endorphins

• “The study's authors believe that when you experience a deep belly laugh -- literally laughing until it hurts -- it causes chemicals called endorphins, which produce mild euphoria and help dull pain, to be released into your body.”

  The Huffington Post: Todd Hartley: I'm With Stupid: If You Don't Laugh at This You Could Die

• “Research has shown that regular exercise releases feel-good brain chemicals called endorphins into the body, which boost your mood and reduce stress.”

  Simon & Schuster: The Small Change Diet

• “Increased stimulation to the nervous system to produce chemicals called endorphins that elevate mood and produce feelings of well-being and self confidence”

  The Huffington Post: Jay Williams, Ph.D.: Don't Like to Workout? Try a Different Approach

• “Chocolate stimulates the release of brain opiates known as endorphins, which are chemically similar to morphine; in fact, the brain responds to them in the same way as it responds to morphine.”

  Simon & Schuster: Forever Young

• “As oxytocin surges and your contractions grow more painful, the high oxytocin and pain levels signal your brain to release hormones called endorphins.”

  Simon & Schuster: The Official Lamaze® Guide

• “Exercise causes the brain to release chemicals called endorphins, which naturally make us feel happy and healthy.”

  The Huffington Post: Joanna Dolgoff, M.D.: How to Raise a Fit Child: From Preschool to Teens

• “When you exercise, the body naturally releases chemicals called endorphins that trigger positive feelings in the body and mind.”

  Shannon Bindler: 10 Natural Antidepressants to Boost Your Spirits

• “One of the best is physical exercise, which not only releases the feel-good neurotransmitters called endorphins, but also helps use up excess cortisol and adrenaline.”

  The Wall Street Journal: Stress So Bad It Hurts -- Really

• “Some activityes as exercises or any other positive experiences are releasing some natural body chemicals called endorphins that are natural painkillers.”

  Pain Management and Relief with the Neuro-linguistic Programming Method

• “A flood of natural opiates called endorphins washes over the brain, bringing on both tranquillity and hallucinations, says Nuland.”

  Newsweek: The Moment Of Death

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