Natural Medicines
The Body
Wellness
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This hormone, made in the pineal gland is involved in the organization of circadian rhythms.

What is melatonin?

100

This chemical in the brain is a known contributor to feeling and well-being, these include the regulation of mood, appetite, and sleep

What is Serotonin - Serotonin is also a contributor to muscle contraction and some functions including memory and learning. - Higher levels of serotonin are also linked with situations that will bolster self-esteem, increased feelings of worthlessness and creates a sense of belonging.

100

This can result in poorer learning ability and also decrease your attention level

What is Sleep deprivation - Getting proper sleep is crucial for brain health and development. -Circadian rhythm controls your sleep-wake cycle. An altered sleep pattern can lead to increased eating and weight gain. -Regular eating pattern with protein in morning meals, snacks, and lunch as well as consuming most carbohydrates in the evening can help sleep patterns ALSO, Coffee, tea, or any other stimulants, should be consumed at circadian-neutral times (eg. Before 4pm)

200

This natural antidepressant is effective for mild-to-moderate depression and more effective than placebo.

What is hypericum perforatum aka St. John's Wort

200

This chemical in the body plays a large role in the fight or flight mechanism.

What is Adrenaline “The Energy Molecule” - Also causes increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and works by causing less important blood vessels to constrict and increase blood flow to larger muscles. - The term “adrenaline rush” comes in times of distress or facing fearful situations. This can trigger a person to do things that terrify or put themselves in situations that feel dangerous.

200

_____________ can contribute to a persons being unable to sit long enough to eat or eat “on the go”.

What is Anxiety or overactivity - Anxiety can feel like a tense sensation in your stomach, the heightened sense of awareness you have about everything going on around you, and the slight fear or sense of dread. - - This heightened level of awareness creates stress of your body. - Heightened anxiety can also affect regular eating and sleeping patterns. Regular eating and sleeping patterns are important for mental well-being

300

This plant-based drug is thought to be more effective than placebo for mild anxiety states as it is believed to have a calming effect without altering consciousness.

What is Piper Methysticum aka Kava Kava?

300

This chemical in the body is responsible for reward-driven behaviour and pleasure seeking

What is Dopamine “The Reward Molecule” - A person can increase their dopamine naturally by being a go-getter in your daily life and flooding your brain by achieving your goals. - Many addictive drugs act directly on the dopamine system, which is why drugs can be so addictive.

300

______ often resembles and can be misidentified as clinical depression

What is Burnout?

400

This seed has been used in Chinese Medicine for more than 2,000 years for the treatment of cognitive deficits and affective symptoms in organic brain diseases, such as Alzheimer's Dz.

What is Ginkgo Biloba?

400

This part of the brain plays a role in the processing of emotions.

What is the amygdala - The amygdala has been implicated in modulating stress response mechanisms, particularly when feelings of anxiety or fear are involved.

500
St. John's wort induces what cytochrome?

What is CYP3A4?

500

This area of the brain synthesizes acetylcholine

What is the Nucleus of Meynert?