by DrJoyce | Dec 23, 2018 | Blog
There are a number of “happiness chemicals” responsible for our good moods, including serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins and more. We’ve heard that oxytocin is released after sex and endorphins from working out, but there are also a number of...
by DrJoyce | Dec 22, 2018 | Blog
SSRI Medications. Certain antidepressants, called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), block the reabsorption, or reuptake, of serotonin. This leaves more serotonin available in the brain, and this is thought to alleviate the symptoms of depression....
by DrJoyce | Dec 21, 2018 | Blog
Serotonin is a hormone found in the human body that transmits signals between nerve cells and causes blood vessels to narrow. Serotonin is also known as 5-hydroxytryptamine. It is most concentrated in the midbrain and hypothalamus areas of the brain, but it is also...
by DrJoyce | Dec 19, 2018 | Blog
Laughter with friends releases endorphins, the brain’s “feel-good” chemicals By Jennifer Welsh, LiveScienceon September 14, 2011 Laughing with friends releases feel-good brain chemicals, which also relieve pain, new research indicates. Until now,...
by DrJoyce | Dec 19, 2018 | Blog
Eat: Red Meats & Poultry Keto diets are often called a meat lovers paradise. Containing zero carbohydrates and plenty of healthy fats, proteins make up the cornerstone of the diet. Meats are rich in the vitamins and minerals necessary for an efficient, functioning...
