When was the last time you had a good cry? Though crying may not be your favorite thing to do, it can feel soooo good to enjoy a hearty tear-filled cry.  Crying is not only associated with grief.  One can cry in reaction to stress, frustration, humor, and joy. Crying is a natural function that provides a variation of health benefits to you.

We all know our body produces and secretes elements to maintain healthy functions.  Tears serves many purposes, and they are readily available to you. Tears are essential to help you maintain the health of your eyes. They can also help communicate your emotions and physical pain. Your body makes three types of tears:

1. DETOX YOUR BODY

• We produce three types of tears that helps cleanse our body of impurities

• Basal tears which helps maintain moisture in the eyes.

• Reflex tears which is a reaction to an eye irritants.

• Emotional tears which is a reaction to emotional triggers.

2. HELP RELIEF PHYSICAL PAIN

A nice long cry can help ease physical pain. Lengthy periods of crying can help you release endorphins.  Endorphins are known to ease physical and emotional pain by promoting a sense of well-being.

3. HELP WASH AWAY THE BLUES

Dealing with stress, grief and loss can feel like a heavy load to carry. Bawling your eyes out can offer you more than just puffy eyes.  As mentioned above, a hearty cry will release endorphins that can help lift your mood. We are constantly searching for a quick fix to help manage our everyday struggles.  We are so busy looking for solutions outside of ourselves that we miss the most powerful remedy, HAVE YOURSELF a BIG UGLY CRY. Crying can help promote emotional balance by allowing the body to self soothe.

4. AN ALARM TO THOSE AROUND YOU

People are often unaware of the pain you are experiencing. You ever notice a stranger crying? When you release tears, it makes everyone aware of your current emotional or physical state. Its DEMANDS attentions. By acting as the flashing red light, it helps you obtain the support you need

5. HEALTH BENEFITS

Tears contain a fluid called lysozyme. Lysozyme, one of the most powerful natural antibacterial and antiviral compounds. It also boosts the immunity system. This fluid allows you to eliminate bacteria and keep the eyes clean.

Crying is a normal human response to a whole range of emotions that has a number of health and social benefits, including pain relief and self-soothing effects. If you feel the need to cry, let the tears flow.  Your body will thank you for it.