Do you know that we have natural brain chemicals that affect our mood?
In our last blog, we discussed three common neurotransmitters involved in mental health: serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine as well as how they work.
This week, let’s take a closer look at natural foods and supplements that can support each of these key neurotransmitters.
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Do you know that we have natural brain chemicals that affect our mood?
They are called neurotransmitters. Two common ones you’ve most likely heard of are serotonin and dopamine. But do you know what these neurotransmitters are and how they work?
In honour of mental health awareness month and our continual quest to shed additional light on the topic of mental health, this week we’d like to take a closer look at a few key neurotransmitters and their effects on mood.
Keep reading to discover which neurotransmitters are related to mental health.
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Today, we’re talking tea!
Tea boasts some great health benefits - which is why we have been drinking it for thousands of years. Its antioxidant abilities make it heart-healthy, brain-friendly and can reduce our risk of developing certain cancers and diabetes.
But, does the type of tea matter? Is green tea that much healthier than black tea? And what difference does adding milk and/or sweeteners do to it?
In today’s blog post, I give you the goods on green tea vs. black tea. And the healthiest way to drink your tea.
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