This blog is the fourth installment in our neurochemistry blog series, building on our earlier discussions of dopamine, serotonin, and cortisol. Each of these chemicals does play a different role in how we think, feel, and react to things. Dopamine drives motivation, serotonin supports mood, and cortisol helps the body respond to stress. Adrenaline on the other...
Cortisol is often referred to as the body’s primary stress hormone, playing a key role in how the body responds to pressure, challenge, and perceived threat. While it is essential for survival, ongoing elevation of cortisol can affect how the brain functions, particularly in areas related to thinking, communication, and emotional regulation. This article is the third installment in our...
When you start looking at the chemistry of how we feel, serotonin emerges as one of the most recognised chemical messengers in the nervous system. Often called the "feel-good" neurotransmitter, although it does much more than that. It influences everything from emotional stability to digestive health. As part of our neurochemistry blog series, we recently explored dopamine and its...
