18/12/2024
The shortest day is approaching….
The absence of daylight significantly influences biological processes such as hormone production which affect our emotions and mental health, as well as metabolism and energy levels.
IF YOU SUFFER IN THE WINTER, diary these into your week NOW 💙:
***☀️Morning sunlight helps to synchronise our circadian rhythm by triggering hormone release such s serotonin (elevates mood) and cortisol (increases alertness). Ultimately improving our wellbeing and our quality of sleep.
*** 🏃🏿Exercise increases endorphins and serotonin levels. Get your endorphin fix and then cosy up in front of the fire 🔥🪵
***👯Socialising increases our mental wellbeing. Don’t let winter make us lazy!
***🕯️Hygge. The Danish way of persuing coziness and contentment. Embrace Winter by cooking nourishing soups and stews. Cozy up our homes with blankets and maximise light with candles and fairy lights. Invest in daylight lamps or light therapy lamps.
We leave the fairy lights up after Xmas 😉!
***🌅Vitamin D supplements from September through to March. Improve mood, energy and immune status.
