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DOPAMINE THE HAPPY OR FEEL GOOD HORMONE

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter made in your brain. Dopamine acts as a chemical messenger, communicating messages between nerve cells in your brain and your brain and the rest of your body. Dopamine acts on areas of the brain to give you feelings of pleasure, satisfaction and motivation. Anything that gives you pleasure will trigger the release of dopamine. This can range from a fun activity you enjoy, like dancing or cooking, to sex, shopping , and even certain drugs.  Dopamine often called the as Happy Hormone or Feel Good Hormone. Dopamine also has a role to play in controlling memory, mood, sleep, learning, concentration, movement and other body functions.  As a hormone, dopamine is released into your bloodstream. It plays a small role in the “fight-or-flight” syndrome. The fight-or-flight response refers to your body’s response to a perceived or real stressful situation, such as needing to escape danger. Engage in activities that make you happy or feel relaxed. This is ...

BLACK SESAME FOR STRESS RELIEF

Sesame seeds are a rich source of the amino acid tyrosine, which is used to produce dopamine , a neurotransmitter responsible for keeping the brain alert and memory sharp. Black sesame seeds may help with stress relief due to their high levels of magnesium and calcium, as well as their content of tryptophan , an amino acid that helps produce serotonin . Black sesame seeds contain magnesium, a mineral that plays a crucial role in relaxing blood vessels and reducing stress. You can even use sesame seed oil to massage to reduce headache. Including magnesium-rich foods like black sesame seeds in your diet can contribute to a sense of calm and relaxation . Tryptophan:  Black sesame seeds contain Tryptophan which is an  amino acid that helps produce serotonin, which can help you feel calm and relaxed, and improve your mood and sleep.  Antioxidants: Black sesame seeds contain antioxidants like sesamin, sesamolin, and sesamol, which can help reduce oxidative stress . Oxidativ...