Loading...Neurotransmitters are powerful chemicals that regulate numerous physical and emotional processes such as cognitive and mental performance, emotional states and pain response.
Virtually all functions in life are controlled by neurotransmitters.
Interactions between neurotransmitters, hormones, and brain chemicals have a profound influence on overall health and well-being.
When our concentration and focus are good, we feel more directed, motivated, and vibrant.
Unfortunately, if neurotransmitter levels are inadequate these energizing and motivating signals are absent and we feel more stressed, sluggish, and out of control.
Disrupted communication between the brain and the body can have serious effects on one’s health both physically and mentally.
Depression, anxiety and other mood disorders are thought to be directly related to imbalances with neurotransmitters. Some of the more common neurotransmitters that regulate mood are Serotonin, Dopamine, and Norepinephrine.
Serotonin imbalance is one of the most common contributors to mood problems. Some feel it is a virtual epidemic in the United States.
Serotonin is key to our feelings of happiness and very important for our emotions because it helps defend against both anxiety and depression.
You may have a shortage of serotonin if you have a sad depressed mood, anxiety, panic attacks, low energy, migraines, sleeping problems, obsession or compulsions, feel tense and irritable, crave sweets, and have a reduced interest in sex.
Additionally, your hormones and Estrogen levels can affect serotonin levels and this may explain why some women have pre-menstrual and menopausal mood problems. Moreover, stress can greatly reduce your serotonin supply.
Dopamine and Norepinephrine are responsible for motivation, energy, interest, and drive. They are associated with positive stress states such as being in love, exercising, listening to music, and having sex.
These neurotransmitters are the ones that make you feel good. When we don’t have enough of them we don’t feel alive, we have difficulty initiating or completing tasks, have poor concentration, have no energy, and lack motivation.
Low neurotransmitter levels drive us to use drugs (self-medicate) or alcohol, smoke cigarettes, gamble and overeat. For many years, it has been known in medicine that low levels of these neurotransmitters can cause many diseases and illnesses.
A neurotransmitter imbalance can cause Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, irritable bowel, hormone dysfunction, eating disorders, Fibromyalgia, obsessions, compulsions, adrenal dysfunction, chronic pain, migraine headaches, and even early death.
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