Divine energies of full moon

NOSCIENCETOBACKTHISTHEORY

Dr Era Dutta shares that some studies state that a big chunk of mental health professionals believe that full moon and lunar cycles may have impacted their patients’ mental health.

“Even as far back as 400 BC, the pull of the moon was blamed for the behavioural changes and the word ‘lunatic’ was based on the idea that changes in mental state were related to lunar cycles. Even though these ancient beliefs are widely held, there is little science to back up the theory that full moon can cause a significant uptick in mental health admissions or emergency room visits by individuals.”

However, Dr Dutta does think an explanation to be that the full moon does impact the energy cycles, the tides of the sea, and even our sleep cycle (circadian rhythm). “When our circadian rhythms are off track, it can precipitate and result in anxiety, mood disorders and even psychosis,” she adds.

SELF-CARE RITUALS

A very popular culture is around self-care near the full moon — the full moon rituals — which apparently help one recharge, reflect, and reconnect with oneself. In the Shamanic culture, there’s even a celebration around the full moon rising. Psychologically, monthly timetabled acts and rituals of selfcare can indeed help heal one’s body and mind. “AS A PSYCHIATRIST, I ALWAYS GET A FEW FAM LY MEMBERS CITING THA THEIR LOVED ONE’S MEN TAL HEALTH WAS IMPACT ED AROUND THE FULL MOON OR ECLIPSE. A SCI ENTIFIC EXPLANATION IS THAT IN THE PAST, THE MOON WAS AN INDICATO OF DATES OF THE MONTH — DR ERA DUTTA, consultant psychiatrist, therapist, wellness expert and founder of

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