In November, I presented data showing the benefits of walking in the woods on your brain health. Now, in Northern Michigan, where I am based, the ground is covered in snow. Should I still go out for a walk if it’s snowy? Yes!

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.

Every cell in your body contains magnesium and needs it to function. Magnesium often serves as a cofactor — a helper molecule — and is involved in more than 600 biochemical reactions in your body happening at any given moment.