December and January can be hard. Really hard. The third Monday of January marks Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year. Though these months are supposed to be a time of festivities, there are a number of factors that can contribute to this wintry sadness. Christmas puts everything...
Depression: it’s not all in your head
Many people believe that depression is caused by chemical imbalances in the brain, and in particular, an imbalance of serotonin – our ‘feel good hormone’. The textbook medicine approach is to prescribe anti-depressants to increase brain serotonin. This works for some people; but it does nothing for others. Why? Because...
Nutrients to nurture your mind and improve your mood
Supplements to help support mental health challenges, informed by science and our clinical experience of supporting those with stress and low mood.