Boost your five happy hormones
DOPAMINE- This hormone affects the nervous system & is associated with brain's reward mechanism.Setting goals and achieving them gives a kick to this hormone.
How to Boost -
- Seek out pleasurable healthy activities that have a positive impact on life.
- spend more time in the sunlight to increase your sensitivity to dopamine.
- practice deep breathing & meditation
- sleep well
- eat nuts, paneer, beans
SEROTONIN- This hormone is used in antidepressants as low levels of Serotonin in the brain can sink you into depression.
How to boost -
- workout or play a sport.
- eat tryptophan rich foods like milk at bedtime
- have foods rich in omega 3 like ghee, nuts, lentils
- don't stop eating carbs
OXYTOCIN - It is also called a love hormone because of its role in establishing emotional ties & relationships
How to boost -
- practice yoga & relaxation
- eat with loved ones
- get a massage every week
- pursue a hobby
ESTROGEN - This happy hormone helps to form serotonin & protects you from irratability and anxiety. Its levels decreases in Menopause and also by lifestyle practices of smoking & extreme exercises.
How to boost -
- try stress relieving exercises
- yoga
- hot bath
- meditation
PROGESTERONE - This is helpful hormone for a good & calm sleep, prevents anxiety, mood swings. Women face the problem of this hormone acceleration after the age of 35- 40 yrs
How to boost -
- eat healthy food stuffs
- avoid saturated fats
- avoid sugar
- exercise regularly
- avoid & cope well with stress
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