Throughout the article it is repeatedly stated that stated that balance is significantly important in minimizing/preventing anxiety.
Stress affects an individual both physically and mentally and can imbalance the hormonal levels, which can lead to unbalanced brain chemistry, primary when the individual has insufficient serotonin
(a naturally occurring chemical in the brain, a neurotransmitter that regulates the brain functions such as mood, appetite, sleep and memory. The hormone imbalance can also lead to low thyroid (a gland that makes and stores hormones that help regulate the heart rate) function, and over stressed adrenal glands (glands that produce hormones that help the body control blood sugar, burn protein and fat), all of the affects of which can affect the moods …show more content…
Consuming adequate amounts of protein and carbohydrates can help in balancing the brain chemistry, as a diet rich in protein supplies amino acids to support the brain function is ideal. Whilst the complex carbohydrates, provide the glucose to the body to provide the essential energy to your brain nerve cells, which helps balance the brain chemistry as the primary source of energy for the brain and nervous system are carbohydrates.
Essential fatty acids are also necessary in order to appropriately nourish brain tissue and cell membranes. The essential fatty acids can be found in food sources such as nuts, nut betters, olives and avocadoes.
Balancing your hormones:
Oestrogen is a natural anti-depressant and mood stabiliser and progesterone is a natural tranquilizer. These hormones are essential in regards to maintaining a healthy and happy body and mind. When hormones are balanced individuals feel peaceful, calm and well. Having an adequate amount of these hormones can calm an individual whilst also providing proper sleep, stabilize irregular moods and can help ease
Stress affects an individual both physically and mentally and can imbalance the hormonal levels, which can lead to unbalanced brain chemistry, primary when the individual has insufficient serotonin
(a naturally occurring chemical in the brain, a neurotransmitter that regulates the brain functions such as mood, appetite, sleep and memory. The hormone imbalance can also lead to low thyroid (a gland that makes and stores hormones that help regulate the heart rate) function, and over stressed adrenal glands (glands that produce hormones that help the body control blood sugar, burn protein and fat), all of the affects of which can affect the moods …show more content…
Consuming adequate amounts of protein and carbohydrates can help in balancing the brain chemistry, as a diet rich in protein supplies amino acids to support the brain function is ideal. Whilst the complex carbohydrates, provide the glucose to the body to provide the essential energy to your brain nerve cells, which helps balance the brain chemistry as the primary source of energy for the brain and nervous system are carbohydrates.
Essential fatty acids are also necessary in order to appropriately nourish brain tissue and cell membranes. The essential fatty acids can be found in food sources such as nuts, nut betters, olives and avocadoes.
Balancing your hormones:
Oestrogen is a natural anti-depressant and mood stabiliser and progesterone is a natural tranquilizer. These hormones are essential in regards to maintaining a healthy and happy body and mind. When hormones are balanced individuals feel peaceful, calm and well. Having an adequate amount of these hormones can calm an individual whilst also providing proper sleep, stabilize irregular moods and can help ease