Happiness Chemicals And How To Hack Them!

The reward chemical Dopamine is an important chemical messenger in the brain that has many functions. It's involved in reward, motivation, memory, attention and even regulating body movements. When dopamine is released in large amounts, it creates feelings of pleasure and reward, which motivates you to repeat a specific behavior. 

Serotonin is a chemical nerve cells produce. It sends signals between your nerve cells. Serotonin is found mostly in the digestive system, although it's also in blood platelets and throughout the central nervous system.ln the brain, serotonin helps with mood regulation and memory, but the neurotransmitter also has important jobs in other parts of the body. Not only do the intestines produce almost all of the body's serotonin supply, but serotonin is required there to promote healthy digestion.

The love hormone 
Oxytocin is a hormone and a neurotransmitter that is involved in childbirth and breast-feeding. It is also associated with empathy, trust, sexual activity,and relationship-building. It is sometimes referred to as the "love hormone," because levels of oxytocin increase during hugging and orgasm. It may also have benefits as a treatment for a number of conditions, including depression, anxiety, and intestinal problems. 

The pain killer 
The name endorphin comes from the words "endogenous," which means "from the body," and "morphine," which is an opioid pain reliever. Endorphins are chemicals produced naturally by the nervous system to cope with pain or stress. They are often called "feel-good" chemicals because they can act as a pain reliever and happiness booster.