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Emotionally healthy life and self-care <\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Living an emotionally healthy life includes being intentional about self-care. This not only helps us keep a good balance in our lives but helps us at a physiological level, increasing the levels of serotonin (a neurotransmitter) in our brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FUNCTION OF SEROTONIN<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 When serotonin levels increase, we feel better \u2013 more content and happy.  That is the function of serotonin \u2013 to pass on to the brain the message of contentment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FIVE KEY SELF-CARE STEPS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 What are the key self-care steps we can take to naturally increase serotonin?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. To maximize serotonin you need sleep (7-9 hours per night).<\/li>
  2. Healthy nutrition (limit the sugars and caffeine).<\/li>
  3. Exercise (15-20 minutes per day of walking helps!).<\/li>
  4. Sunlight (30 minutes a day).  Use nonpolarized sunglasses only.<\/li>
  5. Effective stress management.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

     Focus on these areas and you will be taking big steps towards functioning at your best! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Looking for more? Below is my contact information:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Doug Feil MS, LPC (720-689-4631)<\/strong> dfeil@feilcounselingandconsulting.com<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6112 S. Devinney Way, Littleton, CO 80127<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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