Abstract

*Prof. Shrihari T. G.

ABSTRACT

Endorphins are endogenous morphine, neuropeptides produced in pituitary gland, response to stress and pain. There are three types of endorphins beta endorphins, enkephalins, and dynorphins binds to mu, kappa, and delta receptors situated on nervous system and immune cells. Beta endorphins are abundant endorphins, more potent than morphine, synthesized and stored in the anterior pituitary gland, it is a precursor of POMC (pro opiomelanocortin). Endorphin receptors are increased during stress such as inflammation, binds abruptly with endorphins. Holistic healing is a whole person healing. Human body works as a whole. If we consider human body as a whole rather than as parts in treating any disease with reductionist chemical drugs yield better results without adverse effects.