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Let’s talk about dopamine.
Dopamine has many functions. It’s involved in body movement, sleep cycles, gastrointestinal motility, food intake, learning, kidney function, and blood pressure.
Dopamine is associated with behaviors and certain emotions. However, people on the lower end of the emotional scale aren't going to just have low dopamine but ... Show More
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7 “Healthy” Foods Quietly Destroying Your Body
You might think these foods are healthy, but they’re actually some of the worst foods for your metabolism. Discover the 7 foods that slow your metabolism, stifle weight loss, and contribute to insulin resistance. 👉 Get Dr. Berg’s Daily Routine as a free download: https://drbrg.c ... Show More
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Episode 380: Dopamine Misconceptions
<p><strong>Hello friends!</strong></p> <p>In today's enlightening episode, we delve deep into the intricacies of neurotransmitters, specifically dopamine, and their impact on our behavior and mental health. We also touch on trichotillomania and the role of medications like Wellbu ... Show More
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Ketamine: Benefits and Risks for Depression, PTSD & Neuroplasticity
In this episode, I explain how ketamine causes rewiring of brain circuits and dissociative states to relieve symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I explain how ketamine impacts both the brain’s glutamate and its endogenous opioid pathways, which toget ... Show More
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Mar 2021
How to Increase Motivation & Drive
This episode explains the science of motivation and drive. I describe how dopamine — a chemical we all make in our brain, underlies our desire for and pursuit of our goals, as well as our capacity to move and experience pleasure. I describe how we can leverage specific behaviors, ... Show More
1h 25m