This salad is one that will soothe your mind
as well
as your hunger, thanks to its relaxing
mood -
boosting ingredients and fresh flavor.
I share tips about the benefits of a B - complex vitamin (for adrenal support), vitamin B6 (especially for PMS - type anxiety and worry, the calming amino acid called GABA, plus the
mood -
boosting and calming benefits of a grass - fed burger (loaded with zinc, iron and omega - 3s) and pumpkin seeds
as a snack (because they're rich in both tryptophan and zinc)
It lowers blood pressure levels,
boosts libido and
mood, reduces cortisol in the body, and even acts
as a naturally mild
mood stabilizer.
If stronger, healthier, plumper and more radiant skin aren't enough for you, the benefits also stretch out to improving the strength and vitality of your hair and nails, by ensuring roots and cuticles are better nourished with minerals and essential proteins,
as well
as boosting your energy levels,
mood and overall health and immunity.
It's got some magnesium but it's also got some other great stuff
as well like antioxidants and phenylalanine which
boosts dopamine and can help with cravings,
mood and focus.
Blue wavelengths which
boost attention, reaction times, and
mood are the worst to be exposed to at night
as these suppress melatonin levels the most.