Across
- 3. Professional who provides nutrition guidance for mental and physical health
- 5. A consistent daily pattern that supports mental stability
- 6. Physical activity known to boost endorphins
- 14. The body’s primary stress hormone
- 17. Habit of consistently avoiding stressors rather than addressing them
- 18. Hydration is key for maintaining this mental state
- 20. Technique of challenging negative thought patterns
- 21. Practice of staying present in the moment
- 24. Lack of this can negatively impact both mood and focus
- 25. Essential macronutrient that stabilizes blood sugar
- 27. Emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress
- 28. Hormone that regulates sleep cycles
- 29. The body's natural “feel-good” chemicals
- 30. The connection between digestive health and mood
Down
- 1. Neurotransmitter associated with happiness and well-being
- 2. The mental state of feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope
- 4. Sudden drop in blood sugar that can affect mood and irritability
- 7. The ability to recover from stress or adversity
- 8. Chemical messenger in the brain
- 9. A diet rich in whole foods supports this type of health
- 10. Hormone associated with bonding and connection
- 11. Key vitamin produced from sunlight exposure
- 12. The gut is often called this “second” organ due to mood connection
- 13. A common technique to reduce anxiety through controlled breathing
- 15. Type of fat that supports brain health (abbrev.)
- 16. Condition often linked with low mood and loss of interest
- 19. Balanced intake of nutrients to support body and mind
- 22. Nutritional imbalance that can affect energy and mood levels
- 23. Chronic condition of emotional and physical tension
- 26. A mineral linked to relaxation and improved mood