#726 - Shawn Stevenson - How To Hack Your Sleep With These Habits
Modern Wisdom
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The Evolution of Dining Together and Its Impact on our Nervous Systems
Throughout human history, dining together has been an integral part of our social and cultural evolution. It is ingrained in our DNA to bond over food and celebrate together. Eating with loved ones triggers a switch from the sympathetic fight or flight response to the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to increased oxytocin production. Oxytocin, also known as the 'cuddle hormone' or 'love hormone', has been found to neutralize cortisol and help in down regulating our nervous system, providing a faster way to de-stress. This emphasizes the importance of dining with family and friends for our overall well-being.
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