How to get your “hope molecules” flowing

March 16, 2021

You’ve heard about the mind-body-spirit connection, right? It turns out there is some real practical SCIENCE involved.

It’s a science that will have you lacing up your workout sneakers AND give you inspo to pick up some weights!

Have you heard about “hope molecules”?

These are real, live molecules that are in your body – and they get released when you exercise, specifically when your muscles contract.

They are called myokines, and they’re a BIG topic of research. They can affect your mood, your immune system, and basically every organ in your body (even your brain).

Myokines are special chemicals that your muscles create and secrete when you contract them.

They travel through your bloodstream to your brain, and they act as an antidepressant, make you feel less stressed, and can help you learn.

PLUS … myokines can help:

* Reduce inflammation
* Control blood sugar
* Battle cancer cells
* Improve brain function
* Burn more fat as fuel

The only way to get these chemicals into your brain is to use your muscles!

Researchers started calling myokines “hope molecules” because they appear to work at the brain level to help it recover from stress.

So …. exactly HOW do you exercise to spur more myokine action in your body?

It really doesn’t matter – basically, just make sure your muscles contract. That could mean walking, biking, running, lifting weights, or any other continuous action that makes your muscles move.

Just another reason to feel good about including fitness as part of your self-care routine.

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Make it an amazing day,

Christina

Christina Sanghera

As Co-Owner of Inspired Wellness, Christina is a Mompreneur on a mission who once struggled just to get through the day. Her lifestyle was a merry-go-round of unhealthy habits, and when she was later diagnosed with an autoimmune thyroid disease, it all came full circle and she knew something had to change. It was this moment in her life that inspired countless hours of education, training and soul searching. Having experienced firsthand what it feels like to suddenly lose your health and wellbeing and to struggle daily, her unique point of view allows her to offer sound advice that’s rooted in empathy from having experienced many of the ailments she now helps women overcome. In the beginning of 2018 she welcomed a healthy, vibrant baby girl after multiple unexplained miscarriages years prior. Her birth was a testament to the tireless effort of reclaiming health one step at a time. Be it holistic “bio-hacking”, an intense HIIT routine or downtime with a good book or podcast, Christina now dedicates her life to inspiring others and immersing herself in natural, sustainable health. Through real food nutrition, exercise and self care she helps women from all walks of life navigate their health, achieve their goals and thrive. Follow her journey on Social Media: >>Instagram: @christinasanghera

3 Comments

Heather March 18, 2021 at 1:28 am - Reply

I’ve never heard of myokines before. I will definitely look further into this.
Melissa Cushing March 18, 2021 at 3:45 pm - Reply

Love this and sharing with my daughter as we are both trying to be more active… and to stick with it as we go up and down all of the time. This should help to motivate and appreciate your sharing! I had no idea about myokines before 🙂
Jasmine Martin March 19, 2021 at 1:49 am - Reply

Thank you for this! I’ve never heard of this before. I am definitely going to have to exercise more to encourage the benefits of these hope molecules.