The Chemical Behind Your Highs, Lows, and Habits
Dopamine plays a massive role in how we move, feel, connect, and stay motivated — but most of us don’t realise how much it’s driving our day-to-day decisions. In this episode, we dive into the complex relationship between dopamine and acupuncture, exploring how acupuncture might influence the brain’s reward pathways, regulate mood, reduce addictive behaviours, and even impact hormonal balance.
We break down key dopamine pathways like the mesolimbic system, the role of the nucleus accumbens in habit formation and pleasure, and how imbalances in dopamine can lead to everything from burnout to…
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