Main hormones found in the brain and their function.

 🧠 Main hormones found in the brain and their function.

There are many types of hormones and neurotransmitters found in our brain that not only control the functioning of the body, but also guide our thinking, emotions, behavior and decision-making ability. Our brain is not just a thinking machine, but a laboratory where many types of hormones and neurotransmitters are affecting our thinking, emotions and behavior every moment. The balance of these hormones keeps us mentally healthy, happy and focused. Below are the major hormones found in the brain and their role:

1. Dopamine - Hormone of motivation and pleasure

• Role: Controls pleasure, feeling of reward, motivation, attention and mood.
• In the absence of: sadness, lack of motivation, fatigue.
• Example: When you accomplish a goal or get praise, dopamine is released, which makes you feel happy and excited.

Measures to balance:

• Set small goals and accomplish them.
• Exercise regularly.
• Eat protein-rich foods (eggs, lentils, milk).

2. Serotonin Mood and sleep regulator

• Role: Regulates mood, sleep, appetite, digestion and memory.
• Deficient: Depression, irritability, lack of sleep.

Balance measures:

• Spend time in sunlight.
• Do meditation and yoga.
• Eat whole grains and foods rich in vitamin B.

3. Oxytocin Love and trust hormone

• Role: Promotes love, trust, social bonding and maternal feelings.
• Deficient: Loneliness, social distance
• Sometimes called: "love hormone" or "bonding hormone".

Balancing measures:

• Spend time with your loved ones.
• Help someone or adopt a kind behavior.
• Hug, touch and smile.

4. Endorphins Natural pain reliever

• Role: Reduce pain and increase feelings of happiness.
• Naturally: Released when exercising, laughing, or listening to music.
• Inadequate: Fatigue, increased pain perception.

Balance measures:

• Laughter, music and dancing.
• Breaking light jogging or swimming.
• Eating chocolate or spicy foods.

5. Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine) Alertness and stress control

• Role: Helps with stress response, alertness and focus.
• Plays a role in the "fight or flight" response.
• Inadequate: Apathy, lack of attention.

Balance measures:

• Do deep breathing exercises.
• Manage time and prioritize.

6. GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) Protector of brain peace

• Role: Controls brain excitability, calms anxiety.
• Inadequate: Restlessness, stress and insomnia may occur.
• Inadequate: Restlessness, nervousness, insomnia.

Balancing measures:

• Chamomile tea, almonds and green leafy vegetables.
• Meditation, deep breathing and yoga.

7. Melatonin Sleep protector

• Role: Regulates the sleep-wake cycle.
• Release time: More release in the dark at night.
• In the absence of: Insomnia, exhaustion.

Balancing measures:

• Stay away from mobile screens at night.
• Sleep in a dark environment.
• Keep a regular sleep time.

8. Cortisol Stress hormone

• Role: Stress hormone, which prepares the body to deal with a threat or pressure situation.
• High levels for a long time: Anxiety, weight gain, sleep problems.
• In excess: Anxiety, obesity, high blood pressure.

Balancing measures:

• Get enough sleep.
• Exercise and do favorite activities.
• Reduce caffeine and sugar intake.

🧘‍♀️ 5 simple rules to maintain hormonal balance:

• Sleep for 7–8 hours daily.
• Walk or exercise for at least 30 minutes every day.
• Drink plenty of water and eat a nutritious diet.
• Spend limited time on social media.
• Include meditation and prayer in your daily routine.