Tag: serotonin

  • The ‘Happy Hormones’ You’ve Been Chasing May Not Work The Way You Think

    The ‘Happy Hormones’ You’ve Been Chasing May Not Work The Way You Think

    Forget expensive wellness protocols, extreme routines and complicated dopamine hacks. Some of the most reliable ways to influence the brain chemicals linked with mood are surprisingly ordinary, and the science behind them is far messier than social media often suggests. Dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphins have become the stars of the feel-good economy, with countless…

  • How Gut Health Shapes the Obsessive Mind

    How Gut Health Shapes the Obsessive Mind

    For decades, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) was viewed almost exclusively through the lens of the brain, a problem of faulty neural circuits and chemical imbalances. The disorder, defined by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors, has traditionally been treated with antidepressant medications targeting serotonin levels and cognitive-behavioral therapies designed to retrain habitual thought patterns. These approaches have…