Dopamine

Functions of Dopamine

Learning and attention

Mood

Movement

Heart rate

Kidney function

Blood vessel function

Sleep

Pain processing

Activities that increase dopamine

Eating Foods high in tyrosine which include:

chicken and other types of poultry, dairy foods such as milk, cheese, and yogurt, avocadoes, bananas, pumpkin and sesame seeds, soy.

Meditation

Laughter 

Serotonin

Functions of Serotonin

Affect a variety of functions and behaviors, including:

memory, fear, the stress response, digestion, addiction, sexuality, sleep

,breathing and body temperature.

Activities that increase serotonin

Working out (feeling of euphoria known as a “runner’s high” after an intense workout. )

Exposure to either the sun or to the bright light

Possibly sneak more tryptophan into your brain is to getting it from complex carbohydrate sources, such as vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains. 

Endorphins

Functions of Endorphins

Relieves pain and creates a general feeling of well-being

Activities that increase Endorphins

Exercise (walking fast or doing another form of aerobic activity)

Acupuncture

Meditation

Sex

Playing music

Laughter

UV Light

Oxytocin

Functions of Oxytocin

Love hormone” and “cuddle hormone.”

Positive impact on social behaviors related to relaxation, trust

and overall psychological stability.

Decreases stress and anxiety levels.T

To release milk on stimulus in lactating mothers.

Activities that increase Oxytocin

Exercise

Music (especially when people sing in a group)

A simple act of touch seem to boost oxytocin release.

Giving someone a massage, cuddling, making love, or giving someone a hug leads to higher levels of this hormone and a greater sense of well-being.