Amygdala

Now you might be asking what the amygdala is and how it plays a role in our health?

The amygdala is the part of the brain that controls a lot of our emotions. It functions in regulating anxiety, aggression, fear conditioning, emotional memory, and our social cognition. The reason I wanted to take the time to talk about this very important part of our brain is because being aware can help you be able to manage your emotions better.

-The amygdala has many jobs, it helps us be aware of our emotions in ourselves and in others. If your amygdala is damaged you are probably experiencing strong emotions such as anxiety, irritability and depression that can start to feel out of control.

How can we help keep the amygdala healthy?

• Reduce your stress! some easy ways can be exercise and deep breathing

• Eating a healthier diet and eating more Whole Foods

• Going to therapy and working through any trauma that you’ve been through with a trained professional

• Monitoring your sleep schedule and getting enough sleep