Steps To Hack The 5 Brain Chemicals That Can Elevate Your Mood?

Your brain releases 4 important happy hormones that can transform mental and physical health. Here's how you can access them.

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5 Happy Hormones That Can Make You The Happiest Person On Earth Our brain is controlled by hormones and neurotransmitters that not only control brain functions and activities but also our mood. They are also called happy hormones. Brain chemicals act as stimulants and are triggered by certain activities and foods.

They are incredibly important in curing mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression. It can also help you be happier which in turn can support long life. Why Are These Happy Brain Chemicals Important? There are 4 main happy hormones or brain chemicals in our body, namely: endorphins, serotonin, dopamine and oxytocin.



Each one of them can elevate our mood. But, how can you access them? Red on to know more. Also Read - Essential Tips From Doctor On Dealing With Light And Sound Pollution During Festive Period Endorphins Endorphins, also called the 'pain killer hormone,' which can be unlocked by doing any exercise or physical activities, by getting a body massage, by consuming a good and healthy meal and lastly, by eating dark chocolate.

Serotonin Wish to unlock serotonin in your body? They are also called the 'mood stabilizers.' Here are the activities that will help you, practice meditation, get enough sun exposure, take a walk amidst nature, use a journal to write down your thoughts. Also Read - Polio Vaccination Campaign In Gaza: First Round Successfully Inoculates 90 Per Cent Of Children Dopamine You can unlock the dopamine, the 'reward chemical' in your brain by doing these following things: complete any task, practice self-care activities, get adequate sleep and celebrate the little victories of life.

Oxytocin How to unlock oxytocin hormone also called the 'love hormone?' Our brain releases oxytocin when we pay with pets, animals or babies, when we show acts of kindness to other people and when we communicate with a person who we love. Also Read - Taliban Suspends Polio Vaccination Campaigns In Afghanistan, States UN; Reasons Unknown.