To Your Health

I sometimes take 5-HTP to help me sleep and am surprised at how it seems to help me with irregularity. Why would it help the GI tract?

"...is very important because we use it to make serotonin. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter that Prozac and other well-known..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

I very seldom remember my dreams; does this mean I'm missing some nutrients?

"...are dozens of neurotransmitters used by the brain, but serotonin is the neurotransmitter most notably associated with dream activity...."

Sept. 17, 2004 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

Are the tannins in my tea bad for me?

"...cause migraines? The answer may lie with the neurotransmitter serotonin. If tannin binds starches – needed by the body..."

April 30, 2004 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

I am very concerned about my 12-year-old son. He mopes around the house, doesn't seem to have hobbies or friends, and the friends he does have are rather unsavory characters. I was like that when I was a teenager, but I don't want him to suffer like I did, even to the point of having suicidal thoughts. How can I help him?

"...neurotransmitters most closely related to depression are acetylcholine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine, and the level of each can be..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Countdown to Ecstasy

A New Drug for a New Millennium

"...impede the brain's neural transmitters in charge of releasing serotonin and dopamine, chemicals responsible for memory, sleep patterns, and..."

June 9, 2000 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Drag Queens Assaulted Downtown

Two friends were jumped upon leaving Tuezgayz at Barbarella

"...Barbarella's weekly gay dance party, Tuezgayz. Robert Foster, aka Serotonin, and his friend Nicholas Brading were walking near the..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Let's Go to Prison

Bob Odenkirk directs this comedy written by the Reno 911! team, but consider this one disarmed and extremely pointless.

"...the beloved Mr. Show and the somewhat less revered animation-cum-serotonin reuptake inhibitor, Tom Goes to the Mayor, of the..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

To Your Health

Is lithium safe for a teenager?

"...and mania from too much. Other neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine, are also involved in maintaining mood stability...."

July 14, 2006 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

Can boys become anorexic?

"...behavior. Alterations in brain chemistry, especially lower levels of serotonin, are associated with eating disorders. The production of serotonin..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

Now that I am ready to begin a family, I wonder how the risk of premature birth can be minimized?

"...births. The currently most widely prescribed antidepressant medication, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, used anytime during pregnancy, will slightly increase..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

To Your Health

I sometimes feel calmer after drinking green tea despite its caffeine content. Could it be the theanine in the tea?

"...caffeine decreases it. Theanine also affects levels of both serotonin and L-dopamine neurotransmitters in the brain. Serotonin is one..."

July 4, 2003 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Why Austin Loves the Polar Bear Plunge

Kick off 2025 with a cold plunge in Barton Springs Pool

"...with a rush of exciting, feel-good hormones including dopamine, serotonin, endorphins, and norepinephrine...."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by Eden Shamy

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, August 23-29

"...here are the hard facts: Dancing reduces stress, raises serotonin levels, enhances well-being, and is excellent physical exercise. Here’s..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Olivia Rodrigo, at the Precipice of Rock and Pop Stardom

Singer teeters on poise and rowdiness for fourth GUTS tour stop

"...a tank top reading BRAT, perfect accompaniment to the serotonin blast of pop-punk pettiness in “Good 4 U.” (Previous..."

Feb. 29, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Luv Doc: Dark Days

A full glass of water? Who has time for that?

"...her seasonal funk. Exercise has been proven to increase serotonin function in the brain. However, exercise seems like a..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Beck and Phoenix Make Every Moment Count at Breathless Moody Center Co-Headline

Dancing through three decades of songs from the two indie pop giants

"...culminated with Phoenix back on stage, sharing the summertime serotonin dose, "Odyssey," which they wrote together for the tour...."

Aug. 23, 2023 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Moody Center Becomes Harry’s House for Styles’ First of Six Nights

A riot of colors and near-constant screaming on historic run

"...riot of colors and wall of near-constant screaming, a serotonin shot of Beatlemania that seems impossible to capture over..."

Sept. 26, 2022 Music Post by Abby Johnston

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Thursday

Young Thug in the park, icy French experimentalism, and more

"...from the tomb. Amen, and thank you for the serotonin. - Mars Salazar Brazil’s Tuyo Enrapture With the Songs..."

March 18, 2022 SXSW Post by Derek Udensi

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Tuesday

A Zamrock fruit plate, apathetic Irish drone-poetics, and so much more

"...of unfiltered excellence I did see provided me enough serotonin for the rest of the night...."

March 16, 2022 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s First-Ever Full Concert Performance

Austin City Limits taping marks a moment of career-making distinction

"...and execution it is a three-minute every-level onslaught of serotonin and “screw you!” fury that hits with the combined..."

Oct. 3, 2021 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

Austin Music: What We're Listening to This Week

Abhi the Nomad, Animals on TV, Susannah Joffe, Nané, and more recommended tunes

"...guitarist Ian Green, the indie rock crew uses melodic serotonin to soften the imaginations of being 17 and stranded..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Return of Ted Lasso, the Rescheduled Tokyo Olympics, and 44 Other TV Somethings to Consume in July

Also: a Gossip Girl reboot, dueling Love Islands

"...you, do you wonder if it’s actually uplifting your serotonin levels, too?..."

July 1, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Bouldin Creek Cafe Holds Curbside Steady and Prepares for Return

Leslie Martin's longtime vegan diner goes back to this future ASAP

"...people are looking for that. Is it because of serotonin or whatever? I don't know. But we're looking for..."

June 11, 2021 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Gay Place

This is the summer to have fun, get wet, take a road trip, and stay fired up

"...Cartier, Avalisa, Lady Grackle, Colleen DeForrest, Sim­one Riviera, and Serotonin Hey. First, third, and fourth Fridays. Highland Lounge, 404..."

May 19, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

DSA Queer Coalition Organizes and Mobilizes

Democratic Socialists subgroup has the LGBTQ community's back

"...upon leaving Tuezgayz in late December. Robert Foster, aka Serotonin, lost two teeth after being punched in the face..."

Feb. 7, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sloane Smith

Sound on Sound Review: Jagwar Ma

A slice of Madchester from Down Under

"...Europe, channeling Manchester’s psychedelic club scene by recalling the serotonin-fueled New Order and Stone Roses. Their 2013 debut Howlin’..."

Nov. 6, 2016 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez

Gay Place: Twinkle!

Stargayzer busts the queer music doors wide open

"...TRIBUTE TUESDAY Farrah Moan, Serotonin, and friends drag out the finest and wildest musical..."

Oct. 16, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: ConfessBunny

Spring brings new queer cheer

"...Foxx, Christi Van Cartier, Valeri Jinxy Abrego-Liszewski, Emma Sis, Serotonin Hey, Heidi Dai, Mia Foxx, Jessica Kitty Buick, Dino..."

March 27, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: DON'T Rain on My Parade!

Get your Pride parade seats early. This year is going to be a doozy.

"...1-2pm: Butch County, JohnSin Burlesque, Serotonin;..."

Sept. 19, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Stargayzer Fest

"...Date, 7:45pm; Poo Poo Platter, 9pm; Louisiana Purchase, 9:30pm; Serotonin Hey, 9:40pm; Zane Xena, 9:50pm; Zombie Bazaaar, 10:15pm...."

Sept. 12, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

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