Chronic diseases share many of same underlying biological mechanisms, and these are aggravated by certain aspects of our modern lifestyles. Consequently, the key to preventing and reversing chronic diseases is to transform that lifestyle. We can do this by adopting a plant-based diet, exercising, managing our stress and strengthening our social connections.
What you can do:
Laugh and smile.
When you laugh at a joke or have a grin on your face, you're not just expressing the positive emotions of amusement or happiness; you're also creating positive feelings through the physiological reactions that these behaviors trigger in your body. Laughter increases the blood flow throughout your circulatory system and smiling releases endorphins, serotonin and dopamine in your brain. These endorphin hormones and serotonin and dopamine neurotransmitters act like natural painkillers and antidepressants respectively, providing you with a sense of relief and general well-being.