Several studies have shown that caregivers who support children with special needs often experience high levels of stress, usually higher than others who are not dealing with such needs. Besides, if the stress of caregiving has accumulated over time and left unchecked, it may lead to physically and emotionally exhausting, with many caregivers reporting personal […]
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Discovering that your child has a special need can be as traumatizing as learning of a family member’s sudden death. Many parents are stunned by such news. Receiving such a message can produce overwhelming emotions of shock, disbelief, anxiety, fear, and despair. For some parents, there are many different thoughts that may run through their
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Nutrients can be divided into two categories: macronutrients, and micronutrients. Nowadays, many studies illustrate an aspect of nutritional’s effects on the brain and provide the basis for new modes of therapy for patients with metabolic, neurologic or psychiatric diseases. Luckily, our natural food contains many essential nutrients that help in homeostasis in our bodies. For
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What is a Neurotransmitter? A neurotransmitter is a signalling molecule secreted by a nerve cell to affect the target cell. The target cell can be in glands, muscles, or other neurons. The Functions Synapses are microscopic gaps that separate the terminal buttons of one neuron from the receptors of another neuron. Neurotransmitters are released from
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Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a naturally occurring amino acid that works as a neurotransmitter in your brain. Neurotransmitters function as chemical messengers in the nervous system. GABA is considered an inhibitory neurotransmitter throughout the central nervous system. It limits nerve transmission by preventing the stimulation of neurons. Why do people take GABA supplements? GABA’s
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