The oxytocin factor
Tapping the hormone of calm, love, and healing
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Katherine Uvnäs‑Moberg reviews research on oxytocin, describing how this hormone promotes social bonding, relaxation, and physiological healing.
She connects laboratory findings with everyday experiences, showing how touch, closeness, and supportive relationships trigger oxytocin release.
The book outlines oxytocin’s calming effects on the nervous system and its anti-inflammatory properties, suggesting clinical and personal applications.
Uvnäs‑Moberg discusses implications for childbirth, mental health, and chronic stress, arguing for the importance of social contact in wellbeing.
Overall, the book bridges neuroscience and practical guidance for harnessing oxytocin in relationships and health.
She connects laboratory findings with everyday experiences, showing how touch, closeness, and supportive relationships trigger oxytocin release.
The book outlines oxytocin’s calming effects on the nervous system and its anti-inflammatory properties, suggesting clinical and personal applications.
Uvnäs‑Moberg discusses implications for childbirth, mental health, and chronic stress, arguing for the importance of social contact in wellbeing.
Overall, the book bridges neuroscience and practical guidance for harnessing oxytocin in relationships and health.
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