Understanding Menopause (Menopause #1)

You may have heard of how the sunlight has been touted to prevent cancer but what you may not know is its influence on your mental health is just as profound. When you are deprived of light, cells in your brains that control emotions like pleasure as well as cognition begin to “die”. These are also the brain regions that tend to be underactive if you are depressed, suggesting that without any exposure to light, it may be nearly impossible to feel happy. You are probably already familiar with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is depression that occurs during the fall and winter months when sunlight is scarce. An estimated 10 million to 12 million people in the United States alone suffer from SAD, while about 25 million Americans suffer from the "winter blues," a condition not as serious as SAD but still directly related to a lack of sunlight.

Where To Get Flavonoids

Flavonoids are oestrogen-like compounds found in plants that act as hormone blockers any place in the body where there are excess hormones that could cause such cells degeneration such as breast cancer. Flavonoids are also strong antioxidants, which can be found in foods such as beans, onions, broccoli, apples, and soy products.

Heat Therapy

Using heat therapy is a great way to reduce long-term aches or injury for overworked muscles. If you have sore muscles and joints, use heat to help increase blood flow, relieve muscle spasms, and increase joint mobility.