Mental health is not just about thoughts and emotions—it’s also deeply connected to what we eat. Research shows that certain nutrients directly influence brain chemistry, neurotransmitter production, and how we respond to stress. How Nutrition Affects Mental Health B-Vitamins (B6, B9, B12) – Vital for neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which regulate mood. Omega-3 Fatty…
Your brain is one of the most nutrient-hungry organs in your body. When certain vitamins and minerals are lacking, mental wellness can be one of the first areas affected. Symptoms like brain fog, irritability, low mood, and anxiety may sometimes be traced back to nutritional gaps. Key Vitamins for Mental Wellness Why Deficiency Happens Even…
From ocean shores to lakeside trails and gentle rivers, being near water—often referred to as spending time in “blue spaces”—has a profound effect on mental health. Pairing a walk with the sights, sounds, and scents of a body of water can lower stress, improve mood, and create a sense of mental spaciousness. Why Blue Spaces…
The first moments of your morning set the tone for the rest of your day. One simple yet powerful ritual that can promote mental clarity, emotional balance, and physical grounding is morning tea meditation—a mindful practice of preparing, smelling, and sipping tea with full presence. Why Morning Tea Meditation Works Morning is when the mind…
In a world that moves faster each day, few practices are as grounding as sitting in nature at sunset with a pen in hand and fresh air in your lungs. The combination of reflective journaling, natural light, and outdoor air can restore balance to both mind and body. Why Sunset Matters Sunset is a natural…
Mindful Breathing with Lavender & Chamomile: A Gentle Reset for Your Mind and Body In the pace of everyday life, our nervous systems rarely get a chance to rest. Over time, this constant state of alert can affect our mental clarity, mood, and even physical health. Two simple, evidence-supported practices—mindful breathing and the use of…
Digestion is when the body breaks down food to absorb the nutrients. These nutrients affect the entire body. The balance is delicate between the relation of the GI tract and the rest of the body. When digestion is hindered it can impact your health over all. HOW DOES IT WORK? Digesting begins when you smell…
Our intestines are a very important part of our digestive system. They are often referred to as our GI (gastrointestinal) tract. During digestion, enzymes are secreted from the pancreas as the food moves from the stomach to the rest of the GI tract. Here the food is broken into micronutrients and macronutrients to be absorbed….
Stress in no new topic for us here at Sakura Natural Health. But today I want to go a little further into the topic. Cortisol is a steroid hormone that is released in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration. Cortisol is the bodies natural way of normalizing the blood sugar and preventing inflammation. When…
We are all affected by our general environment and sometimes we are not aware how it is affecting us. Environmental include indoor and outdoor air quality, water sources, food sources, pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi like mold, radiation, chemicals, and heavy metals just to name a few.
Benefits of Glutamine for The Gastrointestinal Tract, Immune System, and Nerves.
Vitamin D: Why The Vitamin Is Critical To Your Overall Health
Vitamin D is known as the “Sunshine” vitamin. It is a vital vitamin that supports the human body’s bone development and aids the immune system. The vitamin is produced when ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight strike the skin; however, it is also present in foods and dietary supplements.
Vitamin D is known as the “Sunshine” vitamin. It is a vital vitamin that supports the human body’s bone development and aids the immune system.
The vitamin is produced when ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight strike the skin; however, it is also present in foods and dietary supplements.
Despite the vitamin being crucial, researchers found in 2011 that more than 40 percent of the United States suffered from insufficient vitamin D levels. (1)
Vitamin D deficiency can cause a host of medical issues, including osteoporosis, cancer, and heart disease. The rate of Vitamin D deficiency was highest among minority groups, according to the research.
Anxiety can be debilitating and present with many signs and symptoms such as nervousness, restlessness, increased heart rate, rapid breathing, feeling tired or weak, trouble concentrating, trouble sleeping, gastrointestinal problems, and difficulty controlling worry to list a few. Each patient’s case is unique and their presentation coupled with their history aid the doctor in deciding…
Depression, otherwise known as Major Depressive Disorder is a clinical presentation that is serious and is a common mood disorder. People who suffer from depression often feel continuous sadness and hopelessness and worst of all they lose interest in day-to-day activities they once enjoyed. Depression does not only affect the mental and emotional aspects of…
One of the top nutrient deficiencies in the world is Magnesium. (2) If you have dealt with mental and even emotional events issues like anxiety, depression, insomnia, stress and more, you should look into Magnesium supplementation. (3) Our lifestyles have become chaotic and the mounting stress has led to depletion which is further seen through…
We all require energy to get our everyday task done. Energy, in the simplest of terms, is the strength required to accomplish something. Well our body is no different. Our body requires energy to do its everyday task like helping us to digest, replacing cells, and even helping us to detoxify. In order to do…
