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83What are Neurons and how do they Communicate?
A discussion on neurons and neurotransmitters, covering the parts of the neuron, how neurons activate and communicate with each other (from resting to action potential), the basic types of neurotransmitters (acetylcholine, dopamine, endorphin, gamma amino butyric acid or gaba, norepinephrine and serotonin), and how agonist and antagonist drugs mimic and block the effects of neurotransmitters on behavior.
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80What is MSG and Why is it Bad for Your Health?
There is much controversy over the food additive known as monosodium glutamate (MSG). Many health conscious consumers today are asking the question “what is MSG?” MSG, is a salt derived from glutamic acid...
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88Serotonin and Carbohydrates
In the not so distant past, doctors sometimes prescribed what they considered inert substances to patients when there was no real medicine to cure their ills -- or when they believed that a patient was a...
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74GABA Supplement
Are you struggling with feelings of depression? Do you find yourself tossing and turning at night, unable to get your much-needed sleep? Do you want to lose weight and at the same time gain more muscle? ...
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72Understanding depression and anxiety
Here is a general overview of the physiological process of depression/axiety.
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61Burn Fat Using Your Brain
There are many ways to lose fat, and I am sure you know of a good few. But how about use your brain to lose fat. Have I got you thinking? Don't worry I am not saying you need to use your brain because I...
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86What are the Biological Foundations of Behavior?
An overview of the role of the nervous system, its characteristics, communication pathway and major divisions; and the endocrine system, particularly of the pituitary and adrenal glands, in the field psychology.
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68Effect of Classical Music on the Brain.
Classical music affects the brain’s organization and abilities, through its melody and rhythm. The rhythm raises the level of serotonin produced in your brain. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, involved in...
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66Dreaming: Exploring the Unconscious World
The mind is like an iceberg, it floats with one-seventh of its bulk above water.Sigmund Freud The exploration of the unconscious mind owes its dues to the wonderful mental process known as dreaming. The...
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88Homeopathic Treatments In Bipolar Disorder
“I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder over 15 years ago. During that time I’ve tried many different medications such as Paxil, Prozac, Wellbutrin, Depakote, Risperdal, Seroquel, Lamictal, and...
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