The healing power of pets

Anyone who lives with a pet will agree that animals have healing powers. It fills your home with love, brings families together, brings joy to your home. What's more, research shows that pets also have a positive effect on your health. Mental life coach and astrologer Tanaaz, inspired by his own dog, conducted a research on how we humans can benefit from the healing power of pets and prepared some "living with pets" based on both the scientific literature's approach to this issue and his personal life experiences. Now I want to share these suggestions with you.

A dose of pet to the patient

Meanwhile, science is constantly examining the different healing effects of owning a pet. A study published in the American Journal of Cardiology reveals that men with dogs are more likely to survive a heart attack. Another study found that owning a pet helps bring high blood pressure back to normal in just six months.

Studies are also being conducted on the curative potential of cat purring. Researchers believe that the vibrations that the cat purring creates a therapeutic effect against diseases and helps to relieve muscle aches and even inflammations. Animals have also long been used in hospitals, therapy programs for patients with very serious illnesses.

What makes animals healers?

Animals are non-judgmental and try to establish a bond with humans regardless of their external characteristics or personality. This unconditional bond between animal and human creates comfort, especially for man. Augmenters call this "relationship comfort," and underline that these unconditional bonds increase feelings of comfort while reducing stress.

How can you harness the healing power of animals?

Talk to your pet: Talking will help you get over your problems without fear of being judged. Research shows that talking to your pet will help you feel understood, comfortable and safe.

Stroke your pet: It has been scientifically proven that the act of petting reduces stress and activates the immune system. According to the results of a study published in the Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, touching regulates blood pressure; reduces anxiety and stress.

Play with your pet: Being in interaction with animals releases the hormone oxydosine, which is the most important physical element that creates love and trust in a relationship. Having a pet will increase the feeling of love and trust in personal relationships with people.

Treat your pet like a family member: According to a study, people who treat their pets like family members and form a deep emotional bond with them live healthier lives than those who don't. Organizing a birthday party for your pet, preparing food for him or playing with him… In short, thinking that he is a member of your family increases your sense of social togetherness.

Do sports with your pet: Having a friend with you on long walks increases your motivation to do sports and stay fit. We all know how good it is to exercise and a furry little friend makes it easier to exercise.

Of course, the best way to keep your pet healthy is to love him unconditionally in return for his unconditional love for you and do your best to keep him happy, safe and loving.

We have a lot to learn from animals. So how does your pet enrich your life?