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Today I bring you a publication dedicated to stress and other ailments that afflict people in big cities, the monotonous lifestyle, continuous work and little distraction makes the individual feel overwhelmed by it I present an alternative for those people who are not allergic to cats, cats were studied and studies determined their high motivational capacity in humans, I present cat therapy.

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This therapy is not based on a specially trained cat that works as your psychologist, there are no tricks, it works with ordinary cats if you do not have one, you can adopt a cute kitty and try this magical treatment.

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The treatment is based on the companionship of the cat itself and how it influences reducing symptoms of stress, anxiety and low mood, helping to improve our physical and mental condition only through a healthy interaction between the cat and the person.

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Cats and people

Since time immemorial, humans have domesticated certain species, being able to live with them without fear of reproducing wild instincts that endanger life itself. Cats have been with humans for thousands of years just like dogs except that dogs in remote times were used for hunting and grazing activities and personal safety.

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In Egypt for example cats were synonymous with divinity, we are talking about 3000 BC so everything indicates that the first civilization to domesticate it was Egyptian and from there expanded the techniques of breeding and reproduction to other parts of the world.

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The cat and its anti-stress benefits

The cat as much as its wild cousins as the tigers and lions are very autonomous, and the bond that developing with the human is the same one that they pact with those of its same species, the respect is the maximum condition in the personality of the cat, they have habits of approach to stimulate through caresses which is propitious for that in the human arise some amazing changes, only caressing a cat can relax us and lower our blood pressure diminishing an altered state of anxiety.

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The most astonishing thing is the communicative capacity between the cat and the human and vice versa, after a few minutes of caressing a cat, if this one feels safe and calm it will respond with the purring this is an indicator that the cat is pleased and the human when feeling that answer perceives it through the tact and of auditive form changing its state of low mood for one more happy and sensation of well-being. This helps significantly to convalescent patients.
It is highly recommended for people who live alone, as the cat provides a very pleasant and fun companionship.

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If you're sad approach a cat

Many specialists recommend the company of a cat to people who live alone. In addition to the positive aspects of the mental health that offer the small felines. Families can also benefit from the presence of a cat helping to strengthen the bonds between parents and children, as well as helping younger children learn a sense of responsibility in caring for the cat.

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If we go a little further into the medical field we can find studies that have shown the amazing benefits of cats as therapy for people with both physical and mental disabilities. Some famous cases are disorders associated with dementia (Alzheimer's), Down syndrome, behavioral disorders in children and bipolarity.

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Cat therapy is widely used in medical centers of mental specialty, as well as centers dedicated to the heart,
So don't wait any longer and enjoy the good company of a cat, it can prevent the risk of a heart attack and keep your mind clear without stress.