The Happiness Effect PART 1

 

Does your heart ever feel super elated biting into a slice of pizza or petting a cute puppy? You may feel happy in the heart but in fact, it is the brain that does most of the work. 

 

The brain is a complex system of neatly placed neurotransmitters that help in transporting the sensation to the brain which is then classified as pain, pleasure or panic.

 

There are certain tricks that can essentially be used to hack into the hormonal gland called the pituitary gland according to what you require. Now this may sound complicated, but it is fairly easy.

Let us look at different happy hormones and discuss how we can have them be released in the brain.

1. Oxytocin

Also known as the love hormone, is a natural chemical messenger that coordinates the essential functions of the female and male reproductive systems, as well as human behavior. Your hypothalamus in the brain produces oxytocin, but the pituitary gland releases it into your blood. 

This hormone type may help you socially interact and help you positively emote. 

 

Let us discuss the physiological and emotional importance of Oxytocin for the body : 

·         It helps pregnant women lactate by promoting contractions to move milk through the mammary glands.

·         During childbirth, the oxytocin hormone travels to the uterus, stimulates consistent contractions and helps with pain management. 

·         Oxytocin is often linked to trust building, sexual arousal and relationship formation.

 

How to naturally produce Oxytocin in the body?

·         Spend time with loved ones

·         Show love, affection and kindness to others

·         Play with a dog

·         Increase sensory stimulation by hugging your loved ones, holding hands, 

·         Listen to happy music 

·         Watch a comedy show

·         Since the body needs certain foods for hormonal regulation, eat foods  containing Vitamin D, Vitamin C, magnesium and good fats such as fatty fish, mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, spinach, avocados, spinach, pumpkin & dark chocolate etc. 

2.            Serotonin

Serotonin plays two vital roles in the body, first that of a hormone and secondly of a neurotransmitter. 

As a neurotransmitter, it acts like a messenger between the central nervous system and your peripheral nervous system These messages signal the body on how to work and function normally. 

Furthermore, Serotonin also plays the role of a hormone that stabilizes the mood. It helps promote a feeling of well-being & reward. 

 

Let us discuss the physiological and emotional importance of Serotonin for the body : 

·         Serotonin regulates your mood. You may feel more focused, stable, happier and calmer. Medicines that are prescribed to treat Depression often targets regulating levels of Serotonin in the body. 

·         The body’s serotonin is found in large quantities in the GI tract and controls the bowel function for increased digestion. 

·         When serotonin is released into the gut faster than it can be digested, one may experience a feeling of nausea. Many medicines used to reduce nausea specifically target serotonin receptors in the brain.

·         Serotonin plays a role in the quality of sleep. The brain also needs serotonin to make melatonin, the hormone imperative for regulating the sleep cycle

·         Serotonin is released by platelets in your blood to help in wound healing and helps in forming clots.

 

How to naturally produce Serotonin in the body?

·         Poultry

·         Fish such as Salmon, Tuna 

·         Soy Products such as Tofu, Tempeh

·         Milk & Cheese

·         Pineapple

·         Green Leafy Vegetables

·         Probiotics such as Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Yogurt

 

 

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