There are four hormones which determine a human's happiness so known as happiness hormones or feel good hormones.These are (1) Endorphins, (2) Dopamine, (3) Serotonin, (4) Oxytocin. Activities that boost Feel-Good Hormones: •Cuddling with a loved one. •Exercising. •Experimenting with aromatherapy. •Getting a massage. •Having sex. •Listening to feel-good music. •Meditating. •Spending time outdoors. •Taking nap •Watching comedy It is important we understand these hormones, as we need all four of them to stay happy.
Four happiness hormones - Part 1
There are four hormones which determine a human's happiness so known as happiness hormones or feel good hormones.These are Endorphins,(2) Dopamine,(3) Serotonin, (4) Oxytocin.Activities that boost Feel-Good Hormones:•Cuddling with a loved one.•Exercising.•Experimenting with aromatherapy.•Getting a massage.•Having sex.•Listening to feel-good music.•Meditating.•Spending time outdoors.•Taking nap•Watching comedyIt is important we understand these hormones,as we need all four of them to stay happy.(1) Endorphins:Let's look at the first hormone the Endorphins. These are a group of hormones secreted within the brain and nervous system and having a number of physiological functions. They are peptides which activate the body's opiate receptors, causing an analgesic ...Read More
Four happiness hormones - Part 2
(3) Serotonin:The third hormone Serotonin is released when we act in a way that benefits others.Serotonin is a compound in blood platelets and serum, which constricts the blood vessels and acts as a neurotransmitter.Serotonin is a chemical that carries messages between nerve cells in the brain and throughout your body. Serotonin plays a key role in such body functions as mood, sleep, digestion, nausea, wound healing, bone health, blood clotting and sexual desire.Typically, nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord produce serotonin that helps regulate attention, behavior and body temperature. Other nerve cells in the body, primarily in ...Read More