It's healthy to cry. Many people say they feel better after crying. Nothing could be truer. Because whether there's been a tragedy or you've simply had a bad day at work, tears help you unburden yourself and recover. What's more, the latest research shows that crying is a very effective way for the body to "wash" itself of chemicals and other harmful substances.
Tears therefore have a detoxifying effect. But not all kinds. Chopping an onion won't help in the process of eliminating toxins. Experts have discovered that there are three types of tears.
Dr. William H. Frey II, a Minnesota biochemist, has discovered that - chemically - there are major differences between emotional tears and tears caused by irritants (such as onions). Tears caused by stress or other emotions contain a much higher amount of protein-based hormones - prolactin, adenocorticopin and leucine enkephalin are just a few examples (the latter is also a powerful natural pain-relieving hormone).
We all need the protective layer that covers our eyes. This layer is called basal tears. The fluid is secreted by the lacrimal glands, which are located above each eye - without them, we'd be much more prone to bacteria and dry eyes.
They occur when something gets in our eyes or when we react to an irritant (gas, onions, etc.). When they feel in "danger", the tear glands automatically secrete more water to protect our eyes.
The plan helps reduce stress levels. According to studies in Minnesota, the removal of adenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) - which has been uniquely identified in emotion-related tears - helps to relieve tension and resolve stress-related imbalances. Essentially, through tears, we discharge the toxic substances that a period of suffering or dissatisfaction has burdened us with.
- 88.8% of people feel better after crying;
- On average, a woman cries 47 times a year, while a man cries only 7 times a year;
- Until puberty, we cry much more than when we are adults;
- Men eliminate more toxins when they cry for emotional reasons;
Source:
netdoctor.co.uk/
lifehack.org
medicaldaily.com
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