Research indicates that hugging a trusted person effectively conveys support and can reduce stress, and increasing the frequency of hugs can be beneficial.
Strengthens your immune system
Hugging creates emotional charge on sternum, activating plexus chakras and thymus glands, regulating white blood cell production and maintaining health.
Burns calories
It's quite unbelievable but hugging your loved ones can also help you burn around 12 calories. This means that every time you hug someone, you burn calories.
Relaxes muscle tension
Hugs help release body tension, combat pain, improve blood circulation, and promote soft tissue blood flow, thereby relaxing tensed muscles.
Promotes brain health and memory
Oxytocin, a hormone released during hugging, enhances memory and stimulates the nervous system, promoting balance between activeness and calmness.