In as few as five years, you may be able to spray a synthetic hormone up your nose to boost your self-confidence and relieve shyness. The hormone, oxytocin, is a neurotransmitter that impacts social recognition and bonding; it’s produced naturally when you’re in love.

When test subjects used the spray, they stopped feeling anxious and were able to engage better with others. This is likely because the hormone affects the area of your brain that controls fear response.

If you have a hard time coming out of your shell, this spray may sound tempting. But manipulating hormones in your body is not something that should be taken lightly.

Your body is incredibly complex, and no one really knows what impact this could have on your overall health.

Low self-esteem and social phobias are emotional challenges that could, indeed, interfere with your relationships and joy in life. The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) can help you to overcome these challenges safely and naturally, without having to chemically alter your body.

EBiologyNews.com July 14, 2007