In Episode 82, Ginger & Julie dig into Oxytocin. Oxytocin is often called the “love” or “cuddle” hormone. 

High levels of oxytocin correlate with the speed of wound healing. Research is documenting the positive effects of oxytocin in treating many conditions including heart disease, schizophrenia, diabetes, and certain kinds of cancer. 

For children who have experienced early adversities with attachment disorders and trauma-based impacts, increasing their oxytocin levels holds the promise of helping them emotionally, socially, relationally, and physically.

Besides physical touch and affection other things that increase oxytocin:
<ul>
 <li>Exercise</li>
 <li>Healthy Diet </li>
 <li>Vitamin D</li>
 <li>Music</li>
</ul>

The following additional resources were mentioned
Dr. Stephen Porges https://www.stephenporges.com/
Amelia and Emily Nagoski https://www.burnoutbook.net/about-the-authors
Dr. Louis Cozolino https://www.drloucozolino.com/
Drs. Dan Hughes and Jon Baylin -Brain-Based Parenting book- https://a.co/d/gUWRjQF

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