5 Happy Hormones - How to Boost Them Naturally
Let's consider each of them.
Dopamine
This happy hormone is a neurotransmitter that drives your brain’s reward system. If you are praised at work for doing a good job, you’ll get a delicious dopamine hit, resulting in feelings of well-being. Boost it by setting realistic goals (e.g., tidying your desk or sticking to your workout schedule) and achieving them. And seek out pleasurable healthy activities that have a positive impact on your life.
Serotonin
The most effective and natural way to boost serotonin is by exercising daily; that’s one reason a brisk walk does wonders for your mood. Just take 10 minutes out of your day.
Oxytocin
Oxytocin is often called “the love hormone.” Spending time with loved ones and being kind to others stimulates oxytocin.
Estrogen
This happy hormone helps form serotonin and protects you from irritability and anxiety, keeping your mood steady. Estrogen decreases with menopause, and lifestyle factors such as smoking and extreme exercise can also lower it. To avoid hormones imbalance try to manage stress.
Progesterone
This helps you to sleep well and prevents anxiety, irritability and mood swings.
Natural ways to boost your happy hormones:
- Music
- Eat carbs
- Spend time with loved ones
- Stress relievers. Increase estrogen with stress-relieving activities such as yoga, meditation, taking a hot bath - or whatever works for you.
Source:
https://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-you/mental-health/how-to-boost-your-happy-hormones/
