The human body is an incredible creation. Did you know that tears have an amazing ability to heal the body? The eye produces three types of tears, each made up of different chemicals that have different healing abilities.
Basal tears are those that continuously moisten our eyes. We usually do not notice this amazing function unless there is a malfunction and our eyes dry out.Â
Reflex tears happen when your eye is assaulted by something. The eye tears to rid itself of foreign objects; a bug for instance.Â
Then, there are emotional tears. Did you ever wonder why you feel so much better after a good cry? Traces of stress chemicals have been found in emotional tears that when released, actually relieve the body of stress. Crying can also cause the body to produce endorphins that actually make you feel better.
The past year has been so very difficult for most of us. It’s comforting to know that through our tears our body is serving to heal us. Give yourself permission to cry. Be healed.
Blessings,
Carol Marchant Gibbs
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