What pharmaceutical companies don’t want you to know. A scientifically proven method to reduce depression!

http://i3.cpcache.com/product/894886200/yellow_smiley_face_square_sticker_3_x_3.jpg?width=550&height=550&Filters=%5B%7B%22name%22%3A%22background%22%2C%22value%22%3A%22F2F2F2%22%2C%22sequence%22%3A2%7D%5D We all know that people living in so called developed countries seem to be less happy then people in less developed ones, why is that? *This article/theory might help shed some light in to this paradox.* Every one is different, but there are some integral aspects of our **human nature** that are **essential** for achieving a base line level of happiness that we can build on to be happier. * Eating * Drinking and do on Fulfilling our basic natural survival needs leads to our bodies rewarding us for these important activities. *

Here comes my killer insight

* *All of the for mentioned activities require walking!* https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7273/8158846059_4c1cd55bc7_b.jpg In our **natural setting** as a species we had to walk barefooted to achieve any of our survival goals. *

A foot massage feels good for a reason!

* Our bodies start to reward us for each step we take towards our intended goal. When we take a step the stimulus is recognised by the brain by *releasing small amounts of endorphins* which build up throughout our day. https://www.thebabbleout.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/endorphins-brain.jpg Bare in mind we used to walk bare foot as most people do in less developed countries Or shall I say less domesticated countries but lets leave the consequences of human domestication for another article. And dont forget the we also needed to walk even further to get water. https://spiritualbounce.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/endorphines_the_happy_hormone_card-p13701918111980088234bc_400.jpg All of these steps used to contribute towards the required daily base-line level of [endorphins](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endorphins) the human body requires. Since the process of [human self domestication](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-domestication) in developed countries has progressed, we hardly need to move a few steps to the fridge to obtain our food. As a result we dont release our basic expected daily amount of rewards/endorphins and we compensate with other means. *

Is retail therapy just walking around for miles ?

* Could this deficit also contribute to the high levels of obesity we see in so called developed countries? And what are the other inevitable consequences of living in a more domesticated country? Let me know in the comments! Walking more is not the only or main way to happiness, but it is commonly neglected as an aspect of our natural toolbox to be happier. Its worth mentioning its natural to be unhappy sometimes. In fact it all our emotions are integral to our survival. And some people have underlying medical conditions like clinical depression which do need professional attention. To learn more about humanitys self domestication please follow my D-tube account [@Techpuffin](https://d.tube/#!/c/techpuffin) Where I will post a detailed explanation of how human nature is exploited by websites, governments, corporations and new religious movements. And how this contributes towards our unhappiness. Thanks for reading my first ever blog post :) https://steemitimages.com/DQmRhDtjokAZnGKi4QwheqksKTFo6m4fsjMYsNNrsitC1xk/DQmRhDtjokAZnGKi4QwheqksKTFo6m4fsjMYsNNrsitC1xk.gif