Learning & education: GABA

woman doing meditation
Jul 20, 2023
In this article, we are going to focus on 7 ways to naturally increase GABA in the brain, including cool tech and some awesomely therapeutic orange and lavender troches!
cannabis plant leaf in palm of hand
Jun 29, 2023
Nowadays, cannabis is a popular topic in the news and on social media. You may have come across articles or blogs discussing compounds called cannabinoids that are present in cannabis plant and their effects on the neurotransmitter GABA. In this article, you’ll learn more about cannabinoids and their effects on mental health, especially in relation to the GABA system.
Sleep Hormones and their Effect on the GABA System
May 18, 2023
Sleep allows our bodies to rest and recover, and our brains to process the information we've taken in during the day. But what happens inside our bodies when we sleep? It all starts with the hormones of sleep!
Is GABA the Key to Meditation?
Feb 23, 2023
New research evidence suggests that meditation can modulate brain activity, specifically via the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) [3-6]. Though this may perhaps not be surprising to devotees of the practice, in this article we will investigate the relationship between meditation and this important neurotransmitter in the brain and nervous system.
Can Kava Help with Anxiety?
Oct 13, 2022
Anxiety presents a considerable burden to healthcare services and infrastructure globally, with the annual cost of anxiety disorders estimated at $42.3 billion ($1542 per patient) in 1990 [4]. This article explores some of the traditional methods of treating anxiety, drawbacks of their use, and presents evidence for the use of kava as a natural alternative to these strategies.
Why We Sleep
Sep 02, 2022
Did you know that in the animal kingdom, humans are the only ones who will purposely deprive themselves of sleep? You’ve probably heard quips such as:  “Sleep is for quitters.”  “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” “Sleep is for lazy people.”  But the secret is out… people who say these things are very very wrong (and will likely die sooner than those who get more sleep!).

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