Mental Wellness

Mental wellness and mood are important components of our overall health and wellness. When we feel well mentally, we feel better physically, and vice-versa. Our "feel good" neurotransmitters are dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. Along with other transmitters, these function to regulate mood, focus and emotion, as well as pain response and energy levels. When our neurotransmitters are out of balance, they can cause mental and emotional illnesses, some of which are classified as depression, anxiety, and pain.

Along with a healthy diet, exercise, and sleep, our mental wellness and mood formulations can support mood and cognitive function, stress management, and mood disorders such as anxiety or depression. In these articles from our health library, we discuss the role of nutrition and the gut microbiome in mental health, how acupuncture can help support mental wellness and overall health, and other factors which can impact your mood and mental outlook.