Three reasons to make more room for hugs in your life

When was the last time you hugged someone?

Or who was the last person to hug you?

How did you feel? What did you hear?

Physical contact has been reduced to a minimum for the last 2 years, especially with the pandemic entering our lives. The latest research shows that with Covid 19, there is a serious increase in anxiety, depression and panic disorder diseases. In particular, intensive care processes, lack of social interest and forced loneliness are cited as the reasons for this increase. A hug is a warm and friendly gesture that feels very special.

There are many types of hugs. Such as erotic hugs, friendly hugs, parental hugs, affectionate hugs, calming hugs… The only common point of all these varieties is the magical effects of hugs. Remember how it calms down when you hug someone who is hurt, angry, or upset. What and whom do you need the most in times of sadness, anxiety? How precious is a hug, a pat on the back of a loved one in these times...

Well, why do you think hugging is so effective? The reason is the hormone oxytocin, also known as the love hormone among the people. Because with the contact we have with someone we love, our body begins to secrete oxytocin and endorphins.

Supports immunity and heart health

Unfortunately, stress is one of the most insidious enemies of our immune system. Because hugging reduces stress levels, the act of hugging also supports a strong immunity. Another effect is on heart health. It is a scientific fact that oxytocin reduces the risk of heart disease. Hugging for about 20 seconds is known to lower blood pressure and slow the heartbeat.

A good pain reliever

Small touches during the hug activate the nerves called “afferent c”. These nerves release endorphins. Endorphins, which have a pain-relieving effect, make us suffer less and calm down.

Bilateral relations are indispensable

This hormone is also the basic component that enables people to connect to each other and create a sense of love in bilateral relations. A group of scientists studied 22 pairs for 32 years. Their study showed that the respiratory and cardiac rhythms of the couples synchronized during cuddling. Not only that, but the brain waves of both sides were also synchronizing. In other words, when you hug someone, you match their frequency. Entering a calm where emotions regulate biology.

Now think again? When was the last time you hugged someone?