“IF YOU FEEL JOY, YOU’RE ON THE RIGHT TRACK.” Albert Schweitzer, Nobel Peace Prize-winning physician and philosopher, said that “happiness is also good health and a bad memory.” A poor memory may be helpful in forgetting past disappointments and maintaining a healthy optimism, but nothing affects our moment-to-moment contentment like the condition of our bodies. A common cold is as dreary as it is painful and uncomfortable. Schweitzer also famously said, “Every patient carries his own doctor inside.” He couldn’t have been more right about the way our bodies are designed to heal themselves and how they work to keep us running at peak condition even at the most minuscule level. Arguably, no one works harder to keep us healthy (and therefore happy) than our mitochondria.
Our mitochondria keep our neurons firing, our muscles flexing, and our hearts beating. In short, they keep us alive. Even if you don't feel it, these microscopic powerhouses are constantly producing the cellular energy we need to function at the most basic level.
1) Boosting energy levels
2) Keeping blood sugar levels under control.
3) Using NAD to boost cellular energy to support healthy mitochondrial function and overall health as we age.
We have many “doctors” in our lives who help our mitochondria and who can infuse us with joy and health: ---
1) Doctor Nature, Sun, Air, and Pure Water----
2) Doctor Healthy Nutrition and Fasting----
3) Doctor Physical Activity with Rest and Good Posture----
4) Doctor Mind Supported by Joy----
The feeling of joy comes from the activity of the nervous system, specifically our neurotransmitters. These transmitters carry chemicals throughout our bodies, including the feel-good chemicals mentioned in the previous paragraph, also known as “joy” chemicals.
When you have plenty of these chemicals in your system, your physical health improves. Better sleep, better digestion, weight loss, and a stronger immune system are some of the benefits of a joyful mood. When you feel happy, your circulatory system may respond by flushing your cheeks, raising your body temperature—it's the face of happiness.
The reaction in your autonomic nervous system can even affect your organs, as it controls the smooth muscles in your body (which your organs are lined with). Your digestive tract can feel the effects of a joyful mood, which can lead to an increase or decrease in appetite. You may also notice that you're digesting food faster than normal—another unique effect of the autonomic nervous system.
Laughter can also have some immediate benefits for overall health. When you laugh out loud, you instantly calm your cardiovascular system and release endorphins into your nervous system. If you're the type to slap your knees, the movements you make during a fit of laughter also produce feelings of calm and reduce stress. Laughter increases your heart rate, which sends blood and oxygen to your brain, leading to a feeling of clarity and calm. Even the simple act of smiling tells your body that it's okay to relax. Faking a smile is enough as far as your nervous system is concerned.
Seeking out things that make you happy is one way to keep those happy chemicals in your body. You could try spending more time with loved ones, picking up a hobby you enjoy, learning new things, reading a great book, watching a comedy, or even petting a dog. Picking an activity and focusing on it is a great way to help your brain relax and let go of stress and anxious thoughts, even if just for a little while. In short, you project joy and happiness.
“IF YOU FEEL JOY, YOU’RE ON THE RIGHT TRACK.” Albert Schweitzer, Nobel Peace Prize-winning physician and philosopher, said that “happiness is also good health and a bad memory.” A poor memory may be helpful in forgetting past disappointments and maintaining a healthy optimism, but nothing affects our moment-to-moment contentment like the condition of our bodies. A common cold is as dreary as it is painful and uncomfortable. Schweitzer also famously said, “Every patient carries his own doctor inside.” He couldn’t have been more right about the way our bodies are designed to heal themselves and how they work to keep us running at peak condition even at the most minuscule level. Arguably, no one works harder to keep us healthy (and therefore happy) than our mitochondria.
Our mitochondria keep our neurons firing, our muscles flexing, and our hearts beating. In short, they keep us alive. Even if you don't feel it, these microscopic powerhouses are constantly producing the cellular energy we need to function at the most basic level.
1) Boosting energy levels
2) Keeping blood sugar levels under control.
3) Using NAD to boost cellular energy to support healthy mitochondrial function and overall health as we age.
We have many “doctors” in our lives who help our mitochondria and who can infuse us with joy and health: ---
1) Doctor Nature, Sun, Air, and Pure Water----
2) Doctor Healthy Nutrition and Fasting----
3) Doctor Physical Activity with Rest and Good Posture----
4) Doctor Mind Supported by Joy----
The feeling of joy comes from the activity of the nervous system, specifically our neurotransmitters. These transmitters carry chemicals throughout our bodies, including the feel-good chemicals mentioned in the previous paragraph, also known as “joy” chemicals.
When you have plenty of these chemicals in your system, your physical health improves. Better sleep, better digestion, weight loss, and a stronger immune system are some of the benefits of a joyful mood. When you feel happy, your circulatory system may respond by flushing your cheeks, raising your body temperature—it's the face of happiness.
The reaction in your autonomic nervous system can even affect your organs, as it controls the smooth muscles in your body (which your organs are lined with). Your digestive tract can feel the effects of a joyful mood, which can lead to an increase or decrease in appetite. You may also notice that you're digesting food faster than normal—another unique effect of the autonomic nervous system.
Laughter can also have some immediate benefits for overall health. When you laugh out loud, you instantly calm your cardiovascular system and release endorphins into your nervous system. If you're the type to slap your knees, the movements you make during a fit of laughter also produce feelings of calm and reduce stress. Laughter increases your heart rate, which sends blood and oxygen to your brain, leading to a feeling of clarity and calm. Even the simple act of smiling tells your body that it's okay to relax. Faking a smile is enough as far as your nervous system is concerned.
Seeking out things that make you happy is one way to keep those happy chemicals in your body. You could try spending more time with loved ones, picking up a hobby you enjoy, learning new things, reading a great book, watching a comedy, or even petting a dog. Picking an activity and focusing on it is a great way to help your brain relax and let go of stress and anxious thoughts, even if just for a little while. In short, you project joy and happiness.