It is a neurotransmitter that, according to scientific research, promotes feelings such as happiness, pain, love, excitement and relaxation (which is sometimes linked to joy). Normally, when you experience some of the sensations mentioned above, the hypothalamus begins to produce the hormone, an area of the brain that also protects 20 different types of hormone, in addition to other areas such as the pituitary gland. The reaction that one has with them, in itself, is that of happiness, since it has an action similar to analgesics. There are many activities that can make the spinal cord becomeexpels this natural opiate into the bloodstream, which has been found to be much more potent than other artificially produced pain medications.
Among the psychological changes that are experienced when its levels rise in the blood, there are some such as: one goes from a normal state to one of exaltation, that is, the subject begins to have a "good mood"; lowers blood pressure, placing the patient in a relaxed state; if pain is experienced, it goes down considerably; aging processes are delayed; Unconsciously, it leads to a process of mental analysis that ends in the low emotional satisfaction that the individual believes to be suffering, so he is distracted from the symptoms that are really causing damage to his body.
Due to the above characteristics, specialists recommend that you have a calm and happy life. In addition to carrying out activities that promote the sensation of well - being of the body and the organism, in all its extension. Enjoying the favorite music, eating a meal that is pleasing to the senses, and simply spending moments of joy, can improve the level of endorphin in the blood, allowing the individual to be a more positive and healthy person.
