Hugs are good for you!

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I'm a hugger!

Nothing in the world feels like a hug. When you don't know what to say, give a hug. Not only do hugs feel really, really good, but they are needed. I believe a hug is worth a thousand words.

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Hugs and Mental Health

by Beth McHugh

Remember those corny old cards, bookmarks and bumper stickers that proclaimed "Hugs Are Healing"? Well, no surprises for guessing that the authors were correct.

Researchers at the UK's Manchester Metropolitan University in England have concluded what we all suspected: hugs are healing. But scientists warn we are caught in an epidemic of a non-hugging culture where we are either too time-poor to hug, or political correctness gets in the way.

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Hug Books

Hug Your Customers: The Proven Way to Personalize Sales and Achieve Astounding Results

by: Jack Mitchell

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/11/2009)

How to Hug a Porcupine: Negotiating the Prickly Points of the Tween Years

by: Julie Ross

Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 07/11/2009)

Hug

by: Jez Alborough

Amazon Price: $9.79 (as of 07/11/2009)

Hug Time

by: Patrick McDonnell

Amazon Price: $9.74 (as of 07/11/2009)

Mommy Hugs

by: Anne Gutman, Georg Hallensleben

Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 07/11/2009)

Hold on Tight!

Do you believe that you need hugs to be healthy?

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Yes they are great for health and well being.

JoanneOtt says:

yes, for sure!

Posted February 26, 2009

Khalid-Osman says:

Absolutely:-)

Posted January 05, 2009

Khalid-Osman says:

Absolutely:-)

Posted January 05, 2009

sandyspider says:

Statics say it is good, so it must be good. I was never a hugging person growing up. It is something I had to learn as an adult.

Posted December 11, 2008

Jim10 says:

Hugs make you feel loved. A person who feels loved will have hope and get better soon.

Posted November 18, 2008

Hugs might feel good, but they have nothing to do with health

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Hug-A-Rama

In the great city of brotherly love, would the "free hugs" of three women be welcomed with arms wide open or avoided like the plague? See this article for more details on the experiment: http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/15840607.htm

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Elephants need hugs too!

Hugs

There's something in a simple hug
That always warms the heart;
It welcomes us back home
And makes it easier to part.

A hug's a way to share the joy
And sad times we go through,
Or just a way for friends to say
They like you 'cause you're you.

Hugs are meant for anyone
For whom we really care,
From your grandma to your neighbour,
Or a cuddly teddy bear.

A hug is an amazing thing -
It's just the perfect way
To show the love we're feeling
But can't find the words to say.

It's funny how a little hug
Makes everyone feel good;
In every place and language,
It's always understood.

And hugs don't need new equipment,
Special batteries or parts -
Just open up your arms
And open up your hearts.

Jill Wolf

How Hugs are Proven to Help Your Health: Have You Been Hugged Today?

Hugs certainly feel good, both on the giving and receiving end, and it turns out their effects are more than skin deep. A study by University of North Carolina researchers found that hugs increase the "bonding" hormone oxytocin and decrease the risk of heart disease.

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More Free Hugs

FREE HUGS in HOLLYWOOD! www.lisamurray.com

http://www.skylifeproductions.com http://www.lisamurray.com Get "FREE HUGS IN HOLLYWOOD" mugs, hats & tees: http://www.cafepress.com/skylife/6333441 Chat with LisaMurray LIVE on BlogTV.com! Mondays at 10 EST & Wednesday at 3pm EST. Inspired by Juan Mann's FREE HUGS video.. we took to the streets of Hollywood to spread the good vibes!! Visit my website for my current project, "I Have Dreams Dammit!", a documentary about the pursuit of a dream! WEBSITE: http://www.SkyLifeProductions.com Camera/Director: Lisa Murray http://www.lisamurray.com Camera: Lara Weithorn Hugger: Chris ("SupRicky06") Hugger: Amy Doublet ("Are360") The BEAUTIFUL soulful version of this song is sung by Israel Kamakawiwo`ole! Every person and town should join in the HUGGING movement! It was so beautiful!! Thank you to Chris, Amy & Lara! Oh and see if you can spot my tribute to the biggest dreamer of all... Jim Carrey! (Post or email me what you find. Watch my JIM CARREY videos for clues...)

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