Mental Health

Tips to Overcome Anxiety

Feeling worried or anxious is the body’s natural reaction to stress and danger, but for some people, the anxiety becomes overwhelming, persistent or irrational, manifesting as an anxiety disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders affect…
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Fenugreek Benefits

Native to the European continent, the seeds of the fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum) appear in many herbal treatments. The PDR of Herbal Medicines reports that the seeds are beneficial in both external and internal applications. While the Food and Drug…
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Serotonin and Diet

Overview Serotonin is sometimes referred to as the happiness chemical because of its association with feelings of satisfaction and relaxation. The brain makes serotonin from nutrients in the diet and releases serotonin into the blood where one of its roles…
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Serotonin & Metabolism

Overview Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is involved in such central nervous system functions as “arousal, thermoregulation, mood, appetite, sleep and pain regulatory systems, according to Macalester University. Serotonin is found throughout your body. Metabolism is “the process by which…
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