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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