Heat is generated as a byproduct of microbial breakdown of organic material, and you can use the temperature of your compost to gauge how well the system is working and how far along the decomposition has progressed.
âNearly all psychiatric drugs affect serotonin receptors to some extent, and these receptors also mediate a host of effects outside the brain, for example on blood coagulation, smooth muscle contraction and heart valve growth,â said Bryan Roth, a collaborator on both studies who is professor of pharmacology at the University of North Carolina (UNC).
Prolonged periods of stress can deplete serotonin levels. Serious and systematic stress can have an impact on the body's ability to produce and synthesize serotonin. This means that you should stay away from stressful situations as much as possible, and find healthy ways to deal with stress once it comes your way.