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Do you dream of having a languid Briton or a charismatic husky, but the household is against it? You have a compelling argument: pets are good for the health of the owner.
One of the newest studies has determined which animals bring the most benefits to the body. For example, horses and bees. But this does not mean that you urgently need to start a stable and an apiary. Cats and dogs improve our well-being just as effectively.
So, here are five reasons why keeping pets at home is good.
Good mood
A dog jumping for joy, meeting you from work, or a cat’s face hanging over a pillow, demanding breakfast, involuntarily make us smile. At this point, the brain receives a signal that we are happy, and begins to produce endorphins. By the way, even a forced smile can overcome a bad mood and blues.
Personal therapist and diagnostician
Studies and surveys have shown that cat owners are 5 times less likely to seek medical help. And all because their pets create a special biofield that has a beneficial effect on the body, normalizes metabolic processes and the work of internal organs. Dogs went further – by smell, they are able to detect malignant tumors in the early stages, as well as warn of an epileptic seizure.
Pain Reliever
A cat’s rumbling is considered sound therapy, which can relieve pain in joint diseases and promote bone healing. And dogs, thanks to a natural antibiotic contained in saliva, can have a bactericidal and wound healing effect in case of scratches and burns. It has been proven that if you stroke a dog for a few minutes (getting pleasure from it), vasospasms will pass.
Best antidepressant
Canistherapy – treatment with the help of dogs, during which stress decreases, anxiety goes away, a person calms down, psychological indicators are normalized. There are studies showing that when a person strokes a dog, the hormone of happiness is produced in both.
Cats, again through their rumbling, can also help cope with anxiety, anxiety and insomnia.
Normalize blood pressure
Studies have shown that hypertensive owners of four-legged pets are less likely to suffer from pressure drops and increased heart rate. Moreover, they are 20% less likely to have heart attacks and strokes, and the process of recovery from illness is more active. In addition, dogs make their owners move, which also has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system. Whether you want it or not, you have to take the dog out into the street. Even a small walk, 10-15 minutes twice a day, is enough to keep yourself in good shape. This is especially useful for retirees and those who lead a sedentary lifestyle.