Health Vocabulary & Definitions

 Definitions

• Dopamine - A neurotransmitter that is involved in the reward system of our body. This neurotransmitter sends messages back and forth inside the body and the body uses dopamine to reward and motivate.  The body creates dopamine and during detox Health Storey focuses on resetting the dopamine levels. There is no simple way to measure the level of dopamine in the brain. An indirect way of measuring the level of neurotransmitters is a medical blood test. 

• Metabolism - The chemical reactions that change food into energy. Our metabolism is the total amount of chemical reactions happening within our body that provide energy for our existence.

• Overexertion - When a person is pushed beyond their capabilities either mentally or physically.

• Overtaxing - Making too many demands on a person's strength & abilities.