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WHAT ARE ENDORPHINS
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Endorphins are natural pain
killing substances found in the human brain. The
name comes from endogenous
(meaning within) and morphine
(morphine being a pain killer). Endorphins are
one of the neurotransmitters in the brain.
Levels of endorphins in the brain may be changed
by taking a number of drugs including alcohol,
anabolic steroids and heroin and other opiates.
Electro-acupuncture and binaural sound have been
used to stimulate the production of endorphins
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Time and again you've
experienced the intense effects that food can
have on your moods. Cakes, cookies, and fudge
are known as pleasure foods not only because
they delight your taste buds but because they
can make you feel calm and happy - at least
temporarily. This
sugar induced sense of euphoria comes from several chemical mechanisms
in your brain. First of all, the sheer pleasure
of tasting a chocolate treat or powdery donut
stimulates your brain's pleasure pathways and
the release of
dopamine and endorphins, the chemicals that makes you feel
exhilarated. You also get a quick surge of
energy as the sugar hits your
bloodstream.
How Does it Work
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In one study thirty patients
had binaural sessions at a particular frequency
and experienced relaxation states of 80-100%
after five minutes as well as improved pain
relief. Eight patients had blood tests before
and after the sessions and showed
improved
beta-endorphin levels of 10-50%.
A specific binaural frequency in
the high beta range has been identified as
the most potent stimulator of
Endorphins
This frequency is now available
by direct download or on
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