8 Ways to Reduce Excess Adrenaline During Stressful Times
Too much adrenaline can be bad for you. Prolonged or excessive production of adrenaline can lead to a state of chronic stress, which can have negative effects on physical and mental health. Excessive adrenaline can cause symptoms such as anxiety,…
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs perfectly illustrates what humans need to reach self-actualization and achieve balance. This psychological concept, originally proposed by Abraham Maslow in 1943, states that individuals must meet certain basic needs for…
Setting Your Goals, The SMART Way
Do you want to maximize productivity and achieve your goals most efficiently? This is especially paramount for those striving to balance family life, professional opportunities, health and fitness endeavors, or improving their current lifestyle. Setting…
The Feelings Wheel: a tool to expand your vocabulary and ability to explain your emotions.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated but can’t seem to put your finger on why? Does it feel like the world is closing in, and it’s hard to take a deep breath and re-center yourself? It can be difficult for us to express our feelings in…
Adrenaline
Adrenaline (also known as epinephrine) is a hormone and neurotransmitter that is produced and released by the adrenal glands in response to stress or danger. It is often referred to as the “fight or flight” hormone because it prepares the…
About Joe Willis
About Joe Willis Welcome to Comprehensive Fitness, where the journey towards holistic well-being begins. I’m Joe Willis, a passionate advocate for comprehensive fitness and a certified coach dedicated to guiding individuals and organizations on…
Exploring the Role of the Hippocampus in Memory and Learning.
Do you need help remembering things or learning new concepts? If so, it could be related to the hippocampus. Located in the temporal lobe of your brain, the hippocampus is a seahorse-shaped structure responsible for processing memories and forming new…
Acetylcholine – A Learning Neurotransmitter
Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in the central and peripheral nervous systems. It is involved in a variety of functions, including muscle movement, attention, learning and memory, and the regulation of the autonomic nervous…
GABA – A Calming Neurotransmitter
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) is a neurotransmitter that acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. This means that it helps to reduce the activity of neurons in the brain and nervous system and has a calming effect. GABA…
Why Movement Makes You Sharper
Ever walk away from a workout feeling clearer, more focused, or just better? That is not a coincidence. Movement changes your brain, not just your muscles. One of the key players in this process is a neurotransmitter called glutamate. It acts like the…