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How Music Can Help Athletes Recover from Sports Injuries

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While this is widely considered the standard process to ‘properly’ heal an injury, there is a critical component that frequently goes untreated: the psychological symptoms experienced (Arvinen-Barrow & Walker, 2017). Let us dive into the neuroscience of sport injuries.</p>

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Psychological Effects of Music

Teen Health 101

Surely it comes to little surprise that music has a substantial psychological effect on people. Also, while matching music to our mood does have its psychological benefits, it can also trap one in a depressive, angry, or anxious mood state. By: Jaclyn Kotora, Contributing Writer. Edited by: Elias Azizi, Editor in Chief.

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Rhodiola’s Impact on Cellular Energy Production and Mitochondrial Function

Designs for Health

As an adaptogen, this plant promotes a healthy stress response by supporting non-specific general homeostasis when exposed to physical, chemical, biological, or psychological stressors. Furthermore, Rhodiola has been shown to stimulate noradrenaline, serotonin, dopamine, and acetylcholine receptors in the central nervous system.

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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

Designs for Health

Even a loss of 1% body mass can potentially impact psychological functioning and activities like driving. Water alone cannot replenish the electrolytes lost due to dehydration, and electrolyte concentration in body fluids affects the cardiovascular, endocrine, and central and autonomic nervous systems.

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GABA, Tyrosine, and Taurine: Amino Acids to Support a Healthy Mood

Designs for Health

The body’s neurological network is dependent on neurotransmitters, which are molecules that help support the body’s communication system. In times of psychological stress, nutrient depletion, and other imbalances, the neurological network may benefit from supportive building blocks and other molecules.

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Connection Between Magnesium and Vitamin B6 to Support a Normal Stress Response

Designs for Health

Nutritional status and other lifestyle factors may influence the body’s response to psychological stress. Population studies have associated the dietary intake of vitamin B6 with lower incidences of depressed moods and psychological stress. Research suggests that optimal nervous system function is dependent on magnesium.

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How To Practice Visualization Meditation With Students

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Visualization is so powerful because our body, brain, and nervous system don’t know the difference between real life and our imagination. Therefore, if we can practice visualization meditation, then we have primed our body, brain, and nervous system to be ready for the real thing when it happens.