Love is one of the greatest medicines known to mankind. During this love filled month, it is important that we spread the love with family, friends, and our communities. Being kind and spreading love positively impacts your health. When acts of kindness are performed, your brain releases a plethora of neurotransmitters and hormones, also called “love hormones”. These hormones (oxytocin and dopamine) boost the neurotransmitters in your brain give you feelings of satisfaction and well-being and cause the pleasure/reward centers in your brain to light up.
Dual certified child/adult psychiatrist, Dr. Ballamundi, shared that “Research shows that kindness can be cardioprotective. It can decrease blood pressure and cortisol, a stress hormone, which directly impacts stress levels. Oxytocin releases nitric oxide. Nitric oxide dilates your blood vessels and thereby reduces your blood pressure and improves heart health.”
Physical touch such as cuddling, massages (giving/receiving), holding hands, hugging, kissing and even petting your fur babies are all great ways to release these “feel good” hormones. Make this Valentine’s Day extra special and memorable by giving/showing love in a new way. A life full of benefits physically, mentally and spiritually is indeed medicine!
Learn more about the benefits of your ‘love hormones’ HERE.
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