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A BIT MORE T.L.C. Why a Big Hug Really will make you Feel Better Allegedly, Northern Europeans were the first to hug, thus the host would share their body heat therefore relaxing the newcomers. This is done by the nervous system. The nervous system consists of; the Central Nervous System (CNS) which regulates bodily activity, and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) which transmits signals between the body and the Central Nervous System. Most of the activity of the nervous system is combined out by cells called neurons. Each neuron has a long projection called a nerve fibre. The nerve fibres form boundles called fascicles, these carry messages to the brain concerning the outside world and the inside of the body. This information is monitored continuously. When we are feeling under the weather, most of us welcome a big hug. According to reasearch, when skin is heated to a temperature that makes us say 'ouch', the pain can be lessend if the area is stroked gently with a brush. This could explain why parents instinctively cuddle a child who has fallen over. Even a comforting hand on the shoulder in times of crises has its soothing effects. The nerve fibres spring into action bt transmitting the information back to the brain, creating feelings of pleasure. All of us could do with a bit more Tender, Loving Care. Patricia writes for Central Algarve magazine
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