General well being

Most people are only aware of the standard 12 physiological body systems and not so much the endocannabinoid system. We have heard of the urinary, digestive, reproductive, and respiratory systems. We’ve also heard of the endocrine, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and cardiovascular systems, the lymphatic, immune, and the less-known integumentary (skin) systems! Moreover, I created an […]

Art is created with ingenuity and skill. It’s concrete and easy to put into words. On the other hand, anxiety is not so easy to define. People feel and react to it differently. We’ve all experienced anxiety at one time or the other. Our lives are full of ups and downs. Anxiety can creep into

The link between serotonin levels and a healthy gut  Keywords: Serotonin, hormone production, mood, gut microbiome Serotonin, “Our Be Happy” hormone levels are proportional to our gut microbiome happiness. Who would have thought this to be the case? Levels of serotonin depend on the bacteria living inside our guts!  The notion that our brain and

Sunrises, sunsets, and the sunshine in between. Use, don’t abuse, and make vitamin D without skin cancer, wrinkles or supplements. I will explore the essential relationship between sunlight and vitamin D. The role of sunlight in providing us with vitamin D, and the many health benefits of sun exposure will also be discussed.   What

Keywords: Sunsets, sunlight, serotonin, well-being, mindfulness After experiencing a magical sunset last night and how it elevated my mood, I felt compelled to write a small piece on this subject. Mental well-being is vital to a healthier, more productive, and enriched life. Phenomenal sunsets exhibit a breathtaking combination of colours because of light scattering. This