THE HEALING POWER OF PETS

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THE HEALING POWER OF PETS
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• There are many events or occurrences in life that
  cause us to freak out, upset us or even induce
  panic attacks, and many more of us suffer from
  debilitating mental illnesses. While some of us
  know how to help heal ourselves in the event of a
  tragedy, stressful event, or when were feeling
  mentally drained, others simply do not know where
  to turn, or who to turn to.
• The healing power of pets has long been known,
  many attributing it to having a living creature
  in your life that depends upon you for survival,
  and who will be at your side unconditionally. For
  some, a pet can be no substitute for the love and
  support of a human, while for others, the
  simplicity and stabilising power of caring for a
  pet, can help see them through the hard times.

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• How can a pet help to heal you?
• There are many scientifically proven ways in
  which owning a pet can have a positive impact on
  your health, and some of these include
• Lowering blood pressure
• Reducing anxiety
• Minimizing the risk of developing heart disease
• Decrease cortisol levels (a damaging stress
  hormone)

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• While the simple act of walking a dog or playing
  peek-a-boo with your cat can help to make you
  feel good and lower your stress levels, the bond
  that is shared between you and your pet is also
  proven to be an important element of the healing
  process. Having a pet that relies solely upon you
  for their ultimate survival can give you a strong
  sense of purpose and belonging and can help
  encourage feelings of positivity while minimising
  any mental or physical discomfort that you might
  be experiencing.
• The same can be said when you are trying to
  recover after the loss of a loved one, with the
  grieving process often being strengthened by the
  healing power of a pet.

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• Then there is the simple but powerful act of
  physically stroking a pet, which can help boost
  your Oxytocin levels, the hormone that promotes
  love and trust, and which is often linked to
  lowering blood pressure and heart rates. The same
  applies for other interactions with a pet, such
  as playing or challenging them to find a hidden
  object and helps to build and strengthen upon the
  bond between owner and pet.
• It may not be important to understand the science
  behind the healing power of pets, but it might
  encourage those who are sceptical about it, to
  try it for themselves. Im certain that those of
  us who already own pets, know full well how

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• much they can enrich our lives, and when we are
  tired, angry or upset, its often our pets we
  turn to for comfort.
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