Ways to boost Oxytocin: Therapist shares tips
From hugging someone to meditating, here are a few ways to boost Oxytocin.
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Oxytocin is also known as the love hormone. It helps us to feel happy, rejuvenated and motivated in life. "This hormone is most often associated with childbirth, breastfeeding, and sex/orgasms, but there are many other ways as I’ve outlined above that can help us experience more of oxytocin’s benefits," wrote Naturopathic Doctor Corina Dunlap. Here are a few ways to boost Oxytocin.(Unsplash)
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Listening to the music we love or if we are musical, engaging in a jam session with friends can help in feeling happy. (Unsplash)
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Giving a loved one a massage or receiving massage from someone we feel safe and happy with, helps in boosting Oxytocin. (Unsplash)
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Cooking with family members and then having a hearty meal together with loved ones helps us to feel more connected. (Unsplash)
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