Root causes

5 ways you can figure out if you have a weakened immune system
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5 ways you can figure out if you have a weakened immune system

Reading Time: 4 minutesAs we head into winter we need to be more careful with flu viruses spreading more easily during this season since the air is dry and chilly. The days are short and we are unable to get proper sun exposure to make vitamin D naturally. Since vitamin D is (apart from zinc and vitamin A) essential for a robust immune system, you may need to take some extra precautions to make sure that you are supporting your immune system the best that you can.

6 foods that I keep in my kitchen which supports mood (the first one will surprise you)
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6 foods that I keep in my kitchen which supports mood (the first one will surprise you)

Reading Time: 4 minutesThese are often the very foods which we reach for when we are feeling low, depressed or anxious making us feel good only to crash later on. The foods I have shared in this post are only some of many which contain key nutrients for brain health. These are nutrients like amino acids, b vitamins, magnesium, omega 3 fatty acids, phytonutrients, zinc and other vitamins.

To improve your mood focus on your gut
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To improve your mood focus on your gut

Reading Time: 4 minutesOur gut communicates with our brain and vice versa. The gut microbes and the cells of our create signalling molecules that send messages to the brain along the gut brain axis which influences our mental and emotional states. Also, signals travel in the reverse direction as our mental and emotional states in turn affect our gut health. This entire communication network is more important for your overall health and wellbeing than you could ever have imagined.

Change is inevitable, are you willing to ride the wave of change?
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Change is inevitable, are you willing to ride the wave of change?

Reading Time: 3 minutes if we stay open and curious to an ever changing landscape in our life of new possibilities, hopes and dreams then CHANGE can actually help us build resiliency. By learning to explore what presents itself rather than shutting down, we can ride the waves of change rather than getting carried away by its undercurrents

5 practical ways to to turn towards gratitude and make healthier choices
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5 practical ways to to turn towards gratitude and make healthier choices

Reading Time: 4 minutesOur language reflects our thoughts and our thoughts and words shape our future experiences. Grateful people use words like gifts, blessed, fortunate and blessings whereas less grateful people are more inclined towards words like burdens, deprivation and complaints. However, it is possible to shift our mindset and incline it towards positive emotions and move from self-critical talk to one that is supportive and nourishing.