5 Reasons Gratitude is Great for Your Health

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There are hundreds of reasons to be thankful this holiday. But what we are most thankful for is good health. Good health offers many benefits - and if you show your gratitude for being healthy, the perks are even greater.

1. You’ll feel happier
Studies show that when you write down one thing you are grateful for every day, you are 25 percent more happy. Practice this for a few weeks and you will notice results. When you realize what you are appreciative of, you’ll realize all the good things in your life.

2. You’ll boost your energy levels
Writing down that you’re thankful for leads to an increasing sense of vitality. When you give thanks, you feel more energetic and get a boost of feel-good hormones.

3. You get healthier
Gratitude also leads to improved kidney function, reduced blood-pressure, stress hormone levels, and a stronger heart. People who express gratitude also take better care of themselves, smoke and drink less.

4. You become kinder
When others express grateful for you, your body triggers a response in the brain to release dopamine - the feel-good chemical. Thanking people for their acts of kindness also makes us feel good and reminds them of why we are in their lives.

5. You’ll be more resilient
The more gratitude you pay forward, the more our brains become wired to seek out positives in any situation to seek out the positive in any situation, making us more resilient in every situation. 

How do you show appreciation for your health?

If you're feeling under the weather or suffering from sinusitis and allergies this winter, we encourage you to make an appointment at Florida Ear Nose Throat right away. We offer allergy screening, allergy management and immunotherapy. To schedule an appoint, give us a call at (877) EAR-NOSE. For more information about our office, visit www.floridaent.com.