Firstly, serotonin and dopamine are
both neurotransmitters. According to Healthline” Neurotransmitters
are chemical messengers used by the nervous system that regulate countless functions and processes in
your body, from sleep to metabolism.” To that into simpler terms
neurotransmitters are the communicators between neurons in the brain and other
cells in the body.
Serotonin and dopamine
are often referred to as “happy hormones” because when they are released it
makes us feel good. Serotonin regulates mood and the sleep-wake cycle, and dopamine
is connected to the feeling of pleasure.
After researching how to naturally boost your serotonin and dopamine levels and eliminating the websites that claim that essential oils cure all of the world’s problems here are the tips, I found most helpful.
1. Try to get at least 30 minutes
of sunshine every day. Absorbing sunshine gives you vitamin D which helps with
energy levels and supports your immune system health.
2. Practice gratitude. I know it’s
easy to focus on the negatives but take a few minutes to think of the positive things
in your life that you are thankful for. I’m thankful for my family, my friends
and iced coffee.
3. Eat carbs. Carbohydrates boost
serotonin levels so go for that order of fries every so often! Life is all
about moderation.
4. Limit caffeine and alcohol. You
don’t have to cut these out of your life completely again moderation is key but
the crash from the temporary boost offered by caffeine and alcohol often leaves
you feeling even worse than before.
5. Get a good night’s sleep. Sleep
is critical for mental health
6. Listen to your favorite music, avoid
the sad songs with this one put on your “pump up” song.
7. Get a massage. A relaxed person
is a happy person
8. Exercise. Moving your body
releases endorphins
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