Feeling in a funk?
Here are 3 ways you can boost your mood fast!
1. Meditate
Play some relaxing music, set a timer for 5 minutes, and focus on taking deep breaths for 5 minutes. If you mind wanders that is okay just bring it back to your breath.
Research shows that meditation can greatly boos your mood. One study compared electrical activity between the brains of people who practiced mindfulness meditation and the brains of others who did not. Those who meditated showed measurable changes in activity in areas related to positive thinking and optimism.
2. Ylang ylang
A well-known essential oil that helps fight negative emotions and depression. Inhaling this essential oil through a diffuser or aromatherapy inhaler can remedy depressive moods and promote positivity. It can also help you release negative emotions and improve self-esteem.
3. Listen to music
If you need a mood booster, studies have shown that music can boost your mood and fend off depression.
It can also improve blood flow in ways similar to statins, lower your levels of stress related cortisol and reduce pain.
Listening to music before an operation can even improve surgery outcomes.
Which of these are you going to try first?
Dr. Erin Ellis, ND
Dr. Erin Ellis, ND, is the founder of Hope Natural Health and a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with more than nine years of clinical experience specializing in women's hormone health. After overcoming cancer, Dr. Ellis made it her life's mission to help women find the root cause of why they don't feel like themselves. She believes "normal" lab results are only the beginning of the conversation - not the end - and is known for taking a deeper, investigative approach to hormone, thyroid, gut, and metabolic health.