Sending you all a hug

joanlawson
joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
edited 21. Oct 2011, 15:49 in Community Chit-chat archive
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 :grin: (((((((( )))))))))

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Joan :grin:
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Comments

  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thought i'd join in Joan and send hugs too
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  • mellman01
    mellman01 Member Posts: 5,306
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hugs back atcha babe!! :oops:
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks Tracy and Mel :grin: It does work, doesn't it :?: I feel better already :grin:
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  • cloud9
    cloud9 Member Posts: 385
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    ((((((((((((((((((((((())))))))))))))))))))))))))
    Hugs for everyone.
    Sue (Cloud9)
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,144
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hugs to Joan
    and everyone
    ((((((((joan))))))))((((((((everyone))))))))
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you joan

    I feel better already :grin:

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

    juliepf x
  • lalla
    lalla Member Posts: 138
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hugs from me also ((((())))) Touch is powerful and, healing, so it seems is virtual touch, Keep spreading the love Take care Linda
  • CJHunter
    CJHunter Member Posts: 1,038
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hugs all round. Xx
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  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you for all the hugs everyone. :grin:

    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)))))))))))))
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  • bubbles
    bubbles Member Posts: 6,508
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    oh matronly hugs to one and all, as always, in abundance and then some. :grin::grin: xx Bubbles
    XX Aidan (still known as Bubbles).
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    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
    coco67 Member Posts: 2,374
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    looks like there is a hug fest going on so here is some more for the pot 0002020B.gif
  • Turbogran
    Turbogran Member Posts: 2,023
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))and more
    (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) to one and all
    Stay positive always👍xx
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I love all these hugs :!: Keep 'em coming :!: :grin::grin:

    Here's another one from me

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    Joan
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