Good moods guaranteed

·        Perk up with lemon balm and valerian root. Together they boost production of the brain soothing chemical GABA.

·        Seeing bright blooms activates areas of your brain responsible for a good mood, so seeing flowers helps.

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·        Higher Vitamin D levels are correlated with less depression.

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·        One gene decides how much mood-boosting serotonin your brain will produce, and making your body constantly work slows that gene.

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·        When your stomach drops, force yourself to smile, it tricks your brain into thinking you feel upbeat, causing it to release mood-lifting hormones.

6 Ways to brighten your mood:

1.      Taking a bath can help protect you against depression

2.      Eating any kind of fruit helps maintain positive emotions

3.      St. John’s-wort (a supplement) is as effective as antidepressants

4.      Fish oil supplements are a positive fat for your mood

5.      Walking can work as well as an antidepressant

6.      Rub out bad moods with massages.

·        Salt is a natural mood booster – a bag of potato chips help beat depression

·        Walnuts are twice as powerful as antidepressants

·        Eggs help control mood swings.