You would be lying if you tell me that you are not a hug person. Well, everyone is a hug person! Who would like to have a cold handshake rather than being embraced in the arms of our close ones? If you do, you probably fall under the category of people popularly known as “dead inside.” In any case, if you are unaware of the powers of the hugs then this article will enlighten you and will broaden the horizon of the knowledge of a simple hug that can have miraculous effect on your body and mind.
Since hug day is lined up in the Valentine week already and just in case you have been wondering what would be the right way of celebrating the day, then, I would suggest it would be a warm hug for your sweetheart and a beautiful hug day gift would bring the real essence of their hug. So, let us discuss all the undeniable yet powerful effects of a hug that is aroused in our body and mind.
A hug magically wards off stress:
So, when you feel stressed out, nothing can beat the magic of a hug. Yes, a hug can magically take away all your stress and can make you feel much more delighted and stress free. Additionally, when you get a huge from the person you love or feel connected to, there is no way stress can creep back in your life. Well, a hug boosts the hormone “Oxytocin” in our body. In lay man language, hugging your favorite person, infact, releases chemicals in our mind that relaxes us and soothes us. Eventually, when things don’t work out in our favour, we can maintain the calm and patience at the same time.
Hugs boost our immune system:
You might have noticed that when you are all stressed out, you might fall sick easily. When you happen to be mentally stronger, then, your body tends to fight and it enhances your immune system. So, as mentioned above, getting hugs from people who mean so much to you, will help you boost your immune system. So, make your immunity stronger by receiving a few hugs per day from people you care about.
A hug can mitigate blood pressure & heart rates:
So, if your blood pressure happens to hike from time to time, there is nothing better to cure than a hug. It is believed that a hug from the right person helps you in a great way to maintain your blood pressure and heart rates as well. Also, it is found in a study that women getting hugs from their partner have lower blood pressure and heart rates to those who do not receive any hug. So, keep your blood pressure low with a tight soothing hug from the right person. Also, to make your hug day much more special, get a hug day cake for your beloved and make them feel loved and appreciated.
Say no to depression:
Did you know, you can actually fight depression when you receive the right amount of hugs from theroght person, yes, you heard me right. If you happen to receive timely hugs from the right person, you may never fall in the trap of depression. Isn’t it a blessing already? Yes, it totally is.
Honestly speaking, I never thought a hug would be having these many positive and powerful effects on the human mind and body. Well, now that I know most of these, the importance of celebrating hug day this Valentine’s week, has been enhanced to another level for me. So, make hug day as special as your partner is for you!
