Re: OT: Scientists Find Childbirth Wonder Drug That Can 'Cure' Shyness

[Guest guest]

Unreal. Wouldn't three martinis do the same thing? Why aren't folks

looking at ways to promote relationships and interactions naturally

rather than always seeking something medically induced? Oh I know,

it doesn't make as much money.

Just some more drugging of America. Talk to about promoting

vulnerability of folks. Yikes.

>

> Scientists Find Childbirth Wonder Drug That Can 'Cure' Shyness

> " Potential as a date-rape drug. . . "

>

> By Andy Dolan. http://tinyurl.com/5klnat

>

> It can turn anything from job interviews to the most routine

of

> family gatherings into a sweat-inducing ordeal.

> But a 'love drug' produced naturally by the body during sex

and

> childbirth could offer hope to the millions of people blighted by

> shyness, scientists have said.

> Investigators believe oxytocin - a natural hormone that

assists

> childbirth and helps mothers bond with newborn babies - could

become a

> wonder drug for overcoming shyness.

> Scientists found the drug could help shyness Trials have found

> that oxytocin can reduce anxiety and ease phobias. Researchers say

the

> hormone offers a possible, safe, alternative to alcohol as a means

of

> overcoming the problem.

> Sixty per cent of Britons say they have suffered from shyness

> and one in 10 say it impedes their daily life.

> Researchers in the US, Europe and Australia are now racing to

> develop commercial forms of the hormone, including a nasal spray.

> They believe it could also be turned into a 'wonder drug' to

> treat a range of personality disorders such as autism, depression

and

> anxiety.

> Zak, a professor of neuroscience at California's

Claremont

> Graduate University said: 'Tests have shown that oxytocin reduces

> anxiety levels in users. It is a hormone that facilitates social

> contact between people.

> What's more, it is a very safe product that does not have any

> side effects and is not addictive.' Professor Zak has tested the

> hormone on hundreds of patients. Its main effect is to curb the

> instincts of wariness and suspicion that cause anxiety.

> The hormone is said to help mothers bond with their babies

> Produced naturally in the brain during social interactions, it

> promotes romantic feelings, helps mothers bond with babies and makes

> people more sociable.

> Oxytocin is released during orgasm and is also the key

birthing

> hormone that enables the cervix to open and the contractions to

work.

> Where labour has to be induced, it is often given to the mother

> intravenously to kick-start contractions.

> Professor Zak said: 'We've seen that it makes you care about

the

> other person. It also increases your generosity towards that person.

> That's why (the hormone) facilitates social interaction.' In other

> recent trials, researchers at Zurich University in Switzerland have

> managed to ease symptoms of extreme shyness in 120 patients by

giving

> them the hormone treatment half an hour before they encountered an

> awkward situation.

> Oxytocin spray has also been successfully trialled at the

> University of New South Wales.

> Autistic patients given oxytocin as part of a study in New

York

> found their ability to recognise emotions such as happiness or anger

> in a person's tone of voice - something which usually proved

difficult

> - also improved.

> Experiments by Dr Hollander at the city's Mount Sinai

> School of Medicine found a single intravenous infusion of the

chemical

> triggered improvements that lasted for two weeks.

> Previous research has revealed autistic children have lower

than

> usual levels of oxytocin in their blood.

> Professor Zak said: 'Oxytocin does not cure autism, but it

does

> reduce the symptoms.' Studies on rats at Emory University in Atlanta

> also suggested the hormone made the rodents more faithful to their

> partners.

> The potential uses of oxytocin offer commercial possibilities

> well beyond individual patients too. Restaurants, for instance,

could

> spray a thin mist over customers to put them at ease.

> It could be used as a benign form of tear gas, quelling any

> violent feelings among groups of demonstrators, or, building on the

> Atlanta research, even to prevent extramarital affairs.

> Previous research into the hormone by Professor Zak suggested

> that generous people had higher than average levels of oxytocin in

the

> brain, while mean-spirited people have lower than normal levels.

> Researchers gave doses of oxytocin and a placebo to

> participants, who were then asked to decide how to split a sum of

cash

> with a stranger. Those given oxytocin offered 80 per cent more money

> than those given a placebo.

> However, despite the many potential benefits of the research

> projects, some scientists have sounded warnings over the negative

> potential uses the hormone offers.

> They say oxytocin could have potential as a date-rape drug as

it

> is involved in both trust and sexual arousal.

>

[Guest guest]

Yeah, and where were all these date rape drugs when I was dating?

Life is just not fair!

Lenny

>

> Unreal. Wouldn't three martinis do the same thing? Why aren't folks

> looking at ways to promote relationships and interactions naturally

> rather than always seeking something medically induced? Oh I know,

> it doesn't make as much money.

>

> Just some more drugging of America. Talk to about promoting

> vulnerability of folks. Yikes.

>

[Guest guest]

Many DAN! docs use oxytocin nasal spray as an intervention for our

kids. For many it reduces anxiety and tantrums. It IS natural.

> >

> > Scientists Find Childbirth Wonder Drug That Can 'Cure' Shyness

> > " Potential as a date-rape drug. . . "

> >

> > By Andy Dolan. http://tinyurl.com/5klnat

> >

> > It can turn anything from job interviews to the most routine

> of

> > family gatherings into a sweat-inducing ordeal.

> > But a 'love drug' produced naturally by the body during sex

> and

> > childbirth could offer hope to the millions of people blighted by

> > shyness, scientists have said.

> > Investigators believe oxytocin - a natural hormone that

> assists

> > childbirth and helps mothers bond with newborn babies - could

> become a

> > wonder drug for overcoming shyness.

> > Scientists found the drug could help shyness Trials have found

> > that oxytocin can reduce anxiety and ease phobias. Researchers say

> the

> > hormone offers a possible, safe, alternative to alcohol as a means

> of

> > overcoming the problem.

> > Sixty per cent of Britons say they have suffered from shyness

> > and one in 10 say it impedes their daily life.

> > Researchers in the US, Europe and Australia are now racing to

> > develop commercial forms of the hormone, including a nasal spray.

> > They believe it could also be turned into a 'wonder drug' to

> > treat a range of personality disorders such as autism, depression

> and

> > anxiety.

> > Zak, a professor of neuroscience at California's

> Claremont

> > Graduate University said: 'Tests have shown that oxytocin reduces

> > anxiety levels in users. It is a hormone that facilitates social

> > contact between people.

> > What's more, it is a very safe product that does not have any

> > side effects and is not addictive.' Professor Zak has tested the

> > hormone on hundreds of patients. Its main effect is to curb the

> > instincts of wariness and suspicion that cause anxiety.

> > The hormone is said to help mothers bond with their babies

> > Produced naturally in the brain during social interactions, it

> > promotes romantic feelings, helps mothers bond with babies and makes

> > people more sociable.

> > Oxytocin is released during orgasm and is also the key

> birthing

> > hormone that enables the cervix to open and the contractions to

> work.

> > Where labour has to be induced, it is often given to the mother

> > intravenously to kick-start contractions.

> > Professor Zak said: 'We've seen that it makes you care about

> the

> > other person. It also increases your generosity towards that person.

> > That's why (the hormone) facilitates social interaction.' In other

> > recent trials, researchers at Zurich University in Switzerland have

> > managed to ease symptoms of extreme shyness in 120 patients by

> giving

> > them the hormone treatment half an hour before they encountered an

> > awkward situation.

> > Oxytocin spray has also been successfully trialled at the

> > University of New South Wales.

> > Autistic patients given oxytocin as part of a study in New

> York

> > found their ability to recognise emotions such as happiness or anger

> > in a person's tone of voice - something which usually proved

> difficult

> > - also improved.

> > Experiments by Dr Hollander at the city's Mount Sinai

> > School of Medicine found a single intravenous infusion of the

> chemical

> > triggered improvements that lasted for two weeks.

> > Previous research has revealed autistic children have lower

> than

> > usual levels of oxytocin in their blood.

> > Professor Zak said: 'Oxytocin does not cure autism, but it

> does

> > reduce the symptoms.' Studies on rats at Emory University in Atlanta

> > also suggested the hormone made the rodents more faithful to their

> > partners.

> > The potential uses of oxytocin offer commercial possibilities

> > well beyond individual patients too. Restaurants, for instance,

> could

> > spray a thin mist over customers to put them at ease.

> > It could be used as a benign form of tear gas, quelling any

> > violent feelings among groups of demonstrators, or, building on the

> > Atlanta research, even to prevent extramarital affairs.

> > Previous research into the hormone by Professor Zak suggested

> > that generous people had higher than average levels of oxytocin in

> the

> > brain, while mean-spirited people have lower than normal levels.

> > Researchers gave doses of oxytocin and a placebo to

> > participants, who were then asked to decide how to split a sum of

> cash

> > with a stranger. Those given oxytocin offered 80 per cent more money

> > than those given a placebo.

> > However, despite the many potential benefits of the research

> > projects, some scientists have sounded warnings over the negative

> > potential uses the hormone offers.

> > They say oxytocin could have potential as a date-rape drug as

> it

> > is involved in both trust and sexual arousal.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

THANK YOU for pointing this out, Kim!! This articles portrayal of Oxyticin was

horrible. It

was Alarmist, and filled with notions of potential use that the author pulled

out of his a**.

Pure Oxytocin Is compounded into a nasal spray that is refridgerated. It has no

" chemicals "

or preservatives. It's use in kids that lack the hormone is akin to

supplementing for a

deficiency. How is that any different than say, secretin or the Geier protocol.

It has helped my children tremendously, and does not need to be taken on a

regular

basis- only as needed. It is not, and should not be shoved into the same

category as anti-

depressants and anti-psychotics.

So please people, don't buy into this BS!

End rant.

> > >

> > > Scientists Find Childbirth Wonder Drug That Can 'Cure' Shyness

> > > " Potential as a date-rape drug. . . "

> > >

> > > By Andy Dolan. http://tinyurl.com/5klnat

> > >

> > > It can turn anything from job interviews to the most routine

> > of

> > > family gatherings into a sweat-inducing ordeal.

> > > But a 'love drug' produced naturally by the body during sex

> > and

> > > childbirth could offer hope to the millions of people blighted by

> > > shyness, scientists have said.

> > > Investigators believe oxytocin - a natural hormone that

> > assists

> > > childbirth and helps mothers bond with newborn babies - could

> > become a

> > > wonder drug for overcoming shyness.

> > > Scientists found the drug could help shyness Trials have found

> > > that oxytocin can reduce anxiety and ease phobias. Researchers say

> > the

> > > hormone offers a possible, safe, alternative to alcohol as a means

> > of

> > > overcoming the problem.

> > > Sixty per cent of Britons say they have suffered from shyness

> > > and one in 10 say it impedes their daily life.

> > > Researchers in the US, Europe and Australia are now racing to

> > > develop commercial forms of the hormone, including a nasal spray.

> > > They believe it could also be turned into a 'wonder drug' to

> > > treat a range of personality disorders such as autism, depression

> > and

> > > anxiety.

> > > Zak, a professor of neuroscience at California's

> > Claremont

> > > Graduate University said: 'Tests have shown that oxytocin reduces

> > > anxiety levels in users. It is a hormone that facilitates social

> > > contact between people.

> > > What's more, it is a very safe product that does not have any

> > > side effects and is not addictive.' Professor Zak has tested the

> > > hormone on hundreds of patients. Its main effect is to curb the

> > > instincts of wariness and suspicion that cause anxiety.

> > > The hormone is said to help mothers bond with their babies

> > > Produced naturally in the brain during social interactions, it

> > > promotes romantic feelings, helps mothers bond with babies and makes

> > > people more sociable.

> > > Oxytocin is released during orgasm and is also the key

> > birthing

> > > hormone that enables the cervix to open and the contractions to

> > work.

> > > Where labour has to be induced, it is often given to the mother

> > > intravenously to kick-start contractions.

> > > Professor Zak said: 'We've seen that it makes you care about

> > the

> > > other person. It also increases your generosity towards that person.

> > > That's why (the hormone) facilitates social interaction.' In other

> > > recent trials, researchers at Zurich University in Switzerland have

> > > managed to ease symptoms of extreme shyness in 120 patients by

> > giving

> > > them the hormone treatment half an hour before they encountered an

> > > awkward situation.

> > > Oxytocin spray has also been successfully trialled at the

> > > University of New South Wales.

> > > Autistic patients given oxytocin as part of a study in New

> > York

> > > found their ability to recognise emotions such as happiness or anger

> > > in a person's tone of voice - something which usually proved

> > difficult

> > > - also improved.

> > > Experiments by Dr Hollander at the city's Mount Sinai

> > > School of Medicine found a single intravenous infusion of the

> > chemical

> > > triggered improvements that lasted for two weeks.

> > > Previous research has revealed autistic children have lower

> > than

> > > usual levels of oxytocin in their blood.

> > > Professor Zak said: 'Oxytocin does not cure autism, but it

> > does

> > > reduce the symptoms.' Studies on rats at Emory University in Atlanta

> > > also suggested the hormone made the rodents more faithful to their

> > > partners.

> > > The potential uses of oxytocin offer commercial possibilities

> > > well beyond individual patients too. Restaurants, for instance,

> > could

> > > spray a thin mist over customers to put them at ease.

> > > It could be used as a benign form of tear gas, quelling any

> > > violent feelings among groups of demonstrators, or, building on the

> > > Atlanta research, even to prevent extramarital affairs.

> > > Previous research into the hormone by Professor Zak suggested

> > > that generous people had higher than average levels of oxytocin in

> > the

> > > brain, while mean-spirited people have lower than normal levels.

> > > Researchers gave doses of oxytocin and a placebo to

> > > participants, who were then asked to decide how to split a sum of

> > cash

> > > with a stranger. Those given oxytocin offered 80 per cent more money

> > > than those given a placebo.

> > > However, despite the many potential benefits of the research

> > > projects, some scientists have sounded warnings over the negative

> > > potential uses the hormone offers.

> > > They say oxytocin could have potential as a date-rape drug as

> > it

> > > is involved in both trust and sexual arousal.

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

But this part caught me eye:

" It could be used as a benign form of tear gas, quelling any

violent feelings among groups of demonstrators, or... "

Hmmm.

> > >

> > > Scientists Find Childbirth Wonder Drug That Can 'Cure' Shyness

> > > " Potential as a date-rape drug. . . "

> > >

> > > By Andy Dolan. http://tinyurl.com/5klnat

> > >

> > > It can turn anything from job interviews to the most

routine

> > of

> > > family gatherings into a sweat-inducing ordeal.

> > > But a 'love drug' produced naturally by the body during

sex

> > and

> > > childbirth could offer hope to the millions of people blighted

by

> > > shyness, scientists have said.

> > >

[Guest guest]

Kumbayapalm....

>

> But this part caught me eye:

>

> " It could be used as a benign form of tear gas, quelling any

> violent feelings among groups of demonstrators, or... "

>

> Hmmm.

[Guest guest]

Yes but natural products are also bound by a 'code of conduct' so to speak, in nature . Oxytocin, released in small amounts after sex or after childbirth has its own time and place to be used in the body, too much or at inappropriate times can be just as bad as not enough. Its all about BALANCE.

Ange

Re: OT: Scientists Find Childbirth Wonder Drug That Can 'Cure' Shyness

Many DAN! docs use oxytocin nasal spray as an intervention for ourkids. For many it reduces anxiety and tantrums. It IS natural.> >> > Scientists Find Childbirth Wonder Drug That Can 'Cure' Shyness> > "Potential as a date-rape drug. . ." > > > > By Andy Dolan. http://tinyurl.com/5klnat> > > > It can turn anything from job interviews to the most routine > of> > family gatherings into a sweat-inducing ordeal.> > But a 'love drug' produced naturally by the body during sex > and> > childbirth could offer hope to the millions of people blighted by> > shyness, scientists have said.> > Investigators believe oxytocin - a natural hormone that > assists> > childbirth and helps mothers bond with newborn babies - could > become a> > wonder drug for overcoming shyness.> > Scientists found the drug could help shyness Trials have found> > that oxytocin can reduce anxiety and ease phobias. Researchers say > the> > hormone offers a possible, safe, alternative to alcohol as a means > of> > overcoming the problem.> > Sixty per cent of Britons say they have suffered from shyness> > and one in 10 say it impedes their daily life.> > Researchers in the US, Europe and Australia are now racing to> > develop commercial forms of the hormone, including a nasal spray.> > They believe it could also be turned into a 'wonder drug' to> > treat a range of personality disorders such as autism, depression > and> > anxiety.> > Zak, a professor of neuroscience at California's > Claremont> > Graduate University said: 'Tests have shown that oxytocin reduces> > anxiety levels in users. It is a hormone that facilitates social> > contact between people.> > What's more, it is a very safe product that does not have any> > side effects and is not addictive.' Professor Zak has tested the> > hormone on hundreds of patients. Its main effect is to curb the> > instincts of wariness and suspicion that cause anxiety.> > The hormone is said to help mothers bond with their babies> > Produced naturally in the brain during social interactions, it> > promotes romantic feelings, helps mothers bond with babies and makes> > people more sociable.> > Oxytocin is released during orgasm and is also the key > birthing> > hormone that enables the cervix to open and the contractions to > work.> > Where labour has to be induced, it is often given to the mother> > intravenously to kick-start contractions.> > Professor Zak said: 'We've seen that it makes you care about > the> > other person. It also increases your generosity towards that person.> > That's why (the hormone) facilitates social interaction.' In other> > recent trials, researchers at Zurich University in Switzerland have> > managed to ease symptoms of extreme shyness in 120 patients by > giving> > them the hormone treatment half an hour before they encountered an> > awkward situation.> > Oxytocin spray has also been successfully trialled at the> > University of New South Wales.> > Autistic patients given oxytocin as part of a study in New > York> > found their ability to recognise emotions such as happiness or anger> > in a person's tone of voice - something which usually proved > difficult> > - also improved.> > Experiments by Dr Hollander at the city's Mount Sinai> > School of Medicine found a single intravenous infusion of the > chemical> > triggered improvements that lasted for two weeks.> > Previous research has revealed autistic children have lower > than> > usual levels of oxytocin in their blood.> > Professor Zak said: 'Oxytocin does not cure autism, but it > does> > reduce the symptoms.' Studies on rats at Emory University in Atlanta> > also suggested the hormone made the rodents more faithful to their> > partners.> > The potential uses of oxytocin offer commercial possibilities> > well beyond individual patients too. Restaurants, for instance, > could> > spray a thin mist over customers to put them at ease.> > It could be used as a benign form of tear gas, quelling any> > violent feelings among groups of demonstrators, or, building on the> > Atlanta research, even to prevent extramarital affairs.> > Previous research into the hormone by Professor Zak suggested> > that generous people had higher than average levels of oxytocin in > the> > brain, while mean-spirited people have lower than normal levels.> > Researchers gave doses of oxytocin and a placebo to> > participants, who were then asked to decide how to split a sum of > cash> > with a stranger. Those given oxytocin offered 80 per cent more money> > than those given a placebo.> > However, despite the many potential benefits of the research> > projects, some scientists have sounded warnings over the negative> > potential uses the hormone offers.> > They say oxytocin could have potential as a date-rape drug as > it> > is involved in both trust and sexual arousal.> >>

[Guest guest]

I would still urge that caution be used when using oxytocin with children with autism. Things may be well when all of this is well supervised, but the opposite is also a possibility if others find a way to make a date-rape drug out of oxytocin. I recall, only too well, when the doctor who came up with his oxytocin discovery had an interview on a Toronto radio station a few years ago. I sat there for some time, pondering the implications, and kids with autism were not even considered in the interview back then. While oxytocin may help some kids overcome their "shyness", we also need to make sure that others are not finding ways of using this drug to take advantage of our kids. I believe this is an important consideration, especially if this drug is already in use. Aasa kimsense wrote: Many DAN! docs use oxytocin nasal spray as an intervention for ourkids. For many it reduces anxiety and tantrums. It IS natural.> >> > Scientists Find Childbirth Wonder Drug That Can 'Cure' Shyness> > "Potential as a date-rape drug. . ." > > > > By Andy Dolan. http://tinyurl.com/5klnat> > > > It can turn anything from job interviews to the most routine > of> > family gatherings into a sweat-inducing ordeal.> > But a 'love drug' produced naturally by the body during sex > and> > childbirth could offer hope to the millions of people blighted by> > shyness, scientists have said.> > Investigators believe oxytocin - a natural hormone that > assists> > childbirth and helps mothers bond with

newborn babies - could > become a> > wonder drug for overcoming shyness.> > Scientists found the drug could help shyness Trials have found> > that oxytocin can reduce anxiety and ease phobias. Researchers say > the> > hormone offers a possible, safe, alternative to alcohol as a means > of> > overcoming the problem.> > Sixty per cent of Britons say they have suffered from shyness> > and one in 10 say it impedes their daily life.> > Researchers in the US, Europe and Australia are now racing to> > develop commercial forms of the hormone, including a nasal spray.> > They believe it could also be turned into a 'wonder drug' to> > treat a range of personality disorders such as autism, depression > and> > anxiety.> > Zak, a professor of neuroscience at California's > Claremont> > Graduate University

said: 'Tests have shown that oxytocin reduces> > anxiety levels in users. It is a hormone that facilitates social> > contact between people.> > What's more, it is a very safe product that does not have any> > side effects and is not addictive.' Professor Zak has tested the> > hormone on hundreds of patients. Its main effect is to curb the> > instincts of wariness and suspicion that cause anxiety.> > The hormone is said to help mothers bond with their babies> > Produced naturally in the brain during social interactions, it> > promotes romantic feelings, helps mothers bond with babies and makes> > people more sociable.> > Oxytocin is released during orgasm and is also the key > birthing> > hormone that enables the cervix to open and the contractions to > work.> > Where labour has to be induced, it is often given to the mother>

> intravenously to kick-start contractions.> > Professor Zak said: 'We've seen that it makes you care about > the> > other person. It also increases your generosity towards that person.> > That's why (the hormone) facilitates social interaction.' In other> > recent trials, researchers at Zurich University in Switzerland have> > managed to ease symptoms of extreme shyness in 120 patients by > giving> > them the hormone treatment half an hour before they encountered an> > awkward situation.> > Oxytocin spray has also been successfully trialled at the> > University of New South Wales.> > Autistic patients given oxytocin as part of a study in New > York> > found their ability to recognise emotions such as happiness or anger> > in a person's tone of voice - something which usually proved > difficult> > - also

improved.> > Experiments by Dr Hollander at the city's Mount Sinai> > School of Medicine found a single intravenous infusion of the > chemical> > triggered improvements that lasted for two weeks.> > Previous research has revealed autistic children have lower > than> > usual levels of oxytocin in their blood.> > Professor Zak said: 'Oxytocin does not cure autism, but it > does> > reduce the symptoms.' Studies on rats at Emory University in Atlanta> > also suggested the hormone made the rodents more faithful to their> > partners.> > The potential uses of oxytocin offer commercial possibilities> > well beyond individual patients too. Restaurants, for instance, > could> > spray a thin mist over customers to put them at ease.> > It could be used as a benign form of tear gas, quelling any> > violent feelings

among groups of demonstrators, or, building on the> > Atlanta research, even to prevent extramarital affairs.> > Previous research into the hormone by Professor Zak suggested> > that generous people had higher than average levels of oxytocin in > the> > brain, while mean-spirited people have lower than normal levels.> > Researchers gave doses of oxytocin and a placebo to> > participants, who were then asked to decide how to split a sum of > cash> > with a stranger. Those given oxytocin offered 80 per cent more money> > than those given a placebo.> > However, despite the many potential benefits of the research> > projects, some scientists have sounded warnings over the negative> > potential uses the hormone offers.> > They say oxytocin could have potential as a date-rape drug as > it> > is involved in both trust and sexual

arousal.> >>

[Guest guest]

As we should urge caution with melatonin, 5HTP, spironolactone,

chelation, HBOT, B-12. All of these interventions have their

downsides to certain children, and CERTAINLY problems in the hands of

others that aren't the parents or children with autism. Seriously,

oxytocin is one of the most benign interventions used as prescribed.

One knows if you stole someone's tylenol or chelation IV and gave alot

to someone it would be a bad thing. Are ya'll serious? You won't

give martinis to your ASD children, and even if they would prefer the

bloody mary, would you do THAT?

> > >

> > > Scientists Find Childbirth Wonder Drug That Can 'Cure' Shyness

> > > " Potential as a date-rape drug. . . "

> > >

> > > By Andy Dolan. http://tinyurl.com/5klnat

> > >

> > > It can turn anything from job interviews to the most routine

> > of

> > > family gatherings into a sweat-inducing ordeal.

> > > But a 'love drug' produced naturally by the body during sex

> > and

> > > childbirth could offer hope to the millions of people blighted by

> > > shyness, scientists have said.

> > > Investigators believe oxytocin - a natural hormone that

> > assists

> > > childbirth and helps mothers bond with newborn babies - could

> > become a

> > > wonder drug for overcoming shyness.

> > > Scientists found the drug could help shyness Trials have found

> > > that oxytocin can reduce anxiety and ease phobias. Researchers say

> > the

> > > hormone offers a possible, safe, alternative to alcohol as a means

> > of

> > > overcoming the problem.

> > > Sixty per cent of Britons say they have suffered from shyness

> > > and one in 10 say it impedes their daily life.

> > > Researchers in the US, Europe and Australia are now racing to

> > > develop commercial forms of the hormone, including a nasal spray.

> > > They believe it could also be turned into a 'wonder drug' to

> > > treat a range of personality disorders such as autism, depression

> > and

> > > anxiety.

> > > Zak, a professor of neuroscience at California's

> > Claremont

> > > Graduate University said: 'Tests have shown that oxytocin reduces

> > > anxiety levels in users. It is a hormone that facilitates social

> > > contact between people.

> > > What's more, it is a very safe product that does not have any

> > > side effects and is not addictive.' Professor Zak has tested the

> > > hormone on hundreds of patients. Its main effect is to curb the

> > > instincts of wariness and suspicion that cause anxiety.

> > > The hormone is said to help mothers bond with their babies

> > > Produced naturally in the brain during social interactions, it

> > > promotes romantic feelings, helps mothers bond with babies and makes

> > > people more sociable.

> > > Oxytocin is released during orgasm and is also the key

> > birthing

> > > hormone that enables the cervix to open and the contractions to

> > work.

> > > Where labour has to be induced, it is often given to the mother

> > > intravenously to kick-start contractions.

> > > Professor Zak said: 'We've seen that it makes you care about

> > the

> > > other person. It also increases your generosity towards that person.

> > > That's why (the hormone) facilitates social interaction.' In other

> > > recent trials, researchers at Zurich University in Switzerland have

> > > managed to ease symptoms of extreme shyness in 120 patients by

> > giving

> > > them the hormone treatment half an hour before they encountered an

> > > awkward situation.

> > > Oxytocin spray has also been successfully trialled at the

> > > University of New South Wales.

> > > Autistic patients given oxytocin as part of a study in New

> > York

> > > found their ability to recognise emotions such as happiness or anger

> > > in a person's tone of voice - something which usually proved

> > difficult

> > > - also improved.

> > > Experiments by Dr Hollander at the city's Mount Sinai

> > > School of Medicine found a single intravenous infusion of the

> > chemical

> > > triggered improvements that lasted for two weeks.

> > > Previous research has revealed autistic children have lower

> > than

> > > usual levels of oxytocin in their blood.

> > > Professor Zak said: 'Oxytocin does not cure autism, but it

> > does

> > > reduce the symptoms.' Studies on rats at Emory University in Atlanta

> > > also suggested the hormone made the rodents more faithful to their

> > > partners.

> > > The potential uses of oxytocin offer commercial possibilities

> > > well beyond individual patients too. Restaurants, for instance,

> > could

> > > spray a thin mist over customers to put them at ease.

> > > It could be used as a benign form of tear gas, quelling any

> > > violent feelings among groups of demonstrators, or, building on the

> > > Atlanta research, even to prevent extramarital affairs.

> > > Previous research into the hormone by Professor Zak suggested

> > > that generous people had higher than average levels of oxytocin in

> > the

> > > brain, while mean-spirited people have lower than normal levels.

> > > Researchers gave doses of oxytocin and a placebo to

> > > participants, who were then asked to decide how to split a sum of

> > cash

> > > with a stranger. Those given oxytocin offered 80 per cent more money

> > > than those given a placebo.

> > > However, despite the many potential benefits of the research

> > > projects, some scientists have sounded warnings over the negative

> > > potential uses the hormone offers.

> > > They say oxytocin could have potential as a date-rape drug as

> > it

> > > is involved in both trust and sexual arousal.

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Good point. Also, I don't like messing with hormones at such a young age. Just my 2 cents.

Many DAN! docs use oxytocin nasal spray as an intervention for ourkids. For many it reduces anxiety and tantrums. It IS natural.> >> > Scientists Find Childbirth Wonder Drug That Can 'Cure' Shyness>

> "Potential as a date-rape drug. . ." > > > > By Andy Dolan. http://tinyurl. com/5klnat> > > > It can turn anything from job interviews to the most routine > of> > family gatherings into a sweat-inducing ordeal.> > But a 'love drug' produced naturally by the body during sex > and> > childbirth could offer hope to the millions of people blighted by> > shyness, scientists have said.> > Investigators believe oxytocin - a natural hormone that > assists> > childbirth and helps mothers bond with newborn babies - could > become a> > wonder drug for overcoming shyness.> > Scientists found the drug could help shyness Trials have found> > that oxytocin can reduce anxiety and ease phobias. Researchers say > the> > hormone

offers a possible, safe, alternative to alcohol as a means > of> > overcoming the problem.> > Sixty per cent of Britons say they have suffered from shyness> > and one in 10 say it impedes their daily life.> > Researchers in the US, Europe and Australia are now racing to> > develop commercial forms of the hormone, including a nasal spray.> > They believe it could also be turned into a 'wonder drug' to> > treat a range of personality disorders such as autism, depression > and> > anxiety.> > Zak, a professor of neuroscience at California's > Claremont> > Graduate University said: 'Tests have shown that oxytocin reduces> > anxiety levels in users. It is a hormone that facilitates social> > contact between people.> > What's more, it is a very safe product that does not have any> > side effects

and is not addictive.' Professor Zak has tested the> > hormone on hundreds of patients. Its main effect is to curb the> > instincts of wariness and suspicion that cause anxiety.> > The hormone is said to help mothers bond with their babies> > Produced naturally in the brain during social interactions, it> > promotes romantic feelings, helps mothers bond with babies and makes> > people more sociable.> > Oxytocin is released during orgasm and is also the key > birthing> > hormone that enables the cervix to open and the contractions to > work.> > Where labour has to be induced, it is often given to the mother> > intravenously to kick-start contractions.> > Professor Zak said: 'We've seen that it makes you care about > the> > other person. It also increases your generosity towards that person.> > That's why

(the hormone) facilitates social interaction. ' In other> > recent trials, researchers at Zurich University in Switzerland have> > managed to ease symptoms of extreme shyness in 120 patients by > giving> > them the hormone treatment half an hour before they encountered an> > awkward situation.> > Oxytocin spray has also been successfully trialled at the> > University of New South Wales.> > Autistic patients given oxytocin as part of a study in New > York> > found their ability to recognise emotions such as happiness or anger> > in a person's tone of voice - something which usually proved > difficult> > - also improved.> > Experiments by Dr Hollander at the city's Mount Sinai> > School of Medicine found a single intravenous infusion of the > chemical> > triggered improvements that lasted for

two weeks.> > Previous research has revealed autistic children have lower > than> > usual levels of oxytocin in their blood.> > Professor Zak said: 'Oxytocin does not cure autism, but it > does> > reduce the symptoms.' Studies on rats at Emory University in Atlanta> > also suggested the hormone made the rodents more faithful to their> > partners.> > The potential uses of oxytocin offer commercial possibilities> > well beyond individual patients too. Restaurants, for instance, > could> > spray a thin mist over customers to put them at ease.> > It could be used as a benign form of tear gas, quelling any> > violent feelings among groups of demonstrators, or, building on the> > Atlanta research, even to prevent extramarital affairs.> > Previous research into the hormone by Professor Zak suggested> >

that generous people had higher than average levels of oxytocin in > the> > brain, while mean-spirited people have lower than normal levels.> > Researchers gave doses of oxytocin and a placebo to> > participants, who were then asked to decide how to split a sum of > cash> > with a stranger. Those given oxytocin offered 80 per cent more money> > than those given a placebo.> > However, despite the many potential benefits of the research> > projects, some scientists have sounded warnings over the negative> > potential uses the hormone offers.> > They say oxytocin could have potential as a date-rape drug as > it> > is involved in both trust and sexual arousal.> >>

[Guest guest]

Doubt if you'd need em Lenny. :-)

> >

> > Unreal. Wouldn't three martinis do the same thing? Why aren't

folks

> > looking at ways to promote relationships and interactions

naturally

> > rather than always seeking something medically induced? Oh I

know,

> > it doesn't make as much money.

> >

> > Just some more drugging of America. Talk to about promoting

> > vulnerability of folks. Yikes.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

,

Thanks for this info. Were your kids them tested to see if they

lacked the hormone and that is why it's supplemented?

I ask this because in self-regulation and to try to balance

challenging behavior, anxiety, we've tried to go the most natural

route via sensory assistance as well as other interventions such as

exercise, yoga, massage therapy, etc.

My concerns are what is the base for the anxiety and addressing those

issues. However if our kids don't have the hormone, nor cannot build

paths that can then produce it via natural means, I think the

supplement is a good idea for those that are found to be lacking in

it naturally.

Great clarification.

Cg

> > > >

> > > > Scientists Find Childbirth Wonder Drug That Can 'Cure' Shyness

> > > > " Potential as a date-rape drug. . . "

> > > >

> > > > By Andy Dolan. http://tinyurl.com/5klnat

> > > >

> > > > It can turn anything from job interviews to the most

routine

> > > of

> > > > family gatherings into a sweat-inducing ordeal.

> > > > But a 'love drug' produced naturally by the body during

sex

> > > and

> > > > childbirth could offer hope to the millions of people

blighted by

> > > > shyness, scientists have said.

> > > > Investigators believe oxytocin - a natural hormone that

> > > assists

> > > > childbirth and helps mothers bond with newborn babies - could

> > > become a

> > > > wonder drug for overcoming shyness.

> > > > Scientists found the drug could help shyness Trials

have found

> > > > that oxytocin can reduce anxiety and ease phobias.

Researchers say

> > > the

> > > > hormone offers a possible, safe, alternative to alcohol as a

means

> > > of

> > > > overcoming the problem.

> > > > Sixty per cent of Britons say they have suffered from

shyness

> > > > and one in 10 say it impedes their daily life.

> > > > Researchers in the US, Europe and Australia are now

racing to

> > > > develop commercial forms of the hormone, including a nasal

spray.

> > > > They believe it could also be turned into a 'wonder

drug' to

> > > > treat a range of personality disorders such as autism,

depression

> > > and

> > > > anxiety.

> > > > Zak, a professor of neuroscience at California's

> > > Claremont

> > > > Graduate University said: 'Tests have shown that oxytocin

reduces

> > > > anxiety levels in users. It is a hormone that facilitates

social

> > > > contact between people.

> > > > What's more, it is a very safe product that does not

have any

> > > > side effects and is not addictive.' Professor Zak has tested

the

> > > > hormone on hundreds of patients. Its main effect is to curb

the

> > > > instincts of wariness and suspicion that cause anxiety.

> > > > The hormone is said to help mothers bond with their

babies

> > > > Produced naturally in the brain during social interactions, it

> > > > promotes romantic feelings, helps mothers bond with babies

and makes

> > > > people more sociable.

> > > > Oxytocin is released during orgasm and is also the key

> > > birthing

> > > > hormone that enables the cervix to open and the contractions

to

> > > work.

> > > > Where labour has to be induced, it is often given to the

mother

> > > > intravenously to kick-start contractions.

> > > > Professor Zak said: 'We've seen that it makes you care

about

> > > the

> > > > other person. It also increases your generosity towards that

person.

> > > > That's why (the hormone) facilitates social interaction.' In

other

> > > > recent trials, researchers at Zurich University in

Switzerland have

> > > > managed to ease symptoms of extreme shyness in 120 patients

by

> > > giving

> > > > them the hormone treatment half an hour before they

encountered an

> > > > awkward situation.

> > > > Oxytocin spray has also been successfully trialled at

the

> > > > University of New South Wales.

> > > > Autistic patients given oxytocin as part of a study in

New

> > > York

> > > > found their ability to recognise emotions such as happiness

or anger

> > > > in a person's tone of voice - something which usually proved

> > > difficult

> > > > - also improved.

> > > > Experiments by Dr Hollander at the city's Mount

Sinai

> > > > School of Medicine found a single intravenous infusion of the

> > > chemical

> > > > triggered improvements that lasted for two weeks.

> > > > Previous research has revealed autistic children have

lower

> > > than

> > > > usual levels of oxytocin in their blood.

> > > > Professor Zak said: 'Oxytocin does not cure autism, but

it

> > > does

> > > > reduce the symptoms.' Studies on rats at Emory University in

Atlanta

> > > > also suggested the hormone made the rodents more faithful to

their

> > > > partners.

> > > > The potential uses of oxytocin offer commercial

possibilities

> > > > well beyond individual patients too. Restaurants, for

instance,

> > > could

> > > > spray a thin mist over customers to put them at ease.

> > > > It could be used as a benign form of tear gas, quelling

any

> > > > violent feelings among groups of demonstrators, or, building

on the

> > > > Atlanta research, even to prevent extramarital affairs.

> > > > Previous research into the hormone by Professor Zak

suggested

> > > > that generous people had higher than average levels of

oxytocin in

> > > the

> > > > brain, while mean-spirited people have lower than normal

levels.

> > > > Researchers gave doses of oxytocin and a placebo to

> > > > participants, who were then asked to decide how to split a

sum of

> > > cash

> > > > with a stranger. Those given oxytocin offered 80 per cent

more money

> > > > than those given a placebo.

> > > > However, despite the many potential benefits of the

research

> > > > projects, some scientists have sounded warnings over the

negative

> > > > potential uses the hormone offers.

> > > > They say oxytocin could have potential as a date-rape

drug as

> > > it

> > > > is involved in both trust and sexual arousal.

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Cg,

No, unlike other things/ supplements we give, we did not test for this. I did

try it on

myself for a couple of days before giving it to the kids, and there was no

effect on me.

We have done a lot of natural therapies to address the anxiety and sensory

issues. RDI,

OT/sensory integration, the kids walk with my husband for an hour every evening,

and we

do use massage (took a while to desensitize them for that). My oldest, higher

functioning

son has the most anxiety, although it has lessened dramatically. As Dr. Stoller

said, the

Oxytocin is a great support when needed. It really helps him cope in certain

situations like

places with high ceilings and echo where he gets terrified and has a panic

attack: Costco,

school cafeterias, Home Depot, Airports, etc. This is usually the only time we

need it. The

other thing that it really helps him cope with (and I don't know by which

mechanism) is

occasional dietary infractions. He used to melt down for hours even with the

enzymes and

charcoal. The Oxytocin helps him regulate in those situations too.

Hope this helps,

> > > > >

> > > > > Scientists Find Childbirth Wonder Drug That Can 'Cure' Shyness

> > > > > " Potential as a date-rape drug. . . "

> > > > >

> > > > > By Andy Dolan. http://tinyurl.com/5klnat

> > > > >

> > > > > It can turn anything from job interviews to the most

> routine

> > > > of

> > > > > family gatherings into a sweat-inducing ordeal.

> > > > > But a 'love drug' produced naturally by the body during

> sex

> > > > and

> > > > > childbirth could offer hope to the millions of people

> blighted by

> > > > > shyness, scientists have said.

> > > > > Investigators believe oxytocin - a natural hormone that

> > > > assists

> > > > > childbirth and helps mothers bond with newborn babies - could

> > > > become a

> > > > > wonder drug for overcoming shyness.

> > > > > Scientists found the drug could help shyness Trials

> have found

> > > > > that oxytocin can reduce anxiety and ease phobias.

> Researchers say

> > > > the

> > > > > hormone offers a possible, safe, alternative to alcohol as a

> means

> > > > of

> > > > > overcoming the problem.

> > > > > Sixty per cent of Britons say they have suffered from

> shyness

> > > > > and one in 10 say it impedes their daily life.

> > > > > Researchers in the US, Europe and Australia are now

> racing to

> > > > > develop commercial forms of the hormone, including a nasal

> spray.

> > > > > They believe it could also be turned into a 'wonder

> drug' to

> > > > > treat a range of personality disorders such as autism,

> depression

> > > > and

> > > > > anxiety.

> > > > > Zak, a professor of neuroscience at California's

> > > > Claremont

> > > > > Graduate University said: 'Tests have shown that oxytocin

> reduces

> > > > > anxiety levels in users. It is a hormone that facilitates

> social

> > > > > contact between people.

> > > > > What's more, it is a very safe product that does not

> have any

> > > > > side effects and is not addictive.' Professor Zak has tested

> the

> > > > > hormone on hundreds of patients. Its main effect is to curb

> the

> > > > > instincts of wariness and suspicion that cause anxiety.

> > > > > The hormone is said to help mothers bond with their

> babies

> > > > > Produced naturally in the brain during social interactions, it

> > > > > promotes romantic feelings, helps mothers bond with babies

> and makes

> > > > > people more sociable.

> > > > > Oxytocin is released during orgasm and is also the key

> > > > birthing

> > > > > hormone that enables the cervix to open and the contractions

> to

> > > > work.

> > > > > Where labour has to be induced, it is often given to the

> mother

> > > > > intravenously to kick-start contractions.

> > > > > Professor Zak said: 'We've seen that it makes you care

> about

> > > > the

> > > > > other person. It also increases your generosity towards that

> person.

> > > > > That's why (the hormone) facilitates social interaction.' In

> other

> > > > > recent trials, researchers at Zurich University in

> Switzerland have

> > > > > managed to ease symptoms of extreme shyness in 120 patients

> by

> > > > giving

> > > > > them the hormone treatment half an hour before they

> encountered an

> > > > > awkward situation.

> > > > > Oxytocin spray has also been successfully trialled at

> the

> > > > > University of New South Wales.

> > > > > Autistic patients given oxytocin as part of a study in

> New

> > > > York

> > > > > found their ability to recognise emotions such as happiness

> or anger

> > > > > in a person's tone of voice - something which usually proved

> > > > difficult

> > > > > - also improved.

> > > > > Experiments by Dr Hollander at the city's Mount

> Sinai

> > > > > School of Medicine found a single intravenous infusion of the

> > > > chemical

> > > > > triggered improvements that lasted for two weeks.

> > > > > Previous research has revealed autistic children have

> lower

> > > > than

> > > > > usual levels of oxytocin in their blood.

> > > > > Professor Zak said: 'Oxytocin does not cure autism, but

> it

> > > > does

> > > > > reduce the symptoms.' Studies on rats at Emory University in

> Atlanta

> > > > > also suggested the hormone made the rodents more faithful to

> their

> > > > > partners.

> > > > > The potential uses of oxytocin offer commercial

> possibilities

> > > > > well beyond individual patients too. Restaurants, for

> instance,

> > > > could

> > > > > spray a thin mist over customers to put them at ease.

> > > > > It could be used as a benign form of tear gas, quelling

> any

> > > > > violent feelings among groups of demonstrators, or, building

> on the

> > > > > Atlanta research, even to prevent extramarital affairs.

> > > > > Previous research into the hormone by Professor Zak

> suggested

> > > > > that generous people had higher than average levels of

> oxytocin in

> > > > the

> > > > > brain, while mean-spirited people have lower than normal

> levels.

> > > > > Researchers gave doses of oxytocin and a placebo to

> > > > > participants, who were then asked to decide how to split a

> sum of

> > > > cash

> > > > > with a stranger. Those given oxytocin offered 80 per cent

> more money

> > > > > than those given a placebo.

> > > > > However, despite the many potential benefits of the

> research

> > > > > projects, some scientists have sounded warnings over the

> negative

> > > > > potential uses the hormone offers.

> > > > > They say oxytocin could have potential as a date-rape

> drug as

> > > > it

> > > > > is involved in both trust and sexual arousal.

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>