If you are lucky enough to have a pet then you know they become a family member. And what's better then having family members to care and love you unconditionally. Recently I got Baylee, a Shih Tzu, four month old pup. I got him as a companion once I retire and so glad I didn't wait till then. All ready he has made a great difference in my life. I am doing more walking, feel more relaxed and he is like a little heating pad. I really never thought much of him being a heating pad, I just know it feels good when he snuggles next to my arm.
Then I found a website called Paws For Comfort, dogs are raise to act as heating pads and traction for pain suffers. The lady who started the site has fibromyalgia herself. Check it out at www.pawsforcomfort.com/site/node/32 most will be able to relate to the story.
It has been proven that animals can help with depression, high blood pressure and even loneliness. Remember too, they can keep a secret. Many animals now work as therapy animals, that are taken by their owners to long term homes, hospitals and retirement homes. Even large animals such as horses have been used in therapy for the physically and mentally disabled.
Until next time check out animal therapy and next post will take a closer look at holistic medicine and other therapies for pain.
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