The Triggering Hormones !
Want to know why our heart triggers?
- It's all about the game of hormones. Hormones are the chemical
messenger in our body that trigger different activities resulting in smooth functioning of
our body.
- These hormones are responsible for all the triggering:
- Oxytocin
- Dopamine
- Testosterone
- Adrenaline
- Endorphin
- Serotonin
Are lust, attraction, and attachment the
same thing?
- Of course not, when we see or think of different people, different hormones are
released in our body. Let's see the difference
between lust, attraction, and attachment!
Lust
Testosterone (in the male) and Oestrogen (in
females) are responsible for this feeling. Lust is the feeling of sexual desire.
Attraction
Dopamine, Serotonin, and
Norepinephrine are responsible for this feeling. Attraction is the feeling when we are impressed by any
work, habit, attitude, or something of a person that makes us like them.
Attachment
Oxytocin and Vasopressin (Cuddle
hormones) are responsible for this feeling. Attachment is the feeling of when we truly start loving
someone (not only loving their habits or attitude).
Let's know about these hormones in detail!
Oxytocin
Oxytocin, also known as the cuddle hormone, is released when we fall in love or when we get excited by our partner. Oxytocin also helps in uterine contractions in labor & childbirth and stimulates contractions of breast tissues for breastfeeding after childbirth.
What happens if the body lacks Oxytocin?
- Difficulty achieving orgasm,
- Appetite (hunger) for sugary foods,
- Disturbance in the sleep cycle,
- Lack of joy from life,
- For a nursing mother, it hampers the milk-ejection reflex and prevents
breastfeeding.
How can we increase the oxytocin level?
- Make touches such as hug, kiss, cuddling,
- Do yoga and meditation,
- Spend time with friends,
- Share feelings.
Dopamine
Dopamine, the pleasure hormone, gives us pleasure after doing tasks and works as a reward or motivation to do the same thing again.
What happens if the body lacks dopamine?
- Feeling of tiredness,
- lack of motivation,
- Moody,
- Depression
How can we increase dopamine levels?
- Maintain a diet including protein-rich foods,
- Avoid fat,
- Complete sleep cycle,
- Meditate
Testosterone
Testosterone, the sex hormone in males, develops secondary sexual
characteristics in males such as body hair growth, development of bones and muscles, and sexual arousal. They also help
in fat distribution,
production of RBCs and sperm cells.
What happens if the body lacks testosterone?
- Lack of development of sexual characteristics,
- Lack of muscle strength and bone mass,
- Slow metabolism of body fat,
- Decrease in sperm count.
How can we increase testosterone levels?
- Weight lifting and strength workouts,
- Consume protein and carbs,
- Reduce stress,
- Get good quality sleep.
Adrenaline
Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is produced by adrenal glands,
which helps in fastening the heartbeat and makes the lungs breathe faster in situations like fight or flight. It
helps to increase the energy in emergency situations.
What happens when the body lacks adrenaline?
- Lack of excitement,
- Feeling of stress,
- Slow response to things.
How can we increase the adrenaline level?
- Doing adventurous activities,
- Public speaking,
- Watching thrillers and scary movies.
Endorphin
Endorphins are the hormones released during pain or stress to get
relief from these things. They create a positive feeling.
What happens when the body lacks endorphin?
- Chances of depression,
- Quick mood swings,
- Easily get addicted to things.
How can we increase the endorphin level?
- Laugh,
- Listen to music,
- Exercise,
- Eat dark chocolate,
- Meditate.
Serotonin
Serotonin is a hormone that functions in maintaining mood, sexual desire, sleep,
digestion, healing of wounds, blood clotting, etc.
What happens if our body lacks serotonin?
- Difficulty in sleeping,
- Anxiety,
- Signs of depression.
How can we increase serotonin levels?
- Regular exercise,
- Get more light,
- Proper diet including eggs, cheese, nuts, salmon, pineapple, etc.
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