Four sources of happiness
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Dopamine, the happy hormone.
Eating foods that secrete dopamine, exercising and singing can all improve dopamine secretion.
Serotonin, a stable hormone.
Eat foods containing serum, do more yoga, anaerobic exercise, meditation and walking.
Oxytocin, an intimate hormone.
Touch small animals, hug family members and get along with relatives.
Endorphins, painkillers.
Eat food containing endorphins, smile and gossip.
First of all, endorphins
Analgesic hormone
Endorphins are neurotransmitters that help the body cope with pain, stress and emotions. They are responsible for making people happy. Physical activity stimulates the production of endorphins, which make people feel happy during or after exercise.
Food procurement
Dark chocolate, peppers, ginseng, herbs, mushrooms, broad beans, pumpkins, etc.
Other ways
Physical stimulation, such as exercise, can secrete a lot of endorphins, which is the reason for physical and mental pleasure after exercise.
Second, oxytocin.
Intimate hormone
When everything is comfortable and safe, especially when it comes into contact with the skin of the person you like, the intimacy, trust, empathy and pleasant communication are all brought by oxytocin, a feeling of warmth, sweetness and love.
Food procurement
There is no natural food source.
Other ways
Touching your favorite pet, getting along with close people, hugging and kissing can secrete a lot of oxytocin.
Third, serotonin.
Stable hormone
Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, which can be said to be a substance that connects the body and the spirit, can stabilize the mood, and is also an important neurotransmitter that determines our physical and mental health and pleasure.
Food procurement
Foods rich in protein, such as meat and nuts, or foods rich in carbohydrates, such as bananas and walnuts, can also increase serotonin levels.
Other ways
Bright light also helps to raise serotonin levels. Although there is no scientific evidence, increasing sunshine time is necessary for the body to secrete serotonin.
Fourth, dopamine.
Happy hormone
After dopamine is secreted, it makes us feel happy and happy. If dopamine is not enough, it will affect our body and brain. Sometimes our diet and lifestyle can raise dopamine levels.
Food procurement
Almonds, bananas, avocados, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, low-fat dairy products, fish and beans, livestock meat and other foods can promote dopamine secretion.
Other ways
Listening to music that you like or can make you excited can increase the production of dopamine. In addition, maintaining adequate sleep and energy can also accelerate the secretion of dopamine.