Oxytocin can help us bond with our loved ones and it can be released through touch, music, exercise and other self-soothing practices.
Touch
Giving someone a massage, cuddling, making love, giving someone a hug leads to higher levels of this hormone and a greater sense of well-being.
Music
Music also seems to have the ability to increase oxytocin levels, especially when people sing in a group, which adds the element of bonding.
Exercise
You can do, yoga for an hour, cardio or aerobics, brisk walking or jogging everyday or practice meditation to boost oxytocin naturally.
Self-soothing practices
Eating dinner with a friend, seeing your mom, spending time with your children, playing with your pet and getting a massage are some of the self soothing practices.
Food
Avocados, spinach, watermelon, green tea, broccoli, orange juice, chia seeds and dark chocolate are some of the food items to boost oxytocin.