Be transparent. Use your real name, and back up your claims. Keep it local and relevant.Health Fitness The Endorphin Hunt To Happiness Need a boost to get through your day Its time to stimulate those endorphins, the happy chemicals of the body that balance out your energy and mood.Marisa Fanelli, Neighbor Posted Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 4:07 p m ET Updated Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at 4:32 p m ET Reply Todays goal: go on an endorphin hunt.
For those of you who are unfamiliar, endorphins are the feel good chemicals in the body. You know that amazing post-exercise rush you get after a hard-core workout That feeling is caused by the endorphins flowing through your system. The more endorphin releases you have on a daily basis, the happier you feel. Fortunately, there are ways to trigger this chemical release that are all-natural and enjoyable as well. Im going to go with the obvious first: acupuncture Acupuncture is a quick and easy way to get these chemicals flowing, which is why people who get regular treatments are happier, more relaxed and more emotionally even-keeled. Massage is another great way to get those endorphins flowing. If you feel that these options are out of your budget right now, heres a helpful hint: do a little research and look for acupuncture or massage schools in your area. Students need bodies to work on, so the costs of treatment are extremely low. Another way to tap into these chemicals is to get your heart racing. Im not saying you have to run ten miles today; as long as your heart is getting kicked into gear, these chemicals will start spilling out. Just do five minutes of jumping jacks today and youll see what I mean. It takes almost no time at all, but you will feel the effects instantly. Subscribe We all know how wonderful we feel after lying out on the beach all day. I know we can no longer do that without guilt, since learning about the damage it can cause, but be reasonable: in moderation and with sunscreen, the sun can be good for you. Spending just a little time in the sun is a great way to boost your spirits. If you are one of the unfortunate souls reading this who is stuck in a cubicle today, hidden from the sun, with officemates who will judge you for doing jumping jacks, you may be thinking there is no hope for you. The way to endorphins is most certainly not in the unemployment line. Subscribe Oh, and order something nice and spicy for lunch today. ![]() Thats why they are so addictive Thank Reply Share The views expressed in this post are the authors own. The Endorphin Hunt To Happiness The rules of replying: Be respectful. No racist, discriminatory, vulgar or threatening language will be tolerated. Be transparent. Use your real name, and back up your claims. Keep it local and relevant.
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