Researchers are finding out that truly "a merry heart doeth good like a medicine, but a broken spirit drieth the bones" (Proverbs 17:22). Oxytocin, a hormone related to feelings of love, joy, peace, etc. has been found to increase production of cells (osteoblasts) that build bone density (1). Furthermore this "love hormone" also increases the number of bone re-finishers (osteoclasts) yet keeps them from burrowing into the bone to mine out calcium (an action associated with development of osteoporosis). Beware: the lack of love activates the osteoclasts to "dry out the bones." Truly, love is the foundation for our physical lives as well as our spiritual well being (1 Corinthians 13).
Research Cited:
1) Oxytocin is an anabolic bone hormone. Department of Human Anatomy and Histology, University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy.
Research Cited:
1) Oxytocin is an anabolic bone hormone. Department of Human Anatomy and Histology, University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy.
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