Understanding cravings
... above to read). When I read the part about PMS and cravings it made total sense. I know a bit about serotonin, and the fact that the amount of it is lower in women's brains during PMS wasn't surprisin ...
Get Well Soon: Herbal Healing R-V
... ioxidants. Good for mild depression.
St. John's Wort: Sedative and pain-reducer that boosts serotonin in the brain. Used for depression, tension, and anxiety. Heals sunburn, bruises, and oth ...
Ginger for Motion Sickness
... hour before your departure, stimulates digestive tract receptors and helps to release the hormone serotonin, which eases you out of that yucky, dizzy feeling. Simply keep up with the ginger every t ...
Decreasing Cortisol
... iously. The British study showed that looking at something that makes you happy will increase your serotonin levels by as much as 24% and decrease cortisol by as much as 16%. In my book that's bette ...
Antidepressants Linked to Bone Loss
... om the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, the class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can be hazardous to your health. SSRIs are connected to incr ...
Genes plus parenting may promote shyness, anxiety
... children carrying one or two short versions of a gene involved in transport of the neurotransmitter serotonin were more likely to be extremely shy at age 7 if their mothers reported little social supp ...
Have Insomnia? Watch What You Eat!
... e healthy complex carbohydrates, like fruit, pasta, potatoes, oatmeal, and brown rice?which produce serotonin, a hormone that induces sleep. In addition, dairy-rich foods, which contain the sleep-prom ...
Exercise for Your Health (Physical and Mental)
... ve anxiety and depression. Scientific studies have found that exercise can increase the levels of serotonin as well as endorphins in your body. These naturally occurring chemicals can help decrease ...
Top Five Healthy Holiday Foods
... ential amino acid that's used in the body to produce the B vitamin niacin, which is used to produce serotonin, a calming, sleep-regulating neurotransmitter. Green Beans are an excellent source of vita ...
Edible Rx
... kness because it stimulates receptors in the digestive tract that help release the soothing hormone serotonin.
Problem: Your Annual Review
Quick fix: Chocolate
Your Godiva habit is a smart one — ...
