Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric—the spice that gives a deep yellow color to Indian curries.

It’s also a popular dietary supplement because of its many health benefits!

Foods can have a powerful effect on your mood - both good and bad. Some people grab foods they *think* make them feel good (ice cream anyone?) but end up feeling worse once the sugar rush wears off. Next time, think about reaching for science-backed foods to improve your mood and supplements for natural mood support.

I have been practicing in Northern Michigan for over 20 years, and year after year, I see two waves of seasonal mood changes in my patients and friends: November and February.

Many begin to feel the symptoms of seasonal mood changes in November when the days become darker and shorter. Fatigue and lack of motivation are common complaints in November when we are digging out our light boxes and preparing for the winter ahead.

How often do you eat curry? If your answer is anything less than EVERY DAY, then please keep reading. Curry gets its deep orange color from turmeric—a spice in the ginger family used extensively in traditional Indian dishes. And the most bioactive compound in turmeric? Curcumin