Hi Everyone,

LDN increases the level of endorphins in the body which, in turn, boosts the
immune system. The attached article provides more detailed information about
those wonder-working chemicals.

With best wishes,

Dudley Delany

http://profiles.yahoo.com/dudley_delany


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From: Crystals MS TM LDN Website
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:10 PM
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Subject: [LDN_Users] Endorphins: Natural Pain and Stress Fighters

Source: http://www.medicinenet.com


Endorphins: Natural Pain and Stress Fighters
Medical Author: Melissa Conrad Stoppler, MD
Medical Editor: William C. Shiel, Jr, MD, FACP, FACR
Endorphins are among the brainchemicals known as neurotransmitters, which
function to transmit electrical signals within the nervous system. At least 20
types of endorphins have been demonstrated in humans. Endorphins can be found in
the pituitary gland, in other parts of the brain, or distributed throughout the
nervous system.
Stressand painare the two most common factors leading to the release of
endorphins. Endorphins interact with the opiatereceptors in the brain to reduce
our perception of pain and act similarly to drugs such as morphineand codeine.
In contrast to the opiate drugs, however, activation of the opiate receptors by
the body's endorphins does not lead to addictionor dependence..
In addition to decreased feelings of pain, secretion of endorphins leads to
feelings of euphoria, modulation of appetite, release of sex hormones, and
enhancement of the immune response. With high endorphinlevels, we feel less pain
and fewer negative effects of stress. Endorphins have been suggested as
modulators of the so-called "runner's high" that athletes achieve with prolonged
exercise. While the role of endorphins and other compounds as potential triggers
of this euphoric response has been debated extensively by doctors and
scientists, it is at least known that the body does produce endorphins in
response to prolonged, continuous exercise.
Endorphin release varies among individuals. This means that two people who
exercise at the same level or suffer the same degree of pain will not
necessarily produce similar levels of endorphins. Certain foods, such as
chocolateor chili peppers, can also lead to enhanced secretion of endorphins. In
the case of chili peppers, the spicier the pepper, the more endorphins are
secreted. The release of endorphins upon ingestion of chocolate likely explains
the comforting feelings that many people associate with this food and the
craving for chocolate in times of stress.
Even if you don't participate in strenuous athletics, you can also try various
activities to increase your body's endorphin levels. Studies of acupunctureand
massagetherapyhave shown that both of these techniques can stimulate endorphin
secretion. Sex is also a potent triggerfor endorphin release. Finally, the
practice of meditationcan increase the amount of endorphins released in your
body.
Last Editorial Review: 3/15/2007
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