Hormone articles Tag

Ghrelin and leptin: the hunger and satiety hormones.

What is the hormone of satiety? If snacking is the cause of your excess weight and you're looking to understand why you're always hungry, know that two hormones work together to regulate appetite. The hormone that sends a signal to our brain when we've eaten enough, called leptin, is the hormone of ...

18
Apr
2023

Insomnia: Melatonin is not a miracle cure

What is melatonin? Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by the body. It is secreted at night by the pineal gland in the brain. As night falls, this molecule inhibits the neural networks of wakefulness and stimulates those that control sleep. It therefore regulates biological rhythms and promot ...

26
Apr
2018

Seasonal Depression: Understanding Light Therapy in 5 Questions

this lack of light can cause hormonal disturbances: in periods of low brightness, the pineal gland, located in the cerebellum, secretes melatonin, a hormone that promotes sleep and causes a feeling of fatigue detrimental to our mood and the continuation of our daily activities. This disruption of ...

14
Feb
2007

Nutrition: how to feed your brain?

ting 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 mental energy to complete ...

09
Aug
2022

To sleep well, follow your biological clock!

every day. According to our internal clock, it is from 7:00 am onwards that the blood pressure starts to rise. The level of cortisol which is the hormone associated with waking up climbs while the level of melatonin plummets. The ideal time to get up is between 6am and 8am depending on whethe ...

15
Sep
2022

Vitamin D: Understanding Everything in 5 Questions

y, specifically in the skin, under the action of UV radiation from the sun. That is why this substance, commonly referred to as a vitamin, is also a hormone that our body produces and needs to perform certain functions, such as maintaining a healthy immune system. 2- Which foods contain the most vi ...

31
Mar
2009

The Schlumbergera or Christmas Cactus in 5 Questions

plant easy to propagate, like most succulents. Propagation is done after flowering, by following these steps: - take young terminal cuttings. - dip them in rooting hormone. - plant them in seedling and cutting compost. - place your cuttings in a warm and bright location (at about 20-21°C). Propag ...

28
Dec
2011

Natural Aphrodisiacs: 3 Ideas to Boost Your Libido

in vitamin E makes it an interesting food for both women and men. Good news for sweet tooths: dark chocolate stimulates the secretion of dopamine, a hormone responsible for the sensation of pleasure. So, without feeling guilty, one can nibble on two squares of 70% chocolate in the evening! 3- Using ...

11
Feb
2013

Fatigue, depression: what if you were lacking iodine?

Why is iodine an essential element? Iodine is an essential trace element for the production of thyroid hormones. These hormones are involved in the vital functions of our body, controlling and regulating our entire metabolism. Indeed, although the thyroid is a small gland, it is the conductor that ...

05
Nov
2015

15 foods to relieve stress

gurt is full of calcium and protein in addition to probiotics, you can't go wrong adding more to your diet. Salmon Stress can spike levels of anxiety hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol. 'Omega-3 fatty acids in salmon have anti-inflammatory properties that may help counteract the negative effe ...

22
May
2020

Health: 5 tips to stimulate the vagus nerve

This nerve is the one of the key elements of the autonomic nervous system that regulates our breathing, heartbeat, digestion and the secretion of hormones in our body, without any action of our will. In what areas does it act? The vagus nerve is involved in several biological processes that ...

17
Feb
2022

Heat wave and mental health: how heat affects your mood

There are physiological causes for your bad mood. When it's hot, your heart rate speeds up, your blood pressure rises, and your cortisol or stress hormone levels climb too. So it's no wonder that everyone feels more irritable, although reactions vary from person to person. People who are ment ...

21
July
2022

Eating healthy at work: 6 practical tips for lunch break.

ng or simply continuing to think about your current tasks activates the sympathetic nervous system and increases cortisol levels, which is the stress hormone. However, for proper digestion, the body needs to be calm. The second of the 6 tips for eating healthily at work is therefore to leave your w ...

06
June
2023

How to prune lavender?

to the soil. 3- Plant the cuttings directly into the ground to replace old bare plants or in a pot containing moist soil. It is not necessary to use a rooting hormone for this plant. 4- Water regularly to keep the soil moist for at least the first three weeks. ...

11
Aug
2023

Well-being: 5 health benefits of omega-3s

t cells from the harmful effects of stress and inflammation, during and after a stressful event. Supplemented individuals produce less cortisol, the stress hormone, and pro-inflammatory proteins. Their cells are thus better protected from the effects of aging. This anti-aging effect is of great int ...

21
May
2024

Dietary supplements and cancer: 5 products to avoid

s Wort can reduce the effectiveness of certain treatments, such as irinotecan-based chemotherapies, methotrexate, docetaxel, or imatinib, and certain hormone therapies. 5- Soy and Phytoestrogens The last category of dietary supplements to avoid during cancer treatment concerns women undergoing hormo ...

11
July
2024