Feelings of disgust are good for health

Last Updated on Tuesday, 10 August 2010 02:57 Written by putra Wednesday, 11 August 2010 02:55

See filth, carrion or spoiled food triggers disgust and want to vomit. Often feel disgusted like that just good for health because they motivate behavior to avoid infection.

Disgust is the behavior of the reactive nature of the body to prevent. Repulsion good for the body because it can prevent more serious health problems, such as contracting germs.

“Disgust is a form of preventive action to protect us from the signs of threat, such as disease,” said Val Curtis, from the UK’s London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, as quoted from Newscientist.

When he saw the filthy things that the body will feel disgusted as a nervous response from the brain that there is a potential threat of bacteria if not avoided.

“Feelings of disgust appeared before it comes in contact with the bacteria that prevent the body exposed to infection, and the body will usually respond with vomiting or nausea,” said Val Curtis as quoted from Medicalhypotheses.

When feelings of disgust appeared, the hormone most involved according to researchers is serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT), which relates the feelings of disgust for the body’s immune system. This hormone also causes a person who was disgusted to be sick.

As quoted from wellbeingandhealth.net, the following four reasons why disgust is good, namely:

1. Disgust warned that we swallow something that does not comply with our bodies

At the time we swallow something that does not comply with our body, usually the body will react nausea. For example, when we do not like with a disgusting food, although with eyes closed, then the body will still react with nausea.

2. Disgust reminds us of something dangerous

Something dangerous and carry diseases can also cause a sense of disgust, such as blood, feces or vomit. “Disgust is an evolutionary response to dangerous goods,” said Lance Workman, a psychologist at Cardiff University.

3. Disgust for the wise teaches on the body

This is often a physical reaction that reminds us what is happening with the environment. Usually as a reflection that we must be aware of the reasons disgust and eventually avoid these things. That’s what makes us more wise to the body.

4. Disgust is a powerful motivator for positive change

When we find something disgusting and nauseating, our reaction will usually perform a simple act of throwing up, then get rid of these disgusting things. Usually disgust will motivate us to make a change that quite clear.

We usually know what we do not want to do again, so not too much trouble. Disgust is a powerful motivator for positive change.

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