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Get to know your wolves
Read more: Lär känna dina vargarWhile out and about recently, I came across an interesting quote that someone had scribbled on a pole by the canal. I looked up the source and think it's worth sharing in full, because there is so much wisdom in these words. Know the wolves that hunt youIn time, they will be [...].
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GABA - Finding peace and balance in a stressful world
Read more: GABA – Hitta lugn och balans i en stressad världGABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, is an important neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a central role in our mental and physical well-being. GABA has a slowing effect on the nervous system and promotes relaxation and calmness. But what happens when the balance is disrupted, especially with long-term alcohol consumption? Let's dive deeper into this topic and see what [...].
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Serotonin - the key to balance and well-being
Read more: Serotonin – Nyckeln till balans och välmåendeIn the last blog post, I told you about my personal experience with SSRIs and how they helped me deal with my depression. Now I want to give you a deeper insight into the topic of serotonin, what it is and what role it plays in our body. But also, how you can influence your serotonin levels in natural ways to [...].
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My personal experience with SSRIs
Read more: Min personliga upplevelse av SSRI-medicinSince the last blog post was about the important neurotransmitter dopamine, I thought I would dedicate today's article to the perhaps not as associated with addiction but still important, the neurotransmitter serotonin. Many have probably heard about the subject in connection with mental illness/depression and more specifically perhaps the antidepressant serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication that has become very popular in recent [...].
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Secrets of dopamine: motivation and addiction
Read more: Dopaminets hemligheter: Motivation och beroendeMost people know that dopamine plays a key role in all forms of addiction. But what is less well known is the extent to which dopamine helps to drive our entire behavior, minute by minute. But let's start at the beginning and talk about what dopamine actually is. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter and a [...].
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A life hack for better sleep and hormonal balance!
Read more: Ett lifehack för bättre sömn och hormonbalans!I know this is fucking random and has nothing to do with alcohol, but sometimes I write about that too! 🙂 Do you snore too much, wake up with a dry mouth or experience disturbed sleep in other ways, such as getting up and peeing often? Then I will share a trick that [...].