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Your Ultimate Guide to Happy Hormones: Endorphin Edition!

Discover how to activate your body's natural painkillers and experience a rush of happiness with simple lifestyle changes.

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Sol TV
August 22, 2024

🎉 Endorphins: Your Body's Own Happy Pills (And How to Get More!)

đź“ť TL/DR: The Modern Lifestyle: Endorphin Enemy #1

🥇 Sol Bites: 3 Simple Habits That Will Flood Your Body With Natural Painkillers

🚀 Get High on Life: Boost Your Endorphins with These Simple Tips

✨ The Smallest Things You Can Do for an Endorphin Rush

đź’¬ Words of Wisdom

Endorphins: Your Body's Own Happy Pills (And How to Get More!)

We all love the feeling of being on top of the world, but let's be real—it’s not something that happens all the time. Life throws curveballs at us, and they often result in physical or emotional pain. When that happens, people often turn to alcohol or drugs to dull the pain. It’s no wonder prescription painkiller abuse is so rampant.

But did you know your body has its own built-in natural painkillers? They're hormones called endorphins. The name is actually a portmanteau created by the words endogenous and morphine. "Endogenous" means it's made right inside your body, and "morphine" is because it works like a super-strong painkiller—but without the terrible side effects.

When you're stressed or in pain, parts of your brain's command center—the hypothalamus and pituitary gland—step in and releases endorphins.

The Modern Lifestyle: Endorphin Enemy #1

Here's the crazy part: The market for pain medication is huge, and it's only getting larger. Experts predict it'll reach a staggering $19 billion by 2034! Why? Our lifestyles—which often come with too much sitting, not enough laughing, and terrible sleep habits—are catching up with us. Our bodies are begging for relief. 

But what if we didn't need to rely on pills? What if we could tap into our own natural painkillers? That's where endorphins come in. 

Sol Bites: 3 Simple Habits That Will Flood Your Body With Natural Painkillers

1) Exercise 

If you’ve ever played sports—or even just watched them—you know how athletes can take a hard fall during a game, shake it off, and keep going. The full-body soreness, however, shows up a couple of days later. That's because when we exercise, our bodies pump out endorphins, which cause our pain tolerance to go way up.

So, one way to train our bodies to produce more endorphins naturally is to get regular exercise. And I'm not just talking about a leisurely walk. As great as they are, this requires something a bit more intense. You know how runners can get a natural high? Well, any good workout can do that. 

(Hit reply and let me know: What's your go-to intense workout?)

You could take a sweaty HIIT class, or go on a challenging hike. Whatever it is, find something you love and stick with it. Your body will thank you with a flood of feel-good endorphins.

If you love to dance, try having a dance party in your living room going for 10 to15 minutes, even half an hour. See how amazing you feel afterwards. Dancing is also known to be a fantastic endorphin booster!

2) Intimacy & Connection 

Another great way to boost endorphins is through hugging. And then, of course, there's sex. That blissful feeling afterwards? You can thank the endorphin rush! Experts believe endorphins trigger the release of other hormones that play a role in those feelings of love.

3) Laughter 

Finding something really funny is a major endorphin trigger. But don’t expect to get a boost if your reaction is on the level of a polite laugh or an “LOL” comment on an Instagram post. You need to really let loose and laugh. Not just a quick giggle, but a deep belly laugh. Have you ever seen how a kid laughs? That's the kind that releases endorphins. And it's not just the laughter itself, but even the anticipation of it. 

Get High on Life: Boost Your Endorphins with These Simple Tips

Here are a few more research-backed tips that can help you amp up your endorphins:

  • Indulge in dark chocolate: The flavonoids in dark chocolate have been linked to increased endorphin levels. Just be sure to choose a high-quality chocolate with at least 70% cocoa.

  • Get creative: Expressing yourself through painting, music, poem, or any other art form can be a powerful endorphin booster.

  • Connect with others: Spending time with loved ones, volunteering, or even just having a good conversation can trigger the release of endorphins.

  • Play a musical instrument: Learning and playing a musical instrument can be a challenging but enjoyable experience that stimulates your brain and gets your endorphins flowing.

  • Get a massage: A good massage can relax your muscles, reduce tension, and trigger endorphin release.

  • Try breathwork: Certain techniques, like Holotropic Breathwork or Wim Hof breathing, can alter your brain chemistry and lead to a surge of endorphins.

The Smallest Things You Can Do for an Endorphin Rush

Feeling low on energy and high on crankiness? It sounds like your brain could use an endorphin boost. We've got easy, everyday things you can do to feel good fast.

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