#Good #mood
Autumn. An accumulation of a variety of colors, from all shades of ocher to gray… but at the same time, threats to our psyche.
One of them is the post-holiday blues, the so-called post-holiday tension, which affects up to 70 percent people, and women suffer from it more severely. Many people still feel the effects of long-term stressful situations that the pandemic certainly brings. According to WHO, we are already facing a pandemic of mental disorders, i.e. depressive and anxiety disorders, increased sensitivity to stress, and low mood. In Poland, in December 2020, 29% of women had symptoms of depression. In addition, mental health problems were reported in an increasing group of young people (between 18 and 24 years of age).
And now there is a third factor resulting from the season, commonly called seasonal depression. Research shows that in Poland approximately 10% of the population suffers from this seasonal affective problem. Many people experience disturbing symptoms related to a decline in mood: feeling sad, anxious, and losing interest in social life. They may experience less enthusiasm, excessive irritability, problems with memory and concentration, as well as complaints of chronic fatigue and constant sleepiness. One of the reasons is probably the reduction in the amount of daylight that reaches our brain. In addition, there are many other weather-generating factors: atmospheric pressure, intensity of solar and thermal radiation, temperature, humidity, air movement (wind) and its intensity, cloud cover, precipitation and factors that we do not notice, such as air ionization, electromagnetic field, cosmic radiation… According to data from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management, 50-70% of Poles react to atmospheric changes.
This is why we need to talk about our mental health right now. This cannot be a taboo topic. If symptoms persist for a long time, it is worth seeking help from specialists. We must also remember how important prevention in this area and a healthy lifestyle, including appropriate diet and supplementation, are.
According to some scientific studies, rosavin together with salidroside, the active ingredients of Rhodiola rosea (Rhodiolin), they are able – by increasing the level of serotonin (commonly called the happiness hormone) in the brain – to prevent or even eliminate the symptoms of low mood. Rhodiola rosea increases the transport of serotonin precursors, tryptophan and 5-hydroxytryptophan to the brain. Thus, Rhodiola rosea’s adaptogenic properties may depend on its ability to increase serotonin levels inside the brain.
Due to reduced exposure to sunlight, experts also recommend daily supplementation with vitamin D (D-drops liquid vitamin D, VITAMIN D 2000 IU) from September to April. This vitamin is also largely responsible for, among others: for our well-being, immunity and supports proper cell division.
Substances with nutritional and physiological effects that will help maintain our proper psychological functions, strengthen the nervous system and reduce the feeling of tiredness and fatigue include: vitamin c (C 1000 Plus, C 300 Plus with rose hips and bioflavonoids) and the important B vitamins (Stress Management), as well as magnesium (MagneZi B6).
It is also worth supplementing your diet with essential unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids standardized to EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which contributes to maintaining the proper functioning of the brain (Omega 3 concentrate).
Let’s not underestimate the condition of our intestines – our “second brain”. More and more scientific sources confirm that the primary cause of decreased well-being should be sought in intestinal microflora disorders. Intestinal bacteria can secrete neurotransmitters that affect our mood, and long-term disorders of intestinal microflora can adversely affect our mental state. This is why preventive care should be taken to colonize the intestines with beneficial bacteria of the genus Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium (AC Zymes, AC-Zymes Plus) can be an effective support for your health.
To sum up, it is worth using this time for regeneration and taking comprehensive care of your mental health: with the help of the right key bioactive ingredients, appropriate physical activity, various relaxation and stress reduction techniques, e.g. mindfulness, meditation or other breathing techniques. Stay in a good mood, be ready to work at full speed and keep your head light even during these short, cloudy or rainy days. We are with you!
