Happiness is a chemical process that starts in the brain, according to the Federal Chemistry Council (CFQ). The entity launches a booklet called The Chemistry of Emotions in which it highlights the importance of human beings keeping their well-being up to date.
The booklet describes all the hormones produced by the human body and how they interfere with our physical and mental state, involving the various feelings that “we experience on each occasion, throughout the day”, said specialist Jonas Comin.
Comin pointed out that endorphins, called the happiness hormone, help overcome addictions, modulate pain, strengthen immunity and brain function, in addition to relieving stress and tension and inducing feelings of pleasure. It also promotes the anti-aging effect and increases disposition and physical and mental resistance.
“When we eat something we like, or when we receive some affection, or when we come into contact with nature, we release this hormone, and this makes us feel relaxed, that state of happiness in our body”, he said.
Depending on our daily activities and what we eat, we release these hormones from the body, through the various chemical reactions that take place and, with that, a feeling of well-being, pleasure and good humor is formed.
Depending on the level at which these hormones are, they cause the opposite effect, Jonas Comin pointed out. “That’s why it’s always good that they are produced, so that we can release our body and always have a satisfactory level, to avoid diseases such as depression”, he recommended.
If they are deregulated, these chemical hormones cause the body to react with a bad mood, irritation, anxiety, insomnia, stress, lack of disposition, sadness and even depression.
Activities
In general, for human beings to have a satisfactory level of hormones in the body, they must have a healthy and varied diet, aiming at quality consumption.
At the same time, you should not forget the practice of physical activities, linked to endorphins, which also regulate the feeling of happiness, well-being and pleasure. Comin highlighted that, regardless of what physical activity is practiced, it will contribute in this direction.
The interpersonal relationship itself is another highlight for those who aim at happiness and well-being. That is, having contact with the person you like also causes the release of endorphins.
“It’s a joint action that helps keep these hormones in the ideal amount in the body and obtain a satisfactory result. We live in society and we need this set. A good diet, physical activity and taking pleasure in the things in life, like being with someone you like, listening to music, that is, doing things that you like”.
Sleep also interferes with the feeling of happiness. “A good quality of sleep also contributes to a better quality of life,” said the CFQ advisor. Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (Gaba) is the neurotransmitter of calm and relaxation and interferes with the quality of sleep.
Other hormones associated with the issue of well-being are oxytocin, which provides the feeling of love, pleasure and affection; dopamine, which regulates mood and feelings of satisfaction; melatonin, which reduces aging and regulates sleep, among others.
The booklet The Chemistry of Emotions can be read in full at site of the council.
Editing: Maria Claudia
Source: CNN Brasil
I am an experienced journalist and writer with a career in the news industry. My focus is on covering Top News stories for World Stock Market, where I provide comprehensive analysis and commentary on markets around the world. I have expertise in writing both long-form articles and shorter pieces that deliver timely, relevant updates to readers.
