Mindfulness & Mental Health

4 Ways to Help Beat the Winter Blues

Yep, it’s still winter, which means we’re still experiencing shorter, darker days that can negatively affect our mood. This is because sunlight stimulates the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that controls your body’s sleep-wake cycle. When this cycle is thrown off course, your brain may produce too much of the sleep hormone melatonin, which can make you feel lethargic, and not enough of the feel-good chemical serotonin. To help stave off the winter blues, we’ve gathered four supplements that can give your mood the boost it needs this season.

NOON RENEW Nootropic Drops

RENEW Nootropic Drops

$70

Drawing on Eastern wisdom and backed by neuroscience, this daily tincture draws on CBD and nootropics like lion’s mane and ginkgo biloba to support mood and motivation. Plus, it’s made using patented and proven CELLg8® Technology, which makes CBD water soluble so it can work 15x faster and absorb better.

Hello Goldie Creme de la Creme Adaptogen Booster

Creme de la Creme Adaptogen Booster

$35

This vegan creamer is our favorite way to transform a morning tea or coffee into a mood-boosting beverage! Organic ashwagandha and lion’s mane offer spirit-enhancing properties, while monk fruit extract, cinnamon, and vanilla beans provide a touch of sweetness without any added sugar.

The Fullest Warm Feelings Saffron Latte Sachets

Warm Feelings Saffron Latte Sachets

$46

While we’re talking about cozy, uplifting drinks, we can’t forget the Warm Feelings Saffron Latte Sachets from The Fullest. Made with mood-boosting saffron from a woman-owned and operated business in Southern California, each drink mix can help you feel good in more ways than one.

HUM Nutrition Here Comes the Sun

Here Comes The Sun

$12

Support your mood while giving your immune system a much-needed winter boost with Here Comes the Sun from HUM Nutrition. As a vitamin D (also known as the sunshine vitamin) supplement, it provides some of the best benefits the sun can offer, no matter the season!