{"id":3944,"date":"2023-09-01T08:00:40","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T12:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newleafcenters.com\/?p=3944"},"modified":"2024-12-15T02:15:18","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T02:15:18","slug":"more-oxytocin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newleafcenters.com\/blog\/more-oxytocin\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get More Oxytocin"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--awb-color7);\" data-fusion-font=\"true\"><b>How To Get More Oxytocin<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>A rarely discussed topic is oxytocin. Despite being referred to as the &#8216;love&#8217; hormone, oxytocin has many benefits you may be unaware of.<\/p>\n<p>This hormone is released in your brain (in your hypothalamus), then distributed by the pituitary gland to the rest of your brain. It can stimulate emotions of love, trust, connection, empathy, bonding, and comfort.<\/p>\n<p>Oxytocin also works with serotonin and dopamine, making them a powerful trio of super-happy hormones!<\/p>\n<h4><b style=\"color: var(--awb-color7); font-size: 14px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">When is oxytocin released?<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">During childbirth, its main job is to stimulate contractions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When you need to bond with your baby (cuddling and breastfeeding trigger it)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When you fall in love, during sex and orgasm<\/span><\/li>\n<li>When with good friends<\/li>\n<li>By hugging, holding hands, or being massaged<\/li>\n<li>By stroking or hugging your pet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As well as making you feel good, oxytocin research has revealed its far-reaching health benefits.<\/p>\n<h4><b style=\"color: var(--awb-color7); font-size: 14px;\" data-fusion-font=\"true\">How does oxytocin benefit your health?<\/b><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It decreases the level of stress hormones (primarily<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/newleafcenters.com\/women\/our-services\/adrenal-fatigue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cortisol<\/a>) <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">your body manufactures \u2013 helping us to feel calm and sleep better.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It can protect the heart by dilating the arteries, supplying the heart with blood, oxygen, and nutrients \u2013 lowering your blood pressure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>It is healthy for your <a href=\"https:\/\/newleafcenters.com\/women\/our-services\/gut-wellness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gut<\/a> \u2013 <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">studies claim that oxytocin calms inflammation, reducing the risk of food sensitivities, autoimmune disorders, and underlying infection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>It can aid muscle and joint pain due to its anti-inflammatory effects.<\/li>\n<li>It can offer protection against <a href=\"https:\/\/news.berkeley.edu\/2014\/06\/10\/oxytocin-helps-muscle-regeneration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">accelerated signs of aging and better regeneration of aged tissue cells.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is good for weight\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/newleafcenters.com\/women\/our-services\/advanced-weight-loss-therapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">loss<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0&#8211; oxytocin can reduce hunger signals in the brain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It can improve sexual pleasure as well as help with conception (uterus contractions helping sperm motility).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Oxytocin is a potential treatment for anxiety and depression.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We all need oxytocin, so here\u2019s how to get some without giving birth!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hold hands with someone<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Give someone a big hug \u2013 the longer the better<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Get a massage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Stroke your pet<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Have more sex and\/or orgasms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Spend time with friends or people you love (even planning a get-together can provide you with a boost!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Phone someone you haven\u2019t spoken to in a while<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Give (or receive) a gift<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Volunteer or donate to charity<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cook and share meals with others<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Have a good laugh (watch your favorite comedy or spend time with someone that makes you laugh)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Listen to your favorite uplifting music<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you can\u2019t do any of that right now, have a relaxing bath in Epsom salts and your favorite essential oil \u2013 a bit of self-care can be just as nourishing.<br \/>\nDo share the love \u2013 send this blog to anyone you know who needs a bit more oxytocin!<\/p>\n<p>Do share the love \u2013 send this blog to anyone you know who needs a bit more oxytocin!<\/p>\n<p>And do <a href=\"https:\/\/newleafcenters.com\/women\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact us<\/a> if you need help with your hormones or health for info on how we can help.<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"\" style=\"--fontsize: 34; 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Despite being referred to as the &#8216;love&#8217; hormone, oxytocin has many benefits you may be unaware of. This hormone is released in your brain (in your hypothalamus), then distributed by the pituitary gland to the rest of your brain. 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