Benefits for body and soul
A person who shares his house with an animal, knows that the interaction of emotional attachment to domestic animals has a positive effect on well-being. About cases confirming this "health-improving" relationship, many books and articles have been written. Studies have shown that people have had a decrease in blood pressure, cholesterol in the blood, increased resistance to stress, as a result, they are less likely to visit doctors, and their general condition has improved. Children in whose families the dogs live are less at risk of allergies. The spectrum of therapeutic effects of animals is very wide. Since 1988, the Center for Studying Dolphins in the State of Florida has been carrying out programs that help brighten the lives of people with diseases or injuries, as well as to develop musculoskeletal skills, reduce stress and increase concentration. Similar programs exist in Russia. Immersion in water with dolphins helps to increase the self-esteem of patients. Dolphins also feel the infirmity of people and behave accordingly: reduce the speed and strength of movement, adapting to the condition of the swimmer.
Psychotherapist M. McCormick became a pioneer in the use of horses in the treatment of emotionally unstable adolescents and adults. It is noticed that horses are capable of incredibly influencing a person's consciousness. There are programs of "horse" therapy (hippotherapy) for the rehabilitation of people suffering from "stress of the big city". Horses are organized because, when dealing with them, one must be calm: those who are irritated, they react negatively. Program participants study ways of non-verbal communication and acquire leadership skills that can be used in life. The authority that they win in animals can not be questioned: it must be genuine, otherwise the horse simply will not obey, and reciprocate. Emotional attachment to pets can safely affect the health of the human psyche.
Ancient connections
Most animals cause a sense of appeasement, but also make one feel responsible. But is there something we do not know? Maybe we unconsciously gravitate to communicate with them? In the subconscious we remain the same as we were 125,000 years ago. Then the animals were everything to us: food, shelter, clothing, and kindred spirits. The connection between man and animals, horses, for example, comes from ancient interdependence.
Home doctor
Emotional attachment to pets exists, because your dogs also have healing properties. The main thing in animal therapists is their kind disposition. They need to love people, but they should not be afraid of loud sounds or unusual behavior, as well as good contact with other animals. Can a dog induce to lose weight? The answer to this question will be a confident "yes." When you come home tired, a four-legged friend joyfully meets you in anticipation of a walk. Thus, dogs affect the behavior of the owners. Dog - the best simulator, which is very close - at a distance of the length of the leash. The dog can help to lose up to 4-5 kg. Many people say that if it were not for the dog, they would be lying on the sofa with their feet up.
Correct relationship
Making contact with horses and dolphins is not so easy. But you can just go outside and pick up a puppy or kitten or go to the pet store and buy a hamster. But before that, it's worth thinking about: can I? Although this is useful for health, for the emergence of personality, some people are not at all suitable for the role of hosts. An animal in such a family will be uncomfortable, it will suffer.
If you are not yet ready to have an animal, you can still feel a part of their healing power on yourself.
Become a volunteer in an animal shelter. Walk the dogs, caress the cats. You can become a "foster parent" of an animal for a while.
Make bird feeders and strengthen them on the window. It's a wonderful way to surround yourself with animals and at the same time feel their independent existence. With birds, we do not have close relationships: they honor us with their presence.
Go on nature, on a small trip with an overnight stay in the open air in tents or just sit a little in the garden. Listen to the sounds of animals and birds, as if it's a language that you understand, because at an ancient, intuitive level, it really is.