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  • Women's Fitness

    POWER UP YOUR MOOD

    Jan 20, 2021 4 minutes
    Words: Christine Bailey

    The turmoil caused by the pandemic has affected everyone in different ways. Uncertainty, fear and anxiety caused by ongoing stress can place its toll on our bodies, health and mood. Almost one in five adults were likely to be experiencing some form of depression during the Covid-19 pandemic – a doubling compared to beforehand.

    However, the good news is that our diet and lifestyle can have a profound effect on our mood, motivation and resilience. Research is revealing how low mood, anxiety and depression are linked to a number of underlying factors, including inflammation, blood sugar imbalances, oxidative stress, poor methylation, and gut and hormone imbalances. These can all impact the balance of neurotransmitters (such

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