2023-06-21 13:14:24
The experts assure that We cannot always be happy, permanent happiness is impossible, but we can aspire to have moments with a high degree of well-being and inner peace.with which we feel satisfied with the life we lead.
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But How can we get those big moments? In a simple way, activating the so-called happiness hormones.
Four hormones are responsible for well-being and moments of happiness. It is a quartet produced by the human brain. Its stimulation allows greater self-esteem, better productivity, pleasure, relaxation and relief from physical and emotional pain.
Of course, hormones work differently in men than in women. In addition, age is also an important factor, which means that the perception of emotions is not the same in all people.
Endorphin
Stimulates the areas of the brain that produce pleasure. In addition, it is related to pain inhibition, that is, it is capable of reducing the sensation of physical and emotional pain, thus allowing it to face emotionally difficult situations.
To stimulate its production, experts recommend laugh, exercise, listen to music, read and meditate.
serotonin
It is popularly known as the feel-good hormone, since it generates it, in addition to satisfaction, relaxation, increases concentration and self-esteem. For tryptophan is used to produce serotoninan essential amino acid in the diet, which is found in eggs, rice, pasta, dairy products, cereals, chicken, turkey and legumes.
When the levels of this hormone drop or become unbalanced, its signals are anxiety attacks, depression, anger, and panic. This hormone is found in the blood, in platelets, and its low levels cause worry, sadness, depression, anxiety and other disorders.
dopamine
This hormone causes feelings of contentment that motivates people to carry out their activities proactively. To stimulate it, you need to exercise, listen to music and meditate. Also it can be stimulated by eating eggs, nuts and chocolate.
The decrease in this hormone can cause Parkinson’s, attention difficulties, memory, depression, etc. And keeping it very high is associated with some mental illnesses such as psychosis and schizophrenia.
oxytocin
This is the known love hormone that produces the feeling of security in emotional ties.
Stimulates sensations like empathy, sociability and belonging to a group. It is associated with increased confidence.
It is stimulated by physical contact, words of encouragement, listening to othersmeditation, calm, exercise and even crying, as emotions are released.
How to increase happiness hormones?
Experts say that there are different alternatives to put these chemical substances present in our body to work.
Regular physical exercise (raises serotonin and endorphins)
Listening to music and dancing (releases endorphins and raises dopamine)
Hug someone (increases oxytocin)
Enjoy a rich meal (elevates dopamine)
Spending time outdoors (releases serotonin and increases endorphins)
Having sex (releases dopamine and oxytocin)
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