Great news for cat lovers! You now have a perfectly good excuse to become a crazy cat lady!
Science is stepping in and it's official: Cat purrs are good for you. They have therapeutic healing powers. Cancel your next massage, get rid of your scented candles, and go buy a cat, friends. The time is now!
Often people with mental illness are told to try being around animals, to see if it can help their spirits. Something about the comfort a canine/feline companion can provide can actually help someone feel less depressed or anxious on a daily basis. There are even a few colleges that invite animal shelters (or organize a trip to animal shelters) so their students can decompress by playing with puppies and kitties during finals week.
Here's the science behind it all: Cat purr vibrations are in the 20 Hz to 140 Hz range, which means their purring itself can have a therapeutic effect. Seriously. That amount of vibration can have a positive effect on those struggling with mental illness. In addition, it can help:
- Lower your stress levels
- Decrease dysponea symptoms
- Lower blood pressure
- Heal bones
- Reduce risk of heart attack
- Heal infection or swelling
- Heal muscles, tendons and ligaments
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