Sending you all a hug

joanlawson

I've just read that if you want to improve your health, a simple hug may do the trick:

Researchers from the University of Carolina study found that hugging instigates an elevated release of oxytocin, which is known as the “bonding” or “cuddle” hormone and prompts loving and caring feelings. Some studies have shown that it also reduces blood pressure. Another study that took place in 2000 showed that hugging babies while they were given blood tests made them cry less and kept their heart rates steadier. Both elevated levels of cortisol and high blood pressure have been linked to various diseases, including heart disease, so not only does hugging feel great, it’s good for our hearts, too.

I'm a very ''huggy'' person in general, but to further improve my health and yours, I would just like to send you all a BIG HUG (((((((( )))))))))



Joan

traluvie

Thought i'd join in Joan and send hugs too

mellman01

Hugs back atcha babe!! :oops:

joanlawson

Thanks Tracy and Mel It does work, doesn't it :?: I feel better already

cloud9

((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))
Hugs for everyone.

dachshund

Hugs to Joan
and everyone
((((((((joan))))))))((((((((everyone))))))))
joan xx

julie47

Thank you joan

I feel better already

A hug from me to you and every one too. (((((((((())))))))

juliepf x

lalla

Hugs from me also ((((())))) Touch is powerful and, healing, so it seems is virtual touch, Keep spreading the love Take care Linda

CJHunter

Hugs all round. Xx

joanlawson

Thank you for all the hugs everyone.

Just to know that someone has taken the trouble to read and reply to my thread is a virtual hug in itself.

As Linda has said, touch is powerful and healing, so I think we should hug as many people as possible. We've always been a bit reserved and British about it in this country, whereas people accept it as the norm in other countries. I think we are catching up with the idea more these days though, so that's a good thing in my opinion.

Joan ((((((((((((everyone)))))))))))))

bubbles

oh matronly hugs to one and all, as always, in abundance and then some. xx Bubbles

bubbadog

I would like to join in and send ((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))) to all the lovely, kind hearted people I have come across on this wonderful site. Amanda.xxx

coco67

looks like there is a hug fest going on so here is some more for the pot

Turbogran

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))and more
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) to one and all

joanlawson

I love all these hugs :!: Keep 'em coming :!:

Here's another one from me



Joan