Do you want a safe, natural and legal way to be excited about life? Try these techniques to help your body produce some natural endorphins.
Endorphins are the bodies natural opiates, produced to reduce pain and increase pleasure. They are responsible for helping you experience a sense of euphoria. Low endorphin levels make you feel anxious and more aware of pain. Endorphins have similar pain relieving and mood altering properties to morphine, but are 10 times more powerful.
Here are 7 ways to stimulate the natural production of endorphins in your body:
- prolonged moderate to high exercise.
You know, the level of exercise where you loose your breath. The after effect is often referred to as the “runners high.” By far the most effective technique for getting high, a “runners high” can last for up to 12 hours. - belly level laughter
Medical studies have shown that laughter can boost our immune systems, reduce stress and decrease pain. - sex
Endorphins are released during orgasm, but be careful not to over do it. - chili peppers
Our brains respond to the burning sensation by raising our heart rate, increasing perspiration and releasing endorphins. - acupuncture
Acupuncture can also release endorphins at certain pressure points. Acupuncture is actually still used as an anesthetic during surgery in some hospitals in China. - chocolate
Adam Drewnowski from the University of Michigan found chocolate stimulates the production of natural opiates. - massage
Connective tissue massage in particular has been shown to release beta-endorphins which are linked to the pain relief and feelings of warmth and well-being associated with massage.
The Excited By Life “Get High” Plan
So to get the perfect high go for a 10km jog followed by some chili chicken. Then some acupuncture and a soothing massage. Entertain yourself by watching a comedy show with some dark chocolate to eat as a snack. Finally go to bed and have some …
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Danny lives in Hong Kong but is originally from Australia. He is Married to Maggie and together they have two children with whom they enjoy sharing and enjoying an exciting life with daily. Danny's passions are freedom, adventure and discovery, mainly in nature and science but also spiritually. He is a great believer in living in the NOW.
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