[Ready2Transform]

http://www.health-science-spirit.com/healsex.html

A few interesting graphs comparing excess/deficient dopamine, prolactin, and oxytocin levels. I think we can see a few things we recognize with our MLCers here.

[Anjae]

Ready2, is it me or that article is a little odd? Not the graphs, they're fine, but the context and some of the ideas.

[Ready2Transform]

I agree.  I skimmed a little but didn't go too deep. I liked the graphs, though.  The problem I am mainly having in most of the "good" articles I'm finding is that most are written by companies with a product to sell.    Or in cases like this, a little good info, a little to discard.  There needs to be a really solid resource on this!

[Anjae]

There is some solid stuff out there, we've been posting some on out threads but the best stuff is, I think, very technical. It is dificult to find good, simple articles that are not from companies or people trying to sell something. Not saying all those articles are not useful, they are but some solid resource in lain, plain, simple language would be great.

[Ready2Transform]

Hoss has had a very noticeable increase in the redness of his skin (he was always very pale before) since summertime.  For awhile I assumed it was sunburn, but the last time I saw him it was clear it wasn't.  Recent pictures have continued this trend to an alarming degree.  I've commented to several people that he looks like a Red Devil.  So I decided to research it, and lo and behold, look what I found!

Reduce Facial Redness by Increasing Serotonin

Some researchers have discovered a relationship between lower serotonin levels in our bodies and facial flushing. When serotonin levels drop, due to stress, depression, anger, exhaustion or other causes, facial redness increases.

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in our brains that helps us to sleep and regulates many other important body functions. It is also found in the blood and intestines, and it regulates many important body functions.

Actually, modern living can do a lot to sap our reserves of serotonin. If you eat a standard western diet and work all day in an office, you could easily be suffering from low levels of serotonin. Here are a few of the ways we can develop low serotonin:

    Smoking cigarettes
    Alcoholic beverages
    Too much caffeine
    Aspartame and other artificial sweeteners (use stevia or xylitol instead!)
    Not enough sunlight
    Inactivity and lack of exercise
    Digestive problems
    A low protein diet

Hormonal imbalances or genetic factors can also cause lower levels of serotonin in our bodies.

Correspondingly, when we do activities that raise our serotonin levels, facial flushing can calm down.

Some natural methods for increasing our serotonin levels are:

    Meditation
    Exercise
    Recreation
    Positive relationships
    Sunlight
    Balanced diet
    Supplements


Learn more: http://www.mysensitiveskincare.com/reduce-facial-redness.html#ixzz2C3KPGf1D

[toughtimes]

http://www.nasw.org/users/twoharts/serotonin.html

Link within your link ready2, fascinating information about serotonin my Achilles heel!

Thanks r2 x

[theheartknows]

And I thought his face was red from throwing temper tantrums!!!

[Ready2Transform]

http://www.nasw.org/users/twoharts/serotonin.html

Link within your link ready2, fascinating information about serotonin my Achilles heel!

Thanks r2 x

Ooh, I missed that...now I'm going to have to add this book to my wish list! 

And I thought his face was red from throwing temper tantrums!!!

    That was my take, too!  I told my dad to guess what was causing the redness, and he was like, "BOOZE!!  It's booze, right?!"      For once...the answer is not booze.

[calamity]

And I thought the poor guy was just having hot flashes!

[Ready2Transform]

And I thought the poor guy was just having hot flashes!

Oh, if only "the change" would come...