Discover the Benefits of Oxytocin: 5 Ways to Naturally Increase Your Levels
What exactly is oxytocin?
Oxytocin is a peptide hormone secreted by the hypothalamus, an area of the brain. It acts as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. Its properties are interesting:
- It stimulates contractions during labor and stimulates milk production
- It promotes the mother’s attachment to the newborn during feeding
- It is released in large quantities during intercourse and orgasm, enhancing the sensation of pleasure
- It facilitates the creation of emotional and social bonds, a sense of trust and empathy
- It reduces stress, anxiety and controls blood pressure
It is therefore called the “hormone of happiness and love” because of its effects, both physical and emotional, on the body and the mind. Researchers are even studying its therapeutic potential in the treatment of certain disorders such as autism or Prader-Willi syndrome, which affect social skills.
5 ways to increase your oxytocin levels naturally
The good news is that it is possible to stimulate the secretion of oxytocin through simple practices that are accessible to everyone. Here are 5 that are particularly effective.
1. Smile and laugh out loud
Smiling is one of the most powerful oxytocin triggers.
7 Expert Tips to Maintain a Flat Stomach and Eliminate Belly Fat Expert Advice for a Healthier Lifestyle
2024-05-05 18:32:35
Belly fat can quickly accumulate when you are not careful with your diet and remain sedentary. Here are seven tips to follow if you want to maintain a flat stomach.
The belly fat is difficult to eliminate, especially after the age of 40. Many factors come into play, in terms of the accumulation of fat mass: a slow metabolism, a diet high content of sugar and fried fooda sedentary lifestyle, age… are some of them.
Here are seven habits to incorporate into your everyday life to maintain a healthy weight and avoid gaining body fat, especially around the stomach. In fact, Kathleen McDermott, certified women’s health coach, deciphered the nutritional contributions provided by seven snacks which are generally perceived as healthy. And as she demonstrates, looks are sometimes deceiving.
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Breaking preconceived ideas
At first, the coach was interested in track mix. This snack is mainly composed of a mixture of seeds, dried fruits, nuts and other ingredients, according to everyone’s wishes. “Many types of packaged trail mixes contain large amounts of added sugar and sodium, which can contribute to inflammation and weight gain”,
Girl with rare disease remains without treatment after plan to stop payment for clinic in Santos
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Girl Júlia Cedrola Borges, aged 5, had her treatment for a rare disease interrupted after Unimed Rio fail to make transfers to the Claudia Alcântara Therapeutic Support Center, in Santoswhere the child was cared for.
Júlia has a serious and rare disease called agenesis of the corpus callosum (complete or partial absence of the corpus callosum, a structure that connects the two sides of the brain, allowing the transmission of information). She performed six types of therapies at this clinic in Santos.
The treatment is carried out in Baixada Santista because the child’s mother, Isabel Cedrola, who is from Rio de Janeiro, came to live in Santos in 2020. Little Júlia has had this plan – which covers the entire Brazilian territory – since her first months of life.
Still in 2020, by court decision, the family managed to get Unimed to pay for all the procedures. But at the end of last year, without prior notice, Unimed stopped paying the Clinic.
Polycystic ovary: what checks and screenings should be done on other possible related diseases
Elena Meli
All aspects of gynecological syndrome: implications for other disorders such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, sleep disorders and anxiety
It is forbidden to underestimate polycystic ovary syndrome: when the diagnosis arrives it is necessary to take into account the reproductive health but also the metabolic, cardiovascular and dermatological health, the quality of sleep and the psychological well-being of the patients, because the disease has an overall impact on health much greater feminine than was supposed in the past.
A complex syndrome
These are the conclusions reached by the experts who, during the last congress of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Endocrinology (Eshre), revised the international guidelines on the management of ovarian polycystosis, which must no longer be considered a gynecological condition with some repercussions on general health but rather, a complex syndrome of which ovarian cysts are only one aspect, in some ways not even the most relevant.
As Alberto Vaiarelli, secretary of the Italian Society of Fertility and Sterility (Sifes) and medical-scientific director of Genera Roma explains, «women with polycystic ovaries have hormonal alterations that entail a high cardiometabolic risk because for example they have a high resistance to insulin and glucose intolerance,
UK Womans Prolonged and Painful Periods Leave Doctors Baffled: A Lonely Battle with Menstrual Health
Women’s Health
A Woman’s Struggle: When Menstrual Cycles Become a Nightmare
By SWNS
Published May 5, 2024, 9:54 a.m. ET
An Unusual Battle with Menstrual Cycles That Last for Months…
In a world where periods are considered normal but still surrounded by stigma, there are women like Izzy Hawksworth who suffer silently from excruciating cramps and prolonged menstruation cycles. A young woman from Sheffield, South Yorks., Izzy is no stranger to the debilitating impact that her menstruation has on her daily life.
Izzy Hawksworth has had a period last for four months, leading doctors to scratch their heads. Izzy Hawksworth / SWNS A Life Disrupted by Unbearable Pain and Isolation:
At just 21 years old, Izzy experiences intense pain, bloating, and extremely heavy periods that can stretch from five days up to a couple of months. Her journey has been a tiresome quest for answers, with countless ultrasounds, MRI scans, and laparoscopies being fruitless in determining the root cause of her suffering.
Izzy Hawksworth, 21, has an extremely heavy period that can last anywhere from a week to a few months. Izzy Hawksworth / SWNS
With negative test results for endometriosis and other conditions like pelvic congestion syndrome or uterine arteriovenous formations,
Expert Ophthalmologist Provides Tips for Selecting and Wearing Sunglasses After TikTokers Warning
Eye Doctor Reveals Sunglasses Tips After TikToker’s Warning
Eye Doctor Reveals Sunglasses Tips After TikToker’s Warning By [Editor’s Name]
An ophthalmologist is sharing valuable tips on selecting and wearing sunglasses to protect against harmful UV rays. The advice comes after a TikToker’s cautionary tale about the potential risks associated with “cheap” sunglasses. In a viral video, the TikTok user revealed her diagnosis of harmless yellow-colored growths on her eyes after wearing black, oversized glasses with plastic lenses claimed to be “cheap”. This incident has sparked concerns among the general public regarding the quality and effectiveness of sunglasses.
Proper Sunglasses Selection
According to Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, a world-renowned ophthalmologist, it is crucial to ensure the quality and standard of sunglasses. While a cheap pair of sunglasses made in the United States is likely to provide excellent protection, the issue arises when purchasing cheap sunglasses from other countries with lower quality standards.
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has established guidelines that require nonprescription sunglasses and fashion eyewear to be tested for UV and visible light transmittance. Consumers are encouraged to look for labels that state “Meets ANSI UV Requirements” or “UV absorption up to 400 nm” to ensure that the sunglasses block at least 99% of UV rays.
7 tips for living a longer life (and avoiding inflammation)
Scientists are clear: to age in good health and improve your life expectancy, it is imperative to avoid generalized inflammation of the body. This phenomenon would in fact be a contributing factor for many health concerns – cardiovascular disorders, senile dementia, loss of muscle mass, repeated bacterial and viral infections, etc.
To limit the risk of developing this famous generalized inflammation of the body, the University of Birmingham (in Great Britain) offers 7 tips that are not difficult to apply on a daily basis:
Move as often as possible
In addition to being excellent for the figure as well as for preventing many cardiovascular diseases (type 2 diabetes, for example), physical activity also helps reduce inflammation in the body. Researchers at the University of Birmingham recommend getting at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week.
Monitor your weight
Excess fat mass promotes generalized inflammation in the body. Indeed, adipose tissues naturally produce pro-inflammatory cytokines. British researchers therefore recommend adopting a varied and balanced diet to reduce this phenomenon.
Eat more fruits and vegetables
It’s proven: the Mediterranean diet (which emphasizes fruits and vegetables, and especially green leafy vegetables like spinach or kale) reduces markers of inflammation in the body.
Understanding and Preventing Cerebrovascular Disease: The Risk of Stroke in Young People
Being young is a risk! Check for signs of cerebrovascular disease: Stroke in young people
I’m currently starting to find it Stroke patients (STROKE) Found more in younger people. It happens to people under 45 and statistics from the Ministry of Public Health indicate that. Every year there will be an increasing number of stroke patients. Currently, a higher number of patients than before is found, especially in people aged between 18 and 50. “Cerebral vascular diseases in young people” (stroke in young people) with more causes of cerebrovascular disease than in older adults.
Doctor Jiratchaya Deesuwan Brain Neurologist and Internist Brain and Nervous System Center Phyathai 2 Hospital Reveals Causes of Stroke in Young People. They often come from people with chronic illnesses, including: Heart disease, diabetes, hypertension High blood fat smoker Lack of exercise, stress and obesity
3 Important Factors That Can Cause Brain Disease in Young People 1. Irregular heart 2. Caused by abnormal blood vessels and 3. Caused by abnormal blood clotting.
For warning signs of a stroke, BEFAST is divided into B=Balance, Staggering, Dizziness, Sudden Dizziness, E=Eyes, Blurred Vision, Inability to See, Sudden Double Vision,
May 5th Inclusion Day 2024-05-05 11:26:37
Vienna (OTS) – The European Day of Protest for Equality for People with Disabilities, first proclaimed in 1992, takes place annually on May 5th. Inclusion, diversity, heterogeneity and integration also – or especially – play a huge role in sport. In keeping with the association’s motto “Sport in its diversity”, it is important to ASKÖ to live these values and togetherness.
“All people are welcome to the ASKÖ sports and exercise offerings – young, old, fat, thin, with or without disabilities, with roots from other countries, top fit or on the way there. Thi s colorfulness and diversity enables heterogeneous groups to have a climate of Appreciation, mindfulness and respect. We are a grassroots sports association, we also want to represent the entire spectrum. It is not just a good idea, but a human right!” said ASKÖ President Hermann Krist. Inclusion in and through sport and exercise means acceptance of the diversity of ALL people.
Inclusion sport does not give exclusion and discrimination a chance – this is what the ASKÖ is committed to together with the Austrian Paralympic Committee (ÖPC) and Special Olympics Austria/Special Olympics Vienna. In 2022, the sports4everybody association organized the Vienna Schools Solidarity Run on behalf of ASKÖ,