Sending you all a hug
joanlawson
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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
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
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Hugs back atcha babe!! :oops:0
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Thanks Tracy and Mel It does work, doesn't it :?: I feel better already0
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((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))
Hugs for everyone.Sue (Cloud9)0 -
Hugs to Joan
and everyone
((((((((joan))))))))((((((((everyone))))))))
joan xxtake care
joan xx0 -
Thank you joan
I feel better already
A hug from me to you and every one too. (((((((((())))))))
juliepf x0 -
Hugs from me also ((((())))) Touch is powerful and, healing, so it seems is virtual touch, Keep spreading the love Take care Linda0
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Hugs all round. XxClare xx0
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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)))))))))))))0 -
oh matronly hugs to one and all, as always, in abundance and then some. xx BubblesXX Aidan (still known as Bubbles).0
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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.xxx0
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looks like there is a hug fest going on so here is some more for the pot0
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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))and more
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) to one and allStay positive always👍xx0 -
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