Sunlight has a direct effect on brain chemistry. Sunlight increases serotonin, a hormone that regulates mood, anxiety, happiness and mental focus. There is a strong association between decreased exposure to sunlight and increased probability of cognitive impairment. Did you know that sunlight and light therapy can have positive effects on mood and cognition? Listen to this episode to find out why, and what you can do to help keep your brain in balance naturally.

Michael Edson, MA, LAc. is the author of Natural Brain Support: Your Guide to Preventing and Treating Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Other Related Diseases Naturally, available on NaturalEyeCare.com