Sentences with phrase «physiological brain processes»

«Although we can not demonstrate a direct link between Candida infection and physiological brain processes, our data show that some factor associated with Candida infection, and possibly the organism itself, plays a role in affecting the memory of women with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and this is an avenue that needs to be further explored,» says Severance.

Much further investigation will be needed, but the hypothesis of an identity of psychic phenomena and corresponding physiological brain processes already has a sound basis.

In any opinion the identification of physiological brain processes and mental processes inevitably leads to the consequence that all matter must have a protopsychic nature, a prestage of consciousness in its most general sense.

In spite of all our knowledge about direct correspondence of physiological brain processes and psychic phenomena, some modern philosophers and psychologists still doubt that any kind of localization could be possible.

Not exact matches

According to a University of Iowa study on brain activity led by physiological psychologist Debra L. Johnson, introvert brains show more activity in areas dealing with learning and planning, while extrovert brains are more active in regions that control sensory processes, like watching and listening.

I'm sorry, I don't mean to invalidate your experience, but more and more evidence is pointing to NDEs being the brain's response to dying, a physiological process but not a spiritual one.

Babies» brains have evolved to expect closeness and proximity - to be held - for their safety, their psychological growth, physical growth, mental growth, to aid and stabilize their physiological processes and keep their immune systems strong» (Field, 69 - 74).

These are completely normal and reasonable physiological characteristics of this age: during the shallow sleep the brain is actively developing, information obtained during his waking time is being processed and analyzed; the body is storing energy and strength for the next day.

«In our studies, we are showing that the extracellular matrix network is an important part of distinguishing different brain regions and that, subsequently, physiological and pathophysiological processes in these brain regions are unique.

Not only encoding how much people crave or value drugs, this portion of the brain is believed to be responsible for processing interceptive experiences, a person's visceral physiological responses.

I've tried to classify illusions in a way that shows the principles underlying them, starting with physical causes, moving on to physiological disturbances of neural signals, and finally to cognitive processes — where the brain tries to make sense of sensory signals, not always successfully.

In humans, low levels of hydrogen sulfide serve as a signaling molecule that helps regulate physiological processes in the brain, heart and other organs.

Such changes in neuronal function are likely to play important roles in all normal physiological processes in the brain and are critical for development of a variety of brain diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, epilepsy, drug dependence and other neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Incredible physiological shifts take place when we meditate, causing an actual change in our brains and the involuntary processes of our bodies.

«Gut bacteria also produce hundreds of neurochemicals that the brain uses to regulate basic physiological processes as well as mental processes such as learning, memory and mood.

In short, the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus had a marked effect on GABA [an inhibitory neurotransmitter that is significantly involved in regulating many physiological and psychological processes] levels in certain brain regions and lowered the stress - induced hormone corticosterone, resulting in reduced anxiety - and depression - related behavior.

Melatonin (5 mg) Description from Doctor's Best Melatonin is naturally produced in the body to regulate sleep, a necessary physiological process required for the body and brain to function normally.

Prior research has also shown that the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus had a marked effect on GABA (an inhibitory neurotransmitter that is significantly involved in regulating many physiological and psychological processes) levels in certain brain regions and lowered the stress - induced hormone corticosterone, resulting in reduced anxiety - and depression - related behavior.5

«By directly interacting with melatonin receptors in the brain and peripheral tissues, environmental chemicals, such as carbaryl, may disrupt key physiological processes leading to misaligned circadian rhythms, sleep patterns, and altered metabolic functions increasing the risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes and metabolic disorders,» said Dubocovich.

In practise, IPNB supports mind - body awareness: drawing attention to our physiological systems, brain functioning and development, self - care practises, whole brain - body system needs and the importance of social connection are all spotlighted in the therapeutic process.