serotonin

Serotonin: sexual arousal, headaches and exercise

Submitted by goosewort on

It just occurred to me why I get a headache whenever I stumble upon sexually arousing material. It seems that both sexual arousal and migraines are associated with low serotonin levels [1]. When you get aroused serotonin drops and headaches appear. Maybe because of the reboot process my serotonin levels are unnaturally low already and every small arousal takes them below some threshold where headaches arise. Good thing exercise, among other things, increases serotonin.

The Mental Health Benefits from Weight Lifting

Submitted by Everyday Resolve on

http://www.24hrfitness.co.uk/bodybuilding/benefits-of-weight-lifting.html

There are also mental health benefits of weight lifting programs. A regular weight lifting program helps to overcome depression and reduce mood fluctuations significantly. The intense exercises involved in weight lifting increases the dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin levels, effecting mood improvements.

However, some people may become dependent on this emotional boost, in the same way as a jogger's high, and may turn to an intensive workout whenever they are feeling low.

Could Serotonin cause a longer cycle

Submitted by keanmedu on

Would it be plausible a longer cycle? Something that is easily up to a few months longs. Governed by Serotonin. With Serotonin growing slowly as a person is celibate, until it leads to spontaneous orgasms (but not emissions). At that point the system is unstable, and a person often stops being celibate. This leads to masturbation. Which either lowers serotonin, or lowers perceived serotonin (with a system similar to what we know so well about Dopamine). As Serotonin is now lower, a person becomes more impulsive, and masturbates more.

Do Gut Bugs Practice Mind Control?

Submitted by gary on

Do Gut Bugs Practice Mind Control?
by Elizabeth Pennisi on 31 January 2011

Are you a worrier? Low on energy? You might be able to blame your state of mind on the bugs in your gut. Researchers studying behavior and gene activity in mice have found that these microbes appear to help shape brain development. If the findings translate to humans, they could lead to new ways to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders.