How Smiling Can Help Your Health
By: Allison Meyer
Most people have heard the age old saying which states “smiling is contagious.” Smiles have the astonishing ability to alter the world around you. They have been known to make you appear more attractive while lifting your mood and the moods of those around you. They can also impact your general well-being by positively impacting your mind and body. According to psychologytoday.com, smiling activates neural messaging that benefits your health and happiness.
Negate the Negative
As busy, on-the-go people, we tend to pack on a lot of stress. We all know that stress can have serious negative impacts on our health. When you smile, your body releases the neurotransmitters dopamine, endorphins and serotonin which work toward fighting off stress, according to psychologytoday.com. You can lower your heart-rate and blood pressure just by putting on a smile!
As an added bonus, the endorphins released by smiling also act as a natural pain reliever. So, if you are suffering from an aching back or a headache, try finding something that makes you laugh to reduce your pain.
If You’re Happy and You Know It
If you are having a bad day, smiling is usually the last thing on your mind. However, choosing to smile, even when you don’t feel like it, can alter your state of mind. The serotonin released when you smile acts as a natural anti-depressant – no prescription required! According to Beauty & Confidence, a study performed by Britain’s University of Cardiff found that “women who received frown-blocking Botox injections reported feeling happier and less anxious than those who didn’t.” So, turn that frown upside down and move on to a happier, healthier you!
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