Sunlight enters our eyes and is absorbed by our skin and is key in regulating sleep, energy, and mood.It helps the body make vitamin D, which supports brain health and serotonin production—the neurotransmitter central to motivation, focus, and emotional stability.  Reduced daylight in winter also disrupts melatonin, the hormone that governs sleep-wake cycles. When serotonin drops and melatonin … Read More

Most people think mental health starts and ends in the brain. But over the last decade, research has been pointing us toward a much broader, more fascinating truth: the gut and the brain are in constant conversation. The enteric nervous system, often called the “second brain,” contains millions of neurons and communicates directly with the … Read More