September 3, 2013

Treat high blood pressure   You can use such a pleasant experience, as the strong sincere hug. Researchers who work at the University of Vienna, Austria, found that regular embraces not only able to increase the mood of a person, but also to strengthen his memory. Another positive effect of such a gesture on the body - what a hug can reduce high blood pressure.

The fact that at a time when a person embraces, his body is active products Oxytocin It is known to mankind as " love hormone ". This hormone has beneficial effects on the human body as a whole. A high dose of it effectively lowers blood pressure, reduces anxiety and stress It helps overcome depression and get rid of unpleasant feelings of loneliness.

Nevertheless, not all embrace equally useful. Oxytocin is released only when a person embraces those to whom he is very good. This can be a relative, a loved one or close friend.

In humans, oxytocin produces iron pituitary . Previously, scientists have reported that this hormone plays a role in the communication in romantic relationships, in communion of parents and children. High doses of oxytocin are produced in the body at the time when a person is in a state of love. Also, in the female body there is a large amount of oxytocin during childbirth and breastfeeding, which contributes to the convergence of mother and baby.

According to scientists, the number of oxytocin, which is released when the arms is sufficient to release oxytocin if embracing people who have a mutual positive attitude towards each other. At the same time the arms of a stranger or with someone who causes negative emotions, not only have positive effects on the body, but also can enhance the level of anxiety. The fact is that such a person perceives the arms of a violation of personal space, which leads to the production of Cortisol - A stress hormone.

Previously, scientists have reported that in the course of passionate embraces in the human brain produces large amounts endorphins Which not only improve the mood, but also can reduce the level of pain. Psychologists claim that those children who are not up to seven years hugged parents and close people, as adults, may not have the ability to love someone.