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Serotonin and the Joy of the LORD!

 An Article by Lauri McNair,  MS
                 
     Through scientific research and  technology, we are astounded with the human brain.   It is remarkably fascinating how the human brain works.   As part of the Central Nervous System (CNS), the brain is responsible for  how information is received, organized and processed, and distributed in the  body.  It contains 100 billion nerve cells.  It regulates all  major activities in the body like perception, thinking, cognition, emotions,  memory, attention, and behavior.   

     Within the  brain is an intricate system of chemicals or neurotransmitters that send signals  and messages between neurons and other cells.  One of these neurotransmitters is Serotonin.   Serotonin is a hormone responsible for happiness.   Serotonin assists in balancing moods, calming anxiety, and relieving  depression. Additionally, Serotonin  also functions in regulating sleep and appetite, memory and learning,  temperature, sexual behavior, muscle contractions as well as the function of the  cardiovascular system, digestive system, and endocrine system.   Essentially, Serotonin has been linked to everything from autism to  constipation!
 
     A point of  interest is that although Serotonin is primarily associated with the brain, 95%  of it is produced by and found in the small intestines complex network of  nerves.  Serotonin in the   intestines transmits information to the CNS. The small intestines function much like  a “second brain”.  It houses the  inner most part of man; the soul.   It is the heart or the seat of thoughts, feelings, emotions, and  behaviors according to John 7:38.   Jesus tells us if we believe in Him, then out of our belly (intestines)  will flow living (fresh, strong, efficient, and having vital power) waters.  These living waters, that only Jesus  can provide, bring balance to our entire being.  
 
“The LORD will guide you continually giving you water when you  are dry and restoring your strength.   You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring.”    (Isaiah 58:11)          
 
     The Bible  likens the Word of God to food.  “How sweet your words taste to me; they  are sweeter than honey” (Psalm  119:130).  The spiritual food of  the Word of God is processed through the “belly”.    As we ingest this  food, we are nourished with the wholesome goodness of the nutrient enriched  word.  The soul is satiated, healthy, and vibrant.
 
“Your words were found, and I ate them, and your word was to me  the joy and rejoicing of my heart; For I am called by your name.” (Jeremiah  15:16)
             
     A soul that is satiated with the Word of God, is joyful.   “Neither be ye sorry; for the  joy of the LORD is your  strength” (Nehemiah 8:10).   When we are experiencing joy on a soul level, in our natural bellies or  intestines, there is a natural, perfectly balanced production of Serotonin.  Depression, anxiety, sleeplessness,  poor concentration, decreased libido, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and numerous  others will be eradicated when the joy of the LORD is present and at work in our  lives.


  

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