America is called a ‘dopamine nation.’ We pursue dopamine as we feel good when we get a shot of dopamine. Our brain remembers this feeling good or high and convinces us that we need to continue to get them. When we artificially force our brain to produce more dopamine to feel good, it is like we are spending all of our money in the savings. If we keep doing this, soon we will bankrupt and lose everything. After spending all of our dopamine in our system, we have no reserve left. At this point, we become cranky, depressed and even suicidal. Which is one of the reason why addiction is so difficult to overcome.
There are 10 natural ways to boost dopamine. These ways work with our natural body and therefore it keeps healthy reserve of dopamine in our system.
- Eat food rich with protein like turkey, beef, eggs, dairy, soy and legume
- Eat less animal fat, butter, full fat dairy, palm and coconut oil
- Consume probiotics which helps our gut which has a large number of nerve cells that produce dopamine such as whole grains, bananas, green onions, garlic and artichokes.
- Play, play and more play
- Exercise regularly
- Get enough sleep daily: 7-9 hours
- Listen to music
- Meditate: Benefits of this may be due to increased dopamine level in our brain
- Get enough sun light
- Supplements like magnesium, Vt.D, Curcumin, Oregano extract, green tea
