Emotional intelligence means managing our emotions and those of others, and being able to choose appropriate action.
Our feelings are regulated by neurotransmitters such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Serotonin is often called the “feel good” neurotransmitter.
Here are some things to know about this important mood regulator.
1. Proper regulation of serotonin in the body relieves symptoms of depression and anxiety.
2. Vitamin B6 and magnesium can elevate serotonin. (Allan Lieberman, M.D.)
3. Seratonin receptors decrease significantly with age – up to 55%. (Carolyn Meltzer, M.D.)
4. Foods high in serotonin are bananas, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, tomatoes, plums, avocados, pineapples, eggplant and walnuts. (Roger Gould, M.D.)
5. Anti-depressants work with the serotonin you produce through L-tryptophan which is present in pork, duck and turkey.
6. Low levels of serotonin in the brain can lead to underlying inability to handle powerful feelings which can result in impulsive acts, aggressive behaviors, poor judgment, and self-destructive tendencies.
Low-serotonin monkeys in experiments take daring jumps from trees and injure themselves. Low-serotonin rats do risky things in experiments, and also accept small immediate rewards instead of waiting for a bigger prize.
7. Serotonin can also be enhanced by talk therapy and by aerobic exercise such as jogging or dance. (Joseph Glenmullen, M.D.)
8. Touch increases serotonin during massage, decreases pain levels, improves sleep patterns, decreases fatigue, anxiety, depression, and cortisol levels in fibromyalgia patients. ( http://www.healingarts report.com)
9. Some physicians believe increased light can affect serotonin levels positively (Carol Watkins, M.D.). It’s not clear whether the intensity of the light or the spectrum, but not full-spectrum lighting, which is often used in work places, has been shown to create hormones ACTH and cortisol in levels considered stressful.
This is informational. Before you take any vitamin, pill or medication, check with your personal physician.
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