National Hugging Day 2017 – an international day of love!
A hug can do so much more than make you smile, here's how!
National Hugging Day – what exactly is National Hugging Day?
National Hugging Day is an annual event that was first brought to fruition by a gentlemen by the name of Kevin Zaborney in the United States. He had first incorporated this idea and had published this in Chase’s Annual Events in the year of 1986. The idea of National Hug Day is to encourage everyone to hug family and friends more often while Zarboney does caution all to please ask first if one is unsure of the response. (Hugging a random stranger out of the blue may cause some distressful situations!)
A hug explained best from Wikipedia, is a form of physical intimacy, universal in all of our human communities in which two or more people put their arms around the neck, back or waist of another and hold each other closely. And, if two or more persons are involved, this is informally referred to as a group hug.
A few scientifically known facts about hugs:
- Hugging has proved to have health benefits
- A study has shown that hugs increase levels of oxytocin and reduce blood pressure
- When oxytocin levels are raised, more healing of the body can be done which heal feelings of loneliness, isolation and anger
- Holding a hug for an extended period of time lifts one’s serotonin (a compound present in blood platelets and serum) levels, elevating one’s mood and creating happiness
And, should you ever need to find any more validation when it comes to the goodness that one hug can generate for all, here are a few quotes about hugs and even a coupon that can be “cashed in” with a loved one should you ever find the need!
- “A hug is a handshake from the heart.”
- “Happiness, is an unexpected hug.”
- “Hugs were invented to let people know that you love them, without having to say a word.”
- “A hug is like a boomerang. You get it back right away!”
Hugs are fat-free, sugar-free and require no batteries. Hugs reduce blood pressure, body temperature and heart rate while relieving pain and depression. Best thing is: EXPIRY DATE: Never!
