PICTURE: PEXELS/MOOD
Are you trying to find a natural approach to feel happier and have more energy? By making small lifestyle adjustments, such as going outside, exercising, or eating particular foods, can have a big impact.
You may give your brain the boost it needs to feel happy and more balanced by making tiny, constructive changes.
These simple suggestions could provide the boost you need:
According to Havard Health, “An area in the centre of the brainstem produces serotonin, which then acts on many different parts of the brain to affect a variety of functions and behaviours.”
The above faculty of health at the Havard Institute mentions that some of these functions and behaviours include:
- Digestion
- Memory
- Body temperature
- Sleep
The Cleveland Clinic further explains that serotonin is a neurotransmitter that travels throughout your body and between nerve cells in the brain. Problems with physical and mental health can result from either too high or too low serotonin levels.
The above clinic also claims that there are a number of health conditions that can be linked to low serotonin levels such as:
- Depression
- Anxiety.
- Issues with sleep
- Gastrointestinal issues
How to boost serotonin levels naturally
“One natural way to increase serotonin is by working out. When you pedal your bicycle or lift weights, your body releases more tryptophan, the amino acid your brain uses to make serotonin,” the health faculty advises.
The health-focused publication Healthline states that you can boost your mood naturally by managing emotions and stress levels through yoga, journaling, and therapy sessions.
The above health hub also claims that although serotonin cannot be obtained directly from food, your brain may produce tryptophan, an amino acid, which is then transformed to serotonin. The main sources of tryptophan include meals high in protein, such as tofu, salmon, and turkey.
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