Not only does gratitude feel good, but a growing body of evidence shows that regularly expressing gratitude has measurable benefits on our health and well-being. Practicing gratitude can lower inflammation levels, improve sleep quality, and boost the function of your immune system. Today’s episode is a masterclass on the science of gratitude. On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear a compilation on gratitude from some of the smartest and most successful people. Guests like Ed Mylett, Dr. Elissa Epel, and Dr. Michael Beckwith are sharing the science and the strategies behind improving your life through the practice of gratitude. You’re going to learn about the health benefits of gratitude, and different ways to incorporate a gratitude practice into your daily life. This episode is full of tips that can make you healthier, happier, more resilient, and more grateful. So click play, listen in, and enjoy the show! In this episode you’ll discover: How practicing gratitude can help you reach your goals. The link between gratitude and inflammation levels. Why you should express gratitude before you reach important milestones. How practicing gratitude can improve the function of your immune system. Why gratitude is the antidote to negative emotions.  The major issue with delaying happiness. Why gratitude should be practiced consistently. The link between success and having a regular gratitude practice. What the science says about seeking happiness. How bookending your day with gratitude can make your life better. What the utility value of gratitude is. How we can wire our brains to express gratitude.  An exercise you can use to find more gratitude in your day. The difference between gratitude and appreciation. How to create an environment that reminds you to be grateful. Why real transformation requires your participation. How your words can create reality. Items mentioned in this episode include: Beekeepersnaturals.com/model -- Save 30% storewide for a limited time! Organifi.com/Model -- Get 20% off + more deals for Black Friday & Cyber Monday! How Your Thoughts Control Your Biology with Dr. Joe Dispenza – Episode 383 Get Financially Fit & Maxout with Ed Mylett – Episode 282 Reclaim Your Time & Build Your Life Resume with Jesse Itzler – Episode 312 How to Deal with Failure with Bedros Keullian – Episode 309 The Stress Prescription with Dr. Elissa Epel – Episode 647 How to Create Beliefs That Empower You with David Meltzer – Episode 316 Get Better Results with This Strategy with Dr. Benjamin Hardy – Episode 724 COVID-19 & Mental Health with Dr. Daniel Amen – Episode 426 The Neuroscience of Happiness with Dr. Daniel Amen – Episode 568 Master Your Mindset with Dr. Michael Beckwith – Episode 495 Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation  Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud   Thanks to our Sponsors! This episode is brought to you by Beekeepers Naturals. During this time of gratitude and giving, this is also synonymously the time of "cold and flu season." We wanna make sure that we're doing our best to fortify our immune system, utilizing science and time-tested solutions. One of my favorite most science-backed strategies for keeping my immune system resilient for immunomodulation, being able to ramp up or to lower my immune response based on any particular exposures. That is really the key to a healthy immune system, is being able to have an appropriate response to any pathogens. And one of my favorite things to do that is based on a peer-reviewed study that was published in the journal Antiviral Chemistry and Chemotherapy. And it revealed that propolis from bees has significant antiviral effects, specifically in reducing viral lung infections, cold and flu season. This is one of the things to really look to proactively to fortify our immune system. Another meta-analysis published in the journal Evidence-based compl