The power of hugs: health benefits

In addition to which receives it, the person who gives the embrace also benefits from its effects. We must not forget that these are extended after physical contact

Oh! Hugs who don't like hugs? Well, I speak from my point of view when I say that the hugs are fabulous and I think that the majority of people who read us also think hugs wonderful things. But why would we both like hugs? In today's article to say what that that so fabulous at healthy level that produce us hugs.

A hug can come from different people, either from a friend, a family, someone who you like, your partner or a person who has you a simple sympathy; the embrace is considered the main demonstration of human affection. Here we present the benefits to the health of a hug.

Emotional benefits of the hug

Scientific studies say that a hug can be released from endorphins in the brain and this would involve to have healing powers. On the other hand, embrace is considered a therapy which generates welfare, can reduce blood pressure in women reduces menstrual pain; Apart from this, it also helps to undermine the headache, to relieve anxiety, decrease stress and depression, strengthens self-esteem, it eases the nerves, help don't feel alone, cure insomnia, overcomes fear, stimulates your senses, gives you joy, quiets the soul and many sources also claim that delays aging and helps control appetite. To you who read us do you think little which gives us a hug?

Embracing someone also produces physiological benefits in our body, which is very positive. The segregation of the hormone oxytocin is one of them; This hormone is also known as the hormone of attachment and helps many people with his way of life regardless of their biological age. It is the benefit of hugs that there are therapies called "embrace therapy" and used to treat depressive illnesses and other types.
A hug also releases other hormones called serotonin and dopamine which have a sedative effect, which produces a feeling of tranquility, well-being and calm; the most interesting thing is still that not only produce this effect to be embraced but extended for a long time then after be embraced its effects. A curious thing is that scientific data claim that both embraces and caresses produce greater effect in women than in men, but both sexes are beneficiaries.
Bringing a history book of Kathleen Keating "Embrace therapy" can say that embraces not only help us feel good, but that also favor the development of intelligence in children, overcome fears and is also a factor anti-aging.
The book also said literally the following:
"Physical contact is not only something pleasant, but also necessary for our body, emotional and psychological well-being, and increases the happiness and health of the individual and of society. The hug is a very special way of playing, which makes one better accept themselves and feel better accepted by others.
So in a little summary What are the benefits of the hug?

• Protection. As human beings we are fragile and we should always feel protected; nothing better to do this than a hug.
• Confidence. When you're confident you do not fear the challenges that arise in everyday life. Go and look for a good hug so nothing can stop you.
• Security. Security is essential in your daily living. Arguably, it is a fuel that will generate confidence in yourself to achieve things with more efficiency.
• Fortress. If you have strength, you provide much power who embraces you and also who surrounds you.

Last but not least!

Regardless of the meaning of the hug, everyone knows what kind of hug gives and receives, this varies according to the person with whom we are embracing and thus provide the same physiological benefits; emotional benefits may vary because if the embrace comes from a friend it will be considered friendly and rejoicing, but if it comes from your partner may become "playful" and somewhat exhilarating. You never deny a hug!

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