Health Benefits of Love

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 10. Forever young

Dehydroepiandrosterone also acts as an ‘anti-aging’ hormone, which produces feelings of youth and vitality. Adding to that, the increase blood flow to the skin due to the endorphins produced by the body when in love, helps keep it soft and smooth, and reduce the development of wrinkles. It may clear up your skin

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Love is much more than just genes, chemicals and hormones. So if you are a person who is very much conscious about health and wellness, learn to love deeply and sincerely. If you want to live longer than learn to love harder

That healthy glow from being in love isn’t a myth. Many studies indicate that people in happy relationships look physically younger than those who aren’t. “With the increasing blood flow to the skin, being in love can increase the supply of essential nutrients and oxygen to your skin cells, making you looks healthier,”

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11. Reduced risk of heart diseases

Expressing your feelings of affection can reduce cholesterol levels. Human Communication Research found that people who expressed their feelings of affection for significant friends, relatives, and/or romantic partners had significantly lower cholesterol levels than those that didn’t.

Lower cholesterol levels result in reduced chances of a heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases.

12. It can reduce feelings of pain

Love results in more activation in the part of the brain that keeps pain under control. A study of 127,000 adults confirmed that married people were less likely to complain of headaches and back pain. The happier the marriage, the greater the effect.

The reduced stress level also leads to pain relief, especially if you suffer from things such as chronic headaches.

The comfort of holding your husband’s hand can actually minimize your feelings of pain, according to a recent study. “Researchers studied people that experienced electrical shocks and found that holding someone’s hand ameliorated the pain and perception of pain,

13. Love improves your mental well-being

The calming effect of dehydroepiandrosterone over the mind and body raises the growth of nerves. It is also helpful in restoring the growth of nerves which results in an improved memory recall.

We all know that being in love makes people feel overjoyed, but it’s not just in our heads. People in love generally have increased energy, which makes them excited to discover new adventures and different hobbies.

“Loving and being loved helps to vaccinate you against anxiety. When you are in love the brain produces a chemical called dopamine, a feel-good stimulant that is responsible for feelings of bliss, optimism and patience,”

14. Anti cancer effect

Married people have been found to have lower cancer rates than singles. A research conducted at the University of Lowa found that ovarian cancer patients who had a strong and satisfying relationship with their partners develop more white blood cells which are desirable in killing cancerous cells.

15. Better blood circulation and reduce blood pressure

When talking to someone it finds attractive, your brain sends impulses to the heart making it pound faster than normal; this results in increased blood supply to the body, improved circulation and efficient working of all organs.

According to a study in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine, happily married people had the best blood pressure as compared to singles or unhappily married people. Study also found that the singles with a strong social network also did well in the blood pressure study.

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Love Keeps the Doctor Away

Many studies prove that people in a loving long term relationship have longer average life spans than those that are not in a partnership. Typically when you are in a relationship your partner cares about your health and will encourage you to watch your health and discourage BAD habits such as smoking, doing drugs, or working too much. No one who loves another person wants to see their partner SICK or not take care of themselves.

The Benefits of Bear Hugs

A simple hug can convey messages of love. A hug makes a person feel loved and accepted.

Physical benefits of hugs

Being hugged creates feelings of acceptance and compassion and actually lowers the blood pressure and slows the heart rate of the individual receiving the hug. Frequent hugging benefits heart health of both the hugger and the individual being hugged.

People on both the giving and receiving end of hugs are happier and more relaxed. Individuals who are uptight and stressed are more likely to experience physical symptoms, such as headaches, indigestion and other stress-related maladies. Hugging is a great stress-reliever, potentially mitigating some of those minor stress-related health issues.

Individuals who are sick, or in chronic pain, react to hugs with decreased feelings of pain, and lessened fear regarding their illness and impending medical treatments.

Mental benefits of hugs

Being the recipient of affectionate hugs can ward off depression. Anxiety can be somewhat alleviated with a reassuring hug. Grief and loneliness can be assuaged with a compassionate hug.

Children who are the recipients of repeated hugs of affection might view the world in a more positive light and display the outgoing personality trait of self-confidence due to feeling loved and accepted.

There might be greater peace and harmony in the homes of those who hug on a regular basis. It is difficult to maintain a bad mood when you have just been hugged. Seeing your family off with a hug each morning could ensure they have a more positive day.

The Top 10 Health Benefits of Kissing

Kissing Is…

One of the easiest ways to express affection and say I love you. Kissing is a universal language that requires no translation to glean its message. Kissing has amazing health benefits. Have been documented in medical studies offering amazing advantages for a long and healthy life.

1. Those who kiss their partner goodbye each morning live five years longer than those who don’t.
2. Kissing is great for self-esteem. It makes you feel appreciated and helps your state of mind.
3. Kissing burns calories, 2-3 calories a minute and can double your metabolic rate. Research claims that three passionate kisses a day (at least lasting 20 seconds each) will cause you to loose an entire extra pound! It’s time to start that kissing diet!
4. Kissing is a known stress-reliever. Passionate kissing relieves tension, reduces negative energy and produces a sense of well being, lowering your cortisol ‘stress’ hormone.
5. Kissing uses 30 facial muscles and it helps keep the facial muscles tight, preventing baggy cheeks! The tension in the muscles caused by a passionate kiss helps smooth the skin and increases the circulation.
6. Kissing is good for the heart, as it creates an adrenaline which causes your heart to pump more blood around your body. Frequent kissing has scientifically been proven to stabilize cardiovascular activity, decrease blood pressure and cholesterol.
7. Those who kiss quite frequently are less likely to suffer from stomach, bladder and blood infections.
8. During a kiss, natural antibiotics are secreted in the saliva. Also, the saliva contains a type of anesthetic that helps relieve pain.
9. Kissing reduces anxiety and stops the ‘noise’ in your mind. It increases the levels of oxytocin, an extremely calming hormone that produces a feeling of peace.
10. The endorphins produced by kissing are 200 times more powerful than morphine

Benefits of Forgiveness.

Forgiveness is good for your health and your relationships. Good evidence associates forgiveness with emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Research has shown that forgiveness can reduce grief, depression, anxiety, and anger. It can increase self-esteem, hopefulness, and positive attitudes toward the offender, as well as a desire for reconciliation. It can also help improve the health of marriages and families.

Forgiveness education may help prevent revenge and intergroup conflict. Forgiveness education has also shown promise in preventing crime by reducing vengeful responses that can lead to criminal acts.

*****I hope this article helps you understand that love has a great impact on our emotional and physical well-being. Falling in love and being in love are very positive activities. For singles that are not in a relationship, you can still experience the health benefits of love through sharing love with those that are close to you such as family and friends.

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