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FitSpirit: Hugs as health food
FitSpirit explores the mind-body connection and the intangible benefits we gain from our efforts to stay physically fit.
Ever considered hugs a health food? Not me. I tend to think of food as tangible stuff I put in my mouth, chew, and swallow. But I have heard of feeding the soul, so I guess hugs -- because they clearly feed the soul -- are a type of food. According to this article, they even have nutritional value.
Hugging is all natural and organic. It's naturally sweet and contains no pesticides, preservatives, or genetically-engineered ingredients. It's non-fattening, carbohydrate-free, and is 100 percent wholesome.
Hugs are not only a health food, they are the perfect health food. So the next time you're craving a feel-good something, reach for a hug. There are many varieties. Here are 14 of them.
Ever considered hugs a health food? Not me. I tend to think of food as tangible stuff I put in my mouth, chew, and swallow. But I have heard of feeding the soul, so I guess hugs -- because they clearly feed the soul -- are a type of food. According to this article, they even have nutritional value.
Hugging is all natural and organic. It's naturally sweet and contains no pesticides, preservatives, or genetically-engineered ingredients. It's non-fattening, carbohydrate-free, and is 100 percent wholesome.
Hugs are not only a health food, they are the perfect health food. So the next time you're craving a feel-good something, reach for a hug. There are many varieties. Here are 14 of them.
- Side-to-thigh
- Back-to-front
- Shoulder-to-shoulder
- Bear
- Cheek
- Custom-tailored
- Grabber-squeezer
- Group
- Guess who
- Heart-to-heart
- Sandwich
- Side-to-side
- Top-of-the-head
- Spoon
One family therapist has devised through her hug research a recipe we should follow to maximize the health benefits of hugs. She says we need four hugs a day for survival, eight hugs a day for maintenance, and 12 hugs a day for growth. Now put that on your health-food menu.
The connection between hugs and weight loss
Healthy Relationships, Motivation
More hugs = less excess weight, according to this. Does this sound like a load of hooey? Maybe, but maybe not. This idea was developed by family therapist Virginia Satir, and she asserted that we need 8 hugs a day to survive, 12 to thrive. That's right -- 12 hugs a day to thrive. I'm not a touchy-feely person, but I think this sounds like a good idea. Hugs help boost self-esteem and increase feelings of self-worth, and these can both help promote weight loss and emotional well-being. Plus, hugging can't hurt you, right?
I'm going to try it out. What about you?
For further inspiration, check out this previous post.
I'm going to try it out. What about you?
For further inspiration, check out this previous post.
Hugs are healthy - video
Healthy Relationships, Celebs & Entertainment, Motivation, Alternative & Green Health
Hugs are good for our health (USA Today).
Yeah, we knew that. Hugs help relieve stress and enhance heart health.
Please watch this video on YouTube about a man who likes hugging people in Sydney, Australia.
It will inspire you.
