"Every time you hug a loved one, you get a fresh burst of oxytocin, the "love chemical" or the "feel good hormone." It relaxes and calms your nervous system with a balm of peace and comfort, and may improve overall well-being. It's termed the love hormone for other reasons, such as making us more empathetic toward others."
"Oxytocin is a hormone produced in the brain's hypothalamus and released into the pituitary gland when activated. Once released into the bloodstream, it provides an infusion of peaceful energy. The "love hormone" is perhaps best known for being released during childbirth and breastfeeding. Since it is a hormone that encourages bonding, it naturally bonds mother and baby."
"While it is healthy to have alone time, humans also crave connection, including physical touch. We need human contact for our well-being, helping us to feel safe and comforted. We are social beings, whether we like to admit it or not. A comforting arm wrapped around our shoulder, a strong clasped hand, a reassuring smile and a loving gaze into the eyes can make all the difference when we are feeling down or stressed."
"Other ways to get oxytocin may include interaction with a pet, yoga, and music. We may survive without human contact as adults, but relationships can help us to thrive as individuals. Our relationships with others deepen our experience on this strange planet and help us to learn empathy and compassion."
Hugging can trigger a burst of oxytocin, often called the love hormone or feel good hormone. Oxytocin is produced in the brain’s hypothalamus and released into the pituitary gland, then enters the bloodstream to create a sense of peaceful energy. Oxytocin is strongly associated with childbirth and breastfeeding because it supports bonding between mother and baby. Human contact also supports well-being by helping people feel safe and comforted, especially during stress. Relationships can help people thrive by deepening experiences and strengthening empathy and compassion. Oxytocin can also be supported through interaction with pets, yoga, and music.
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