Not without reason, apparently, when a lot of people who like to cuddle. Apparently, the arms have many benefits. Physical contact through hugs touted to stimulate the release of hormones endomorfin that can calm the mind.
According to dr. Dyan Pramesti, Kes, SpAnd, a androlog of dr. Soetomo, hug is one form of positive touch between two beings. Indeed, in this country, hug often considered taboo in a public place, especially when carried two people of the opposite sex. But, apart from the social taboos, embrace of psychologically and physiologically beneficial for all ages.
dr. Dyan also added, at the time the body feel touch, a neurotransmitter in the brain will send endomorfin hormones into the bloodstream. Quantity produced when embraced quite large compared to other touch like a caress, a kiss or a grope. The presence of the hormone endomorfin, able to reduce nervous tension and blood pressure. When someone is depressed, the arms very effective for lowering emotion. In fact, the two people who do not know each other yet, arms still produce hormones endomorfin.
Psychologically, gets a hug can also be interpreted get support. It can bring strength to those who are sad. For people who gave me a hug, on the other hand, the simple activity can increase self-confidence. Because by giving hugs, people will feel needed and was able to give empathy.
Myth children who often gets a hug would be a whiny child?
It turns out the myth is completely untrue. The more often the child gets a hug, the more often a child gets a feeling of comfort that can help growth. If the child cries, the mother or father can hug him. After the tears subsided, ask new problems occurred. Right or wrong attitude of the child, it is better not question first. Hugs can comfort for storytelling. And hugging habit can be formed through a hug when children say goodbye to school.
Hugs for children growing up
They are less likely to be embraced because they feel embarrassed is still considered small. In fact, in this phase, children still need intensive counseling parents. Happens, children tend not to reveal the problem because they do not feel closer to their parents. A hug can be a bridge for parents and children to maintain communication.
Hugs for married couples
Hugs also help maintain the commitment of marriage. Do not just hug the husband or wife during intercourse. That could make the couple feel cared only if he wants. Occasionally giving a surprise hug from behind in the midst of the pair can be a gift of love. The problem is, many couples who actually felt the need to keep the image in front of her partner. There are husbands who are reluctant to be embraced because it wants to be considered strong. whereas, the myth is completely untrue.
How do I embrace that can give you peace?
dr. Dyan suggested that the arms do not hurry. First, the eye contact partner to gain trust from him. Hug in total by touching all parts of the body that can be incorporated. Touch this body language can mean, "You're the problem with me". Hugs do not have to do linger. For endomorfin hormone products can last some time after hugs removed.