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Sports and Stimulants: A Brief History

The Sporting

But perhaps none is as bizarre as a favorite of bike racers and marathoners of the early 1900s: strychnine, a powerful stimulant to the central nervous system, unless you take too much, in which case it can stimulate you half way to heaven. It dilates coronary vessels and stimulates the central nervous system and respiratory center.

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GABA, Tyrosine, and Taurine: Amino Acids to Support a Healthy Mood

Designs for Health

GABA is a non-protein amino acid that acts as the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain and central nervous system. It has many physiological actions in the body including supporting mitochondrial function, antioxidative status, cellular calcium levels, and membrane stability.

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Short-Chain Fatty Acids: What Are They and How Do They Support the Gut-Brain Axis?

Designs for Health

The microbiome composition of each individual is unique and may be influenced by genetics, physiology, colonization history, diet, medications, and environmental factors. The gut microbiome and its metabolites communicate with the CNS through neural, endocrine, and immune pathways to ensure optimal physiological functions.

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Probiotic Strains Associated with Positive Mental Health

Designs for Health

The term psychobiotics has been introduced to designate probiotics that can influence central nervous system functions and brain networks involved in emotional and cognitive response. longum 1714â„¢ administered for four weeks at a dose of 10 9 CFUs per day attenuated responses to psychological and physiological stress.

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Reasons Movement Teaches Kids to Think and Learn Differently

Skillastics

Physiological Connections A researcher at Columbia University , found direct connections between physical activity and brain health. Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. Movement and physical activity truly helps kids think and learn differently.

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The Art of Breath Control: Harnessing the Benefits of Kapalbhati

The Sporting

All of these processes are physiological in nature, resulting in the achievement of mental calmness and clarity. These effects are the result of regular Kapalbhati practice, as the practice stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, inducing a state of relaxation and calmness.

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Don’t Sleep on These Tips: Re-Set Your Sleep Routine

Designs for Health

Getting the recommended amount of sleep each night is important for every major body system, including the nervous, cardiovascular, immune, endocrine, digestive, and respiratory systems. However, there were no significant differences in sleep duration between the theanine and placebo groups.