Ph.D. Paul Zack strongly recommends hugging at least 8 times a day to enjoy life and feel happy.In response to a physical touch, the pituitary gland produces an increased dose of oxytocin, which exerts a powerful healing effect on the body. It is known that neurohormon oxytocin regulates state of health and mood, affects trust, is responsible for fidelity, tenderness and relieves fatigue.Doctors confirm that the increased production of the "hormone of love" has a beneficial effect on health, especially on the cardiovascular and nervous systems. Studies conducted confirm that with regular hugging close people in 48 of 50 women reduce arterial pressure.Daily 20-second hugs and a 10-minute hand holding make a great therapeutic effect, eliminating the negative effects of stress, lowering blood pressure and heart rate.
It also helps
fight stress and fatigue;
to reduce the risk of cardiovascular pathologies;
increase the effectiveness of immune protection of the body;
relieve depression;
fight infections.
You can say with certainty - to feel healthy, to live long and happy, it's enough to take your beloved more often, walk with them holding hands, do a massage and sleep in each other's arms.