How to release endorphins in the body naturally

Dr. Shuchi Sharma - Head of the Department of Nutrition at Sahyadri Hospital in Pune (India) said that endorphins are extremely useful in situations such as when the body is injured, feels stressed or anxious.

They are released during activities such as sex, love, laughter or exercise. In addition, endorphins also enhance memory and cognitive health, and strengthen our immune system.

When are endorphins released?

Endorphins tend to be released when a person is injured, experiences a stressful moment, or when you engage in activities such as eating, having sex, or exercising. When endorphins are released in the body, they can cause feelings of euphoria.

“Endorphins are known as feel-good hormones,” says Shuchi Sharma.

Why is endorphin release important?

According to Dr. Shuchi Sharma, by increasing the body's natural endorphins, we can see improvements in our overall health. High levels of endorphins help reduce pain and increase feelings of pleasure. Endorphins can also help:

- Reduces symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression.

- Improve mood.

- Improve self-esteem.

- Supports cognitive function.

- Better immune system.

- Reduce inflammation.

- Regulates appetite.

How to increase endorphins naturally?

Do exercise

More exercise always means more endorphin production, Dr. Shuchi Sharma asserts, endorphins are released in the body after 30 minutes of exercise.

Meditate every day

Meditation is a great way to increase the release of endorphins in the body, says Dr. Shuchi Sharma. Meditation relaxes the body and helps you achieve a state of inner calm . Some other health benefits of meditation include improved health, improved mood, increased ability to cope with illness, and improved sleep quality and patterns.

Smell the perfume

Smelling your favorite calming oil, such as lavender, can trigger the release of endorphins. You can use a diffuser to spread the scent of the oil around you and bring a sense of calm. Other uplifting oils include rosemary, orange or grapefruit, ylang ylang, and frankincense.

Smile more

Shuchi Sharma says you probably always feel good when you laugh out loud with friends. This is also considered a technique called laughter therapy in cognitive behavioral therapy that can also limit feelings of stress and depression.

Listening to music

We’ve all experienced how listening to music can improve our mood. Listening to music is a therapeutic activity in itself and therefore increases the endorphin levels in our bodies. According to the journal Evolutionary Psychology, performing music is more likely to increase endorphins than just listening to it. So you can even compose music or perform it, whatever brings you comfort.

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