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Nutrition: how to feed your brain?

and have a role in regulating emotions in particular. The neurotransmitters that have a direct influence on mood and well-being are mainly: - dopamine or the pleasure hormone that enhances motivation and provides the impetus to make plans - noradrenaline which provides the physical and ...

09
Aug
2022

Natural Aphrodisiacs: 3 Ideas to Boost Your Libido

onth course (in capsule form, for example). Ginkgo biloba is another interesting plant as it affects the brain's chemical messengers: acetylcholine, dopamine, and norepinephrine. A ginkgo biloba course is suitable for both men and women, upon medical advice. Maca, considered a symbol of fertility ...

11
Feb
2013

Nutrition: 5 Foods That Promote Stress

ink is a good idea to relax when stressed. It is true that alcohol initially has a euphoric and anxiolytic effect, as it stimulates the production of dopamine in the brain. But, just like sugar, this effect is temporary. As soon as your body eliminates the ingested alcohol, it produces less dopamin ...

14
Nov
2024

Health: 10 tips to regain energy

eam and leads to good physical fatigue which will help you sleep well. As a bonus, 20 minutes of exercise is enough to produce neuromediators like dopamine and endorphins that boost your mood. So, if your fatigue is mostly mental and/or stress-related, tip #2 to get your energy back is to do s ...

08
Jan
2018

15 foods to relieve stress

to reach for a cheeseburger when you're stressed, but go green for lunch instead. 'Green leafy vegetables like spinach contain folate, which produces dopamine, a pleasure-inducing brain chemical that helps you stay calm,' Heather Mangieri, RDN, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics ...

22
May
2020

Music therapy: 5 benefits of songs on mood.

you wonder why a melody stays in your head and makes you addicted, know that it is nothing abnormal. Songs activate the reward circuit that produces dopamine. They act on the same neural circuits as chocolate, but without the calories! In summary, a good song is an addictive pleasure and listening ...

28
Apr
2023

World Bicycle Day: Why Pedaling is the Solution to Your Problems

us add that cycling makes you happy… and it is scientifically proven! Pedaling is an endurance outdoor activity that allows the brain to secrete happiness hormones: dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and oxytocin. To motivate yourself to get on your bicycle, remember that your efforts will be rewar ...

03
June
2024