Download or read book Secrets of Serotonin Revised Edition written by Carol Hart and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Serotonin has a powerful effect on the brain: enough and you feel great; too little and you may binge on food and alcohol, get a migraine, suffer from insomnia, or become depressed. In fact, millions of people take prescription antidepressants every day to compensate for their low serotonin levels, without knowing that changes in diet and lifestyle may be all they need to improve their mood. This revised and updated edition features the latest research on serotonin, including: the link between yo-yo dieting and serotonin deficiencies; how serotonin is connected to eating disorders; why migraines and depression are more common among women than men; and serotonin's role in relieving irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and other chronic pain conditions. The eating and activity program in this book will guide you toward relatively simple changes in your eating and sleep habits, bright light exposure, and activity level that will boost serotonin naturally and benefit your overall health and well-being.--From publisher description.

Download or read book Secrets of Serotonin written by Carol Hart and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE YOUR MOOD, ENERGY LEVELS, AND MORE! Serotonin has a powerful effect on the brain: enough and you feel great; too little and you may binge on food and alcohol, get a migraine, suffer from insomnia, or become depressed. In fact, millions of people take prescription antidepressants every day to compensate for their low serotonin levels, without knowing that changes in diet and lifestyle may be all they need to improve their mood. This revised and updated edition features the latest research on serotonin, including: *The link between yo-yo dieting and serotonin deficiencies *How serotonin is connected to eating disorders *Why migraines and depression are far more common among women than men *Serotonin's role in relieving irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and other chronic pain conditions The complete eating and activity program in Secrets of Serotonin will guide you toward relatively simple changes in your eating and sleep habits, bright light exposure, and activity level that will boost serotonin naturally and have an enormous benefit for your overall health and well-being. CAROL HART, PH.D., is a respected biomedical writer, editor, and researcher. She is the author of Good Food Tastes Good: An Argument for Trusting Your Senses and Ignoring the Nutritionists and co-author of Traditional Chinese Medicine: The A-Z Guide to Natural Healing from the Orient. She lives in Pennsylvania.

Download or read book The Secrets of Serotonin written by Carol Hart and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1996-09-15 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A completely natural hormone manufactured by your own body. This book shows you how to boost your Serotonin levels, safely and without drugs.

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Download or read book 5 HTP For Beginners written by Dr Fain Clancy and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to embark on a journey towards improved well-being and mental health? Dive into the transformative world of serotonin with "Unlocking the Serotonin Secret: A Comprehensive Guide to Harnessing the Power of 5-HTP for Enhanced Well-being and Mental Health" by renowned expert Dr. Fain Clancy. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Clancy unravels the mysteries surrounding serotonin, the neurotransmitter responsible for regulating mood, sleep, appetite, and overall mental wellness. Drawing on years of research and clinical experience, Dr. Clancy demystifies the role of serotonin in our lives and introduces readers to the powerful benefits of 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan), a natural precursor to serotonin. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, insomnia, or simply seeking to optimize your mental health, "Unlocking the Serotonin Secret" offers practical insights, evidence-based strategies, and actionable steps to help you take control of your emotional well-being. From understanding the science behind serotonin to implementing lifestyle changes and supplementation protocols, this book provides a comprehensive roadmap to unlocking your full potential for happiness and vitality. Inside, you'll discover: The science of serotonin: Explore the role of serotonin in the brain and body, and how it influences your mood, behavior, and overall health. The benefits of 5-HTP: Learn how 5-HTP supplementation can support serotonin production, alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression, promote restful sleep, and enhance cognitive function. Practical strategies for optimizing serotonin levels: Discover proven techniques for improving serotonin synthesis, including dietary modifications, stress management techniques, and lifestyle adjustments. Expert guidance from Dr. Fain Clancy: Benefit from Dr. Clancy's wealth of knowledge and experience as a respected authority in the field of integrative medicine and mental health. Real-life success stories: Be inspired by stories of individuals who have transformed their lives through the power of serotonin optimization and 5-HTP supplementation. Whether you're a newcomer to the world of serotonin or seeking to deepen your understanding, "Unlocking the Serotonin Secret" provides a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in enhancing their mental well-being naturally. Grab your copy now and embark on a journey towards greater happiness, vitality, and fulfillment. Your path to optimal mental health begins here.

Download or read book Secrets of 5 HTP written by Winifred Conkling and published by St. Martin's Paperbacks. This book was released on 2013-05-28 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 5-HTP: The new, natural way to enhance mental and physical health. If you're picking up this book, you've probably tried prescription drugs, only to find that the expense, unpleasant side effects, and potential for dangerous reactions aren't worth it. You want a natural alternative to remedy your condition, but don't know what to choose. If you're looking to overcome any serotonin-related disorder, from depression to anxiety to weight loss, 5-HTP may be the answer. 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), a compound synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan, has been shown to increase serotonin levels as well as or better than prescription drugs such as Prozac. 5-HTP may also help fight eating disorders, migraines, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and Parkinson's disease. Read on to find out: * If 5-HTP is right for you * What dosages and regimens are recommended for treating your specific problem * Possible interactions with other medications and supplements * When to seek medical help for a problem * And much, much more!

Download or read book The Inflamed Mind written by Edward Bullmore and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2018-12-31 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As seen on "CBS This Morning" Worldwide, depression will be the single biggest cause of disability in the next twenty years. But treatment for it has not changed much in the last three decades. In the world of psychiatry, time has apparently stood still...until now with Edward Bullmore's The Inflamed Mind: A Radical New Approach to Depression. A Sunday Times (London) Top Ten Bestseller In this game-changing book, University of Cambridge professor of psychiatry Edward Bullmore reveals the breakthrough new science on the link between depression and inflammation of the body and brain. He explains how and why we now know that mental disorders can have their root cause in the immune system, and outlines a future revolution in which treatments could be specifically targeted to break the vicious cycles of stress, inflammation, and depression. The Inflamed Mind goes far beyond the clinic and the lab, representing a whole new way of looking at how mind, brain, and body all work together in a sometimes misguided effort to help us survive in a hostile world. It offers insights into how we could start getting to grips with depression and other mental disorders much more effectively in the future.

Download or read book Generosity written by Richard Powers and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-08-03 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Book Award-winning author of The Echo Maker proves yet again that "no writer of our time dreams on a grander scale or more knowingly captures the zeitgeist." (The Dallas Morning News). What will happen to life when science identifies the genetic basis of happiness? Who will own the patent? Do we dare revise our own temperaments? Funny, fast, and magical, Generosity celebrates both science and the freed imagination. In his most exuberant book yet, Richard Powers asks us to consider the big questions facing humankind as we begin to rewrite our own existence. A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year

Download or read book Good Food Tastes Good written by Carol Hart and published by SpringStreet Books, LLC. This book was released on 2007 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hart presents evidence to say that taste is a highly evolved and fundamentally reliable guide to nutritional quality--much more reliable, in fact, than reading Nutrition Fact labels.

Download or read book Dopamine Nation written by Dr. Anna Lembke and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-01-03 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES and LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER “Brilliant . . . riveting, scary, cogent, and cleverly argued.”—Beth Macy, author of Dopesick, as heard on Fresh Air This book is about pleasure. It’s also about pain. Most important, it’s about how to find the delicate balance between the two, and why now more than ever finding balance is essential. We’re living in a time of unprecedented access to high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, gaming, texting, sexting, Facebooking, Instagramming, YouTubing, tweeting . . . The increased numbers, variety, and potency is staggering. The smartphone is the modern-day hypodermic needle, delivering digital dopamine 24/7 for a wired generation. As such we’ve all become vulnerable to compulsive overconsumption. In Dopamine Nation, Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and author, explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain . . . and what to do about it. Condensing complex neuroscience into easy-to-understand metaphors, Lembke illustrates how finding contentment and connectedness means keeping dopamine in check. The lived experiences of her patients are the gripping fabric of her narrative. Their riveting stories of suffering and redemption give us all hope for managing our consumption and transforming our lives. In essence, Dopamine Nation shows that the secret to finding balance is combining the science of desire with the wisdom of recovery.

Download or read book Against Depression written by Peter D. Kramer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-07-25 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Deeply felt... [Kramer's] book is a polemic against a society that accepts depression as a fact of life." —O, The Oprah Magazine A profound look at depression by the author of The New York Times Bestseller, Listening to Prozac In his landmark bestseller Listening to Prozac, Peter Kramer revolutionized the way we think about antidepressants and the culture in which they are so widely used. Now Kramer offers a frank and unflinching look at the condition those medications treat: depression. Definitively refuting our notions of "heroic melancholy," he walks readers through groundbreaking new research—studies that confirm depression's status as a devastating disease and suggest pathways toward resilience. Thought-provoking and enlightening, Against Depression provides a bold revision of our understanding of mood disorder and promises hope to the millions who suffer from it.

Download or read book The Emperor s New Drugs written by Irving Kirsch and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2010-01-26 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do antidepressants work? Of course -- everyone knows it. Like his colleagues, Irving Kirsch, a researcher and clinical psychologist, for years referred patients to psychiatrists to have their depression treated with drugs before deciding to investigate for himself just how effective the drugs actually were. Over the course of the past fifteen years, however, Kirsch's research -- a thorough analysis of decades of Food and Drug Administration data -- has demonstrated that what everyone knew about antidepressants was wrong. Instead of treating depression with drugs, we've been treating it with suggestion. The Emperor's New Drugs makes an overwhelming case that what had seemed a cornerstone of psychiatric treatment is little more than a faulty consensus. But Kirsch does more than just criticize: he offers a path society can follow so that we stop popping pills and start proper treatment for depression.

Download or read book 5 HTP written by Michael T. Murray and published by Bantam. This book was released on 1998 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 5-HTP provides the most in-depth and clinically sound information yet available on this remarkable new amino acid supplement, which offers a safe, natural, less expensive alternative to prescription medications. As Dr. Murray has explained in featured appearances on ABC's "Prime Time Live" and "CBS Sunday Morning, " 5-HTP works by naturally boosting serotonin levels in the body. This is a powerful key to overcoming depression, obesity, insomnia, migraine headaches, PMS, fibromyalgia -- and other serotonin-related disorders.Dr. Murray includes numerous case histories from his own practice that show how to combine 5-HTP with other natural approaches. He also cites extensive American and European research, including double-blind studies showing that 5-HTP is highly safe and effective.

Download or read book The Feel Good Diet written by Cheryle Hart and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 2008-01-03 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No cravings. No stress. No fatigue. Finally, a revolutionary weight-loss program that makes your brain happy as you lose weight. Cheryle Hart, M.D., and Mary Kay Grossman, RD, have discovered that many popular diets deplete your brain's neurotransmitters, especially serotonin, which is crucial to well-being. This "yo-yo brain" effect zaps your willpower and leaves you irritable, depressed, and carbo-craved. Hart and Grossman's The Feel-Good Diet helps you eat to boost serotonin, battle "yo-yo brain," and finally win your war with your weight. You will lose weight, reduce stress . . . and feel good. Learn how to: Stop thinking about food so much Eat smaller portions and feel less hungry Stop craving the foods that "do you in" Includes dozens of delightful new recipes, easy-to-follow meal plans, menu ideas for eating out, and life-enhancing "feel-good" tips for a healthier, happier, and thinner you!

Download or read book Habits of a Happy Brain written by Loretta Graziano Breuning and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-12-16 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers simple activities that help you understand the roles of your "happy chemicals"--serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins. You'll also learn how to build new habits by rerouting the electricity in your brain to flow down a new pathway, making it even easier to trigger these happy chemicals and increase feelings of satisfaction when you need them most.

Download or read book Vigor written by Reza Shadmehr and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An examination of the link between the vigor with which we move and the value that the brain assigns to the goal of the movement. Why do we reflexively run toward people we love, but only walk toward others? In Vigor, Reza Shadmehr and Alaa Ahmed examine the link between how the brain assigns value to things and how it controls our movements. They find that brain regions thought to be principally involved in decision making also affect movement vigor--and that brain regions thought to be principally responsible for movement also bias patterns of decision making.

Download or read book The Female Brain written by Louann Brizendine, MD and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2007-08-07 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since Dr. Brizendine wrote The Female Brain ten years ago, the response has been overwhelming. This New York Times bestseller has been translated into more than thirty languages, has sold nearly a million copies between editions, and has most recently inspired a romantic comedy starring Whitney Cummings and Sofia Vergara. And its profound scientific understanding of the nature and experience of the female brain continues to guide women as they pass through life stages, to help men better understand the girls and women in their lives, and to illuminate the delicate emotional machinery of a love relationship. Why are women more verbal than men? Why do women remember details of fights that men can’t remember at all? Why do women tend to form deeper bonds with their female friends than men do with their male counterparts? These and other questions have stumped both sexes throughout the ages. Now, pioneering neuropsychiatrist Louann Brizendine, M.D., brings together the latest findings to show how the unique structure of the female brain determines how women think, what they value, how they communicate, and who they love. While doing research as a medical student at Yale and then as a resident and faculty member at Harvard, Louann Brizendine discovered that almost all of the clinical data in existence on neurology, psychology, and neurobiology focused exclusively on males. In response to the overwhelming need for information on the female mind, Brizendine established the first clinic in the country to study and treat women’s brain function. In The Female Brain, Dr. Brizendine distills all her findings and the latest information from the scientific community in a highly accessible book that educates women about their unique brain/body/behavior. The result: women will come away from this book knowing that they have a lean, mean, communicating machine. Men will develop a serious case of brain envy.