Our Body System - Endorphins

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Episode 782 of the Final Season: Our Body System – Endorphins

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All week we are talking about our Body’s System based on what Simon Sinek wrote in his book, Leaders Eat Last: Our bodies employ a system of primary chemicals in our body that contribute to feelings.

These include Endorphins, Dopamine, Serotonin, Oxytocin, and Cortisol. Today we are focusing on Endorphins.

Endorphins are the body's natural painkillers. Endorphins are released by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in response to pain or stress, this group of peptide hormones both relieves pain and creates a general feeling of well-being.  (health.harvard.edu article on mind and mood).

People with low levels of endorphin may suffer from depression or fibromyalgia. Fi-bro-my-al-gi-a is a condition that causes pain all over the body. Sleep problems, fatigue, and emotional and mental distress.