Why crying is GOOD !

<p><br /></p><div class="post-content"><h2 class="title">Why crying is GOOD for you: 5 unusual health benefits you get from tearing-up easily</h2> <p class="mol-para-with-font">People who cry might have a reputation of appearing weak or too emotional.  </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">This causes some to choke down their emotions instead to appear stronger and in control.</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">But experts insist that there are some unexpected health benefits for people who cry often, including lower stress levels, a decrease of toxins in the body, and greater emotional awareness.</p> <p></p> <p class="imageCaption">Researchers have found that crying is a positive release of emotions and stress for someone. It allows the body to rid itself from toxic stress hormones (file photo)</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">1. Crying allows a positive release</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Crying activates the parasympathetic nervous system in the body to signal to the glands in the eyes to release tears. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">After the crying session is over, the body is able to slow down its breathing and heart rate to a more controlled pace.</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">This entire experience sends a positive release throughout the body and gives off the feeling of relief for the person. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">One study from the University of South Florida studied how people felt after crying. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">The researchers found that almost everyone in the study felt better after a crying session. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">'The overwhelming majority of our participants reported mood improvement after crying,'' the researchers said.</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Out of everyone who was studied, more than 88 percent said they felt better after they cried. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">The researchers also found that personality also played a role into who was more likely to enjoy their crying session. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">2. Toxic hormones are flushed from the body</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Human tears contain the stress hormone adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">People who have higher levels of ACTH in their body are at risk of developing diseases such as Addison's disease. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">This disease can cause extreme fatigue, low blood sugar levels and depression. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Crying flushes ACTH from the body, which can then make the person feel calmer. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Tears also contain the hormone prolactin.</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">This hormone is found in both genders during moments of sexual gratification and interpersonal connections. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">When someone cries, this hormone is released in the body to help give off the soothing and calming feeling that people feel afterwards.  </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">3. The body's emotional awareness is heightened</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Animals cry in order to clear their tear ducts from any debris.  </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">But Humans are have a different reason for tear ducts. They are the only living organism on the planet who cries because of how they are feeling. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">A good cry is the body's cue that it is feeling the emotion and therefore it makes it more self-aware. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">By allowing the body to tap into emotions of sadness, it can also become more aware of other feelings such as happiness, relief and gratitude. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">4. Stress is alleviated </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">It can be stressful to attempt to contain your emotions when you don't feel fine. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">But allowing yourself to cry can release tension that has built up in the body. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Experimental psychologist Alex Goetz, who founded leading health risk management company General Health Inc, said: 'Emotional tears, shed in moments of intense feeling, carry stress hormones and are a way of getting rid of them. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">'Even if crying embarrasses you, it signals that you've reached a level of stress that's detrimental to your health.' </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Experts have found that the majority of people who cry immediately feel more relaxed after they are done.  </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">5. It makes others more comfortable with their emotions</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Being open with your emotions towards others can help improve relationships and allow for them to also show how they are feeling. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Certain businesses in Japan and the UK have capitalized on having areas where people can openly express their sadness.</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">'Crying clubs' are spaces where people can go and connect with their emotions without feeling shame. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">This idea first originated in Japan and then traveled to England in 2007 when Loss, the first British 'crying club', was opened. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">These places play sad music or movies to help people tap into their own emotions.  </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">People who attend these places find they grow more comfortable witnessing other people cry.  </p> </div><p><br /></p><br><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MSWbhPCJkqg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

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