by DrJoyce | Jul 1, 2018 | Blog
For the last 4 decades, the question of how to manipulate the serotonergic system with drugs has been an important area of research in biological psychiatry, and this research has led to advances in the treatment of depression. Research on the association between...
by DrJoyce | Jun 30, 2018 | Blog
© kieferpix/Getty Images There’s a certain amount of steps you should hit per minute if you’re walking to lose weight, a new study says. Walking is one of the most pleasant ways to get active, and nearly anyone—even those who don’t want to shell out...
by DrJoyce | Jun 29, 2018 | Blog
Newsflash: Vegetables can help you lose weight! Okay, okay, we admit that’s not exactly breaking news, but did you know that when it comes to rapid weight loss some veggies reign supreme while others fall fairly flat in comparison? It’s true! Thanks to their specific...
by DrJoyce | Jun 28, 2018 | Blog
Vitamin B, St. John’s Wort, and natural sunlight are some of the ways to boost your mood. What causes the dip in mood? Though serotonin is typically recognized as a brain chemical, the majority of this neurotransmitter is produced in our digestive tract. Serotonin...
by DrJoyce | Jun 27, 2018 | Blog
Serotonin is a chemical nerve cells produce. It sends signals between your nerve cells. Serotonin is found mostly in the digestive system, although it’s also in blood platelets and throughout the central nervous system. Serotonin is made from the essential amino acid...
