In
the wake of dire predictions of our current economic crisis and even more so,
dealing with the reality of shrinking bank accounts, a poor real estate market
and tons of fraud, many people are experiencing psychological highs and lows as
well as multiple stress related physical symptoms. A great antidote to depression,
sleeplessness and general malaise is sex. Sex, with or without penetration or
orgasm, though both are pluses, produces more than psychological benefit. When
individuals are aroused their bodies release natural feel-good endorphins. These endorphins help keep
the body health and spirits high.
Reaching out to those you care about and even those
who may be less fortunate than you are and need your help, also helps keep you
happier. Good relationships and loving
connections produce hormones that are known’s as “happy hormones” or “live
longer hormones” that help keep individuals healthier and alive.
There is even reason to reach out for the one glass
of red wine which produces energy additive antioxidants which keep stamina
going and help your bedtime activities stay active. Otherwise, “forbidden”
delights such as chocolate can also be heart healthy in many ways. Flavonoids fight disease, and antioxidants
prevent some of the risk factors associated with heart attacks and
strokes. Chocolate is also rich in an
amino acid called phenyl ethylamine, the "love
chemical” that serves as a natural anti-depressant. Of course if you break out
in acne or your waist line enlarges or you have diabetes, these preventative
joys are not a good idea. Warning: use
with caution and consult your health professional before you change your diet.
During
the great depression families got closer, not more distant. Precisely because
of the duress due to the times, they needed each other and reached out for
support and sustenance. They also had less time and/or interest in divorce,
acquisitions of unnecessary items and extraneous costly activities.
So,
under our current economic stress, don’t quit and certainly don’t be a loner. Join
with those you care about. Keep doing activities that you enjoy (even though
you may have to scale down frequency or be innovative about how to afford
them.) Eat some otherwise ‘forbidden foods”, have sex with those you care
about, not those who are simply handy such as your postal person or hairdresser,
and certainly open your heart to demonstrate love to those you truly care
about. Think about sex and love as the best prescriptions for your health. And the best part is that they are free.
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