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What is Oxytocin hormone ? CAUTION : SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE PLEASE READ AT LEISURE =॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥= Oxytocin is a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and secreted by the pituitary gland. This important hormone plays a crucial role in the childbirth process and also helps with male reproduction. Understanding oxytocin will help you take better care of your health and lead you toward a better understanding of how your body functions. In women, oxytocin is responsible for signaling contractions of the womb during labor. The hormone stimulates the uterine muscles to contract, so labor begins. ***   *** Once the baby is born, oxytocin promotes lactation by moving the milk into the breast. When the baby sucks at the mother's breast, oxytocin secretion causes the milk to release so the baby can feed. At the same time, oxytocin is released into the brain to stimulate further oxytocin production. Once the baby stops feeding, the production of the hormone stops

Stress prevention MENU ENGLISH and TAMIL A COLLECTION OF LINKS RELATING TO STRESS CONTROL IN TAMIL AND ENGLISH (Revised May 2019) /////////////////////////// தமிழில் கீழே //////////////   **  ENGLISH ** FOREWORD BY EZHILARASAN Friends, Electronics and machines are playing havoc to our lives.  Please do lot of physical exercise daily and be healthy From June 2017 when I read in an article in Tamil that by 2020, MENTAL DISEASE will become the number 01 KILLER DISEASE, I started a research in that area. BELOW IS A COLLECTION OF LINKS TO COMBAT THE IMPENDING PROBLEM. READ, RELISH, SHARE With best wishes, Ezhilarasan  Venkatachalam =॥=॥=॥.....ENGLISH....॥=॥=॥=॥=॥= 01 English article on depression by W.H.O. http://www.who.int/news-room/detail/30-03-2017--depression-let-s-talk-says-who-as-depression-tops-list-of-causes-of-ill-health 02 Tips to reduce stress http://e3general.blogspot.in/2018/02/ten-tips-to-reduce-stress-ezhilarasan.html 03 Pet and stress re

Why is volunteering good for mental health? GIVING BACK HELPS OTHERS —AND YOU Volunteering makes an immeasurable difference in the lives of others. Tamil translation  But did you know how much you help yourself by giving back? From lowering stress to boosting self-confidence, volunteering offers many health benefits—especially for older adults. Just search the web: There are over 19 million hits for articles on how doing good helps people lead better, healthier lives. Start reaping these mental and physical health benefits today: Decrease your risk of depression. Volunteering with and for others increases social interaction and helps build a support system based on common commitment and interests—both of which have been shown to decrease depression. Enjoy a sense of purpose and fulfillment —and increase your self-confidence while you’re at it! Stay physically and mentally active. A study released by Johns Hopkins University in 2009 revealed that volunteers actual

What is Cortisol? Cortisol is often called the "stress hormone" because of its connection to the stress response, however, cortisol is much more than just a hormone released during stress. Understanding cortisol and its affect on the body will help you balance your hormones and achieve good health. Cortisol is one of the steroid hormones and is made in the adrenal glands. Most cells within the body have cortisol receptors. Secretion of the hormone is controlled by the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, and the adrenal gland, a combination glands often referred to as the HPA axis. What does cortisol do? Because most bodily cells have cortisol receptors, it affects many different functions in the body. Cortisol can help control blood sugar levels, regulate metabolism, help reduce inflammation, and assist with memory formulation. It has a controlling effect on salt and water balance and helps control blood pressure. In women, cortisol also supports the devel

Hormones changes during MENOPAUSE AND ANDROPAUSE (THIS IS A DUPLICATE ARTICLE) How hormones affect our mood Chemical messengers: CAUTION : HIGHLY TECHNICAL ARTICLE READ AND REREAD AT LEISURE =॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥= Introduction by Ezhilarasan (Just segment repeated) =॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥= Gonadal hormones (oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone) are produced by the gonads (the ovaries and testes) in response to other precursor hormones found in the pituitary gland and other brain areas. These gonadal hormones impact brain chemistry and circuitry, and hence influence emotions, mood and behaviour. =॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥= Some women are very sensitive to small shifts in hormones, others aren’t. Author Jayashri Kulkarni, Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University “It’s that time of the month – stay away from her!” The process of shedding the uterine lining with vaginal bleeding every month has an obvious reproductive focus, but

How hormones affect our mood Chemical messengers: CAUTION : HIGHLY TECHNICAL ARTICLE READ AND REREAD AT LEISURE =॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥= Introduction by Ezhilarasan (Just segment repeated) =॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥= Gonadal hormones (oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone) are produced by the gonads (the ovaries and testes) in response to other precursor hormones found in the pituitary gland and other brain areas. These gonadal hormones impact brain chemistry and circuitry, and hence influence emotions, mood and behaviour. =॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥= Some women are very sensitive to small shifts in hormones, others aren’t. Author Jayashri Kulkarni, Professor of Psychiatry, Monash University “It’s that time of the month – stay away from her!” The process of shedding the uterine lining with vaginal bleeding every month has an obvious reproductive focus, but it has also long been linked with changes to mood and behaviour. Unfortunately, this

LINKS for my recent posting relating to HORMONES Friends, Due to many unforeseen circumstances now I am a DIFFERENTLY ABLED person leading a VERY DIFFERENT LIFE STYLE. Now I have lot of time. Though I am a Commerce Post Graduate, presently, I am doing lot of research on PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH --- how to maintain it, how to prevent the on set of a disease etc. Below is a collection of links to various articles  -- 01 *** Briefly, in the brain, nerve cells (neurons) discharge chemicals called neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters provide communication within the brain to create senses like smell, touch, hearing, etc., as well as behaviors. Some neurotransmitters have specific functions. For example, "serotonin" contributes to a sense of happiness and well-being; "dopamine" drives the reward and pleasure centers of the brain; "GABA" calms the brain, while "glutamate" winds up the brain when we need to be alert. When neurotr

CAUTION : SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE READ AT LEISURE =॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥= Title : The Functional Medicine Approach to Mood Disorders While the current paradigm of treating poor brain health is the prescription of mind meds (antipsychotics, antidepressants, attention-deficit-disorder drugs, etc.). The reality is that all of these chronic mental-health issues have multiple causes, including behavioral programming from earlier years, nutrient deficiency, hormone imbalances, and abnormal levels of neurotransmitters. Despite the lack of medical biomarkers found in blood to assess mood disorders, targeted neurotransmitter testing and hormone profiling can help identify specific physical imbalances that may lead to poor brain health. Briefly, in the brain, nerve cells (neurons) discharge chemicals called neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters provide communication within the brain to create senses like smell, touch, hearing, etc., as well as behaviors. Some neurotransmitters

Gut Feelings–the "Second Brain" in Our Gastrointestinal Systems [Excerpt] There is a superhighway between the brain and GI system that holds great sway over humans =॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥=॥= FOREWORD BY EZHILARASAN I am collecting highly technical article for my offsprings. It may help all of us. Perhaps, in this modern age with reduced physical activities and EXCESS MENTAL STRESS our system may go out of control, if we don't monitor our health properly. We know that many systems in a vehicle should work in harmony before we can dare to  drive it --- brakes, clutch, tyre air pressure, head lights, horn etc. But due to excess concentration in our jobs -- whether at home or office -- we tend to forget that our BODY IS A COLLECTION OF SUB SYSTEMS THAT  WORKS  IN HARMONY -- and our thoughts, emotions and hormones are inter dependant. Please read the scientific article below to know better about our BODY CHEMISTRY. It will help us to stay healthy.  =॥=॥=॥=

Hormones responsible for different emotions in humans Serotonin – This is the one you can blame for PMS (pre menstrual syndrome) and your moody teenager. Serotonin controls your mood, appetite, and your sleep cycles. Norepinephrine – Also called noradrenaline, this hormone controls the heart and blood pressure. Norepinephrine also contributes to the control of sleep, arousal, and emotions. Too much gives you an anxious feeling while too little can leave you feeling depressed or sedated. Dopamine – This controls the heart rate and also assists in perception; deciphering what is real and what is not. Antimullerian Hormone – An inhibitor for the release of prolactin, the protein responsible mainly for lactation. Follicle-Stimulating Hormone – Stimulates the follicles within the sex organs of both males and females. Luteinizing Hormone – Aids ovulation in women and testosterone production in men. Orexin – Increases the appetite while also increasing your alertness and

51% of Indian women aged 15-49 anaemic, most in world: Study HIGHLIGHTS Findings of the new Global Nutrition Report 2017 place India at the bottom of the table.In India, more than half (51%) of all women of reproductive age have anaemia, ... ... whereas more than one in five (22%) of adult women are overweight. In 2016, the report showed that nearly 48% of women in India were anaemic. NEW DELHI: Women’s health in India is facing a serious nutritional challenge, with the country on the one hand grappling with the largest number of anaemic women in the world and on the other having to deal with diseases linked to obesity which is rapidly increasing among the fairer sex. Findings of the new Global Nutrition Report 2017 place India at the bottom of the table with maximum number of women impacted with anaemia in the world, followed by China, Pakistan, Nigeria and Indonesia. In India, more than half (51%) of all women of reproductive age have anaemia, whereas more than one i

10 Simple and Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System  By Linda B. White, MD According to the Centers for Disease Control, influenza viruses continue to wreak misery in many states. Got your flu shot? Good, do it again next year. இயற்கை வழியில் உங்கள் உடலின் நோய் எதிர்ப்பு சக்தியை அதிகரிக்கும் வழிகள். However, keep in mind that other viruses cause respiratory illness: parainfluenza viruses, adenoviruses, coronaviruses, rhinoviruses….not to mention bacteria such as Streptococcus. Despite the fact that your world teams with infectious microorganisms, most of the time, you’re reasonable healthy, right? Thank your immune system, which defends you from disease-causing microbes. Now, step beyond gratitude to optimize the function of that system. 01 Get enough sleep and manage stress. Sleep deprivation and stress overload increase the hormone cortisol, prolonged elevation of which suppresses immune function. 02 Go for the garlic. Garlic is a broad-spectrum antimicrobia

What’s the Difference Between Dopamine and Serotonin? CAUTION : Highly technical article. Read at leisure. ............................................................................... Understanding neurotransmitters Dopamine and serotonin are both neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that regulate countless functions and processes in your body, from sleep to metabolism. ***  *** The summary or bottom line (PULLED TO THE TOP BY EZHILARASAN) Dopamine and serotonin are two neurotransmitters that play important roles in your brain and gut or intestine.  An imbalance in your levels of either one can have effects on your mental health, digestion, and sleep cycle. ***  *** While dopamine and serotonin affect many of the same things, they do so in slightly different ways. Here, we give a run-down of the differences between dopamine and serotonin when it comes to depression, digestion, sleep, and more. Dopamine, serotonin, and depression Li

The gradually shorter days of the season "fall" or autumn and the shift to more time indoors can trigger some physiological changes in the brain, which can affect mood. Specifically, less sunlight may cause a drop serotonin, a neurotransmitter (chemical messengers that help the brain to function) which in turn, can trigger low mood. While serotonin levels may dip with less exposure to sunlight, many people suffer from low serotonin year round. Serotonin is known as the “don’t worry, be happy” soothing neurotransmitter. It plays multiple roles in the brain’s biochemistry and is a critical component in facilitating sustained and deep sleep, maintaining a balanced mood, self-confidence, social engagement, and a healthy appetite. Additionally, it helps decrease our worries and concerns and is associated with learning and memory. When your serotonin levels are too low (serotonin is, in large part, inhibitory to your brain), your brain starts to over-fire and you are like

Facts, What Does Serotonin Do? Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) is a chemical found in the human body. WARNING :  HIGH TECHNICAL CONTENT. READ AT LEISURE It carries signals along and between nerves - a neuro transmitter. It is mainly found in the brain, bowels and blood platelets. Serotonin is thought to be especially active in constricting smooth muscles, transmitting impulses between nerve cells, regulating cyclic body processes and contributing to wellbeing and happiness. ***** important ***** Serotonin is regarded by some researchers as a chemical that is responsible for maintaining mood balance, and that a deficit of serotonin leads to depression. ***** important ***** The word "serotonin" comes from its discovery when it was isolated in 1948 by Maurice M. Rapport and initially classified as a serum agent that affected vascular tone. This Medical News Today article provides essential information on "serotonin". Contents of this articl

 Friends, Electronics and machines are playing havoc to our lives.  Please do lot of physical exercise daily and be healthy .. .. SOFT SKILLS ARTICLES  ..  BIRDS EYE VIEW of Ezhilarasan VENKATACHALAM's works .. QUOTES MENU 0722   .. From June 2017 when I read in an article in Tamil that by 2020, MENTAL DISEASE will become the number 01 KILLER DISEASE, I started a research in that area. BELOW IS A COLLECTION OF LINKS TO COMBAT THE IMPENDING PROBLEM. READ, RELISH, SHARE With best wishes, Ezhilarasan  Venkatachalam Global Tamil Based English Trainer Salem, South India. =॥=॥=॥.....ENGLISH....॥=॥=॥=॥=॥= Stress Control MENU 2020  . . [-] Tips to reduce stress . . [-] Pet and stress reduction . . [-] Proven ways to relieve stress . . [-] Relaxation techniques to zap stress . . [-]  Stress reduction techniques .. Lengthy article from "wikihow" . . [ -] English article on depression by W.H.O . . Compiled by Ezhilarasan Venkatachalam Global Tamil Based En

Depression: let’s talk" says WHO, as depression tops list of causes of ill health Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. According to the latest estimates from WHO, more than 300 million people are now living with depression, an increase of more than 18% between 2005 and 2015. Lack of support for people with mental disorders, coupled with a fear of stigma, prevent many from accessing the treatment they need to live healthy, productive lives. The new estimates have been released in the lead-up to World Health Day on 7 April, the high point in WHO’s year-long campaign “Depression: let’s talk”. The overall goal of the campaign is that more people with depression, everywhere in the world, both seek and get help. Said WHO Director-General, Dr Margaret Chan: “These new figures are a wake-up call for all countries to re-think their approaches to mental health and to treat it with the urgency that it deserves.” One of the first steps is to add

How to Reduce Stress? Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure. Pressure becomes stress when you feel unable to cope. Everyone reacts differently to stress and experiences different stressors, or things that cause stress. Common stressors include work, relationships, and money. Stress can affect how you feel, think, and behave. It can also impact how your body functions. Common signs of stress include anxiety, worrisome thinking, sleeping problems, sweating, loss of appetite, and difficulty concentrating, among others.  It is worth taking the time to learn different strategies and techniques for managing your stress before there are serious consequences for your mental and physical well-being. 1 Exercise. Just 30 to 45 minutes of exercise three times a week can make you feel much healthier and in control of your own life.[2] Studies have shown that exercise can relieve stress, reduce depression and improve your cognitive func 2 Get a mass

Friends, Follow these 10 simple tips to help manage and REDUCE YOUR STRESS LEVELS (Translation sandwiched version 02) உங்கள் மன அழுத்த அளவை சமாளிக்கவும் குறைக்கவும் உதவும்  இந்த 10 எளிய உதவிக் குறிப்புகளைப் பின்பற்றவும். 1. Avoid Caffeine, Alcohol, and Nicotine. ....காஃபின், ஆல்கஹால் (மது) மற்றும் நிகோடின் (சிகரெட்) ஆகியவற்றை தவிர்க்கவும்.  Avoid, or at least reduce, your consumption of nicotine and any drinks containing caffeine and alcohol. Caffeine and nicotine are stimulants and so will increase your level of stress rather than reduce it. .... உங்கள் நிகோடின் நுகர்வு மற்றும் காஃபின் மற்றும் ஆல்கஹால் கொண்ட எந்த பானத்தையும் தவிர்க்கவும், அல்லது குறைந்தபட்சம் குறைக்கவும்.   காஃபின் மற்றும் நிகோடின் ஆகியவை உங்கள் மன அழுத்தத்தை அதிகரிக்கும். 2. Indulge in Physical Activity உடல் செயல்பாடுகளில் ஈடுபடுதல் எக்சசைஸ் செய்யுங்கள். Stressful situations increase the level of stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol in your body. .....மன அழுத்த சூழ்நிலைகள் உங்கள் உடலி

Daily Peanut Consumption Decreases Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Regardless of Flavoring, According to New Study Related Tamil article தமிழில் .. A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that even different flavors of peanuts result in positive health benefits. “Regardless of flavoring, peanut consumption offered significant benefits to participants with elevated serum lipids and blood pressure,” says Dr. Richard Mattes, Professor of Nutrition Science at Purdue University. Their study, “A Randomized Trial on the Effects of Flavorings on the Health Benefits of Daily Peanut Consumption,” aimed to determine whether peanut flavorings affected health benefits. Results showed that all varieties of peanuts significantly decreased mean diastolic blood pressure in all participants. For participants with high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, total serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels decreased after daily peanut intake. Peanuts contin

நிலக்கடலை உண்போம்... நீடித்து வாழ்வோம் ! நிலக்கடலை... கடலை, மல்லாக்கொட்டை, மணிலாக் கொட்டை என பல்வேறு பெயர்களில் தமிழகத்தில் அழைக்கப்படும் உணவுப் பொருள். இதை தொடர்ச்சியாக உண்பதால் வாழ்நாள் நீடிக்கும் என்பது பலரும் அறியாத ஒன்று. மாறிவிட்ட வாழ்க்கை முறையால், பன்னாட்டு உணவுக் கம்பெனிகளின் கடைவிரிப்பால் நம் மரபுசார்ந்த உணவுப் பொருளான நிலக்கடலையைக் கைவிட்டவர்கள் நம்மில் அதிகம் என்றால் அது மிகை இல்லை.குறிப்பாக நிலக்கடலை எண்ணையை முற்றிலும் புறக்கணித்து விட்டோம் என்றே சொல்லலாம். சமையல் எல்லாமே ரீபைண்ட் ஆயில்தானே! பாதாம், பிஸ்தா, முந்திரிப்பருப்பு களில்தான்  சத்து அதிகம் உள்ளது என்று கருதுகிறோம். அது தவறு. நிலக்கடலையில்தான் இவற்றை எல்லாம் விட அளவுக்கதிகமான சத்துக்கள் உள்ளன என்பது ஆய்வுகள் தரும் முடிவு. மேலும் நோய் எதிர்ப்பு சக்தியை உருவாக்கும் ஆற்றலும் நிலக்கடலைக்குத்தான் உண்டு. நிலக்கடலையில் "போலிக் ஆசிட்" அதிகம் இருப்பதால் இனப்பெருக்கம் விரைவாக நடக்கிறது. எனவே நிலக் கடலையை தொடர்ந்து சாப்பிடும் பெண்களின் கர்ப்பப்பை சீராக செயல்படும்.மேலும், கர்ப்பப்பைக் கட்டிகள், நீர்க் க