Lowers stress hormonesDoctors say that the feeling of hugging a cow is similar to raising a child or pet at home. "A Hug Happy hormone triggers oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine, thereby reducing cortisol (stress hormone). It reduces stress levels, symptoms of anxiety and depression."'Cow Hug' Regulates ImmunityThe cow is calm, gentle and patient by nature and the hugger benefits from the animal's warm body temperature, slow heartbeat, and large size. All of this helps regulate the body's metabolism, immunity, and stress response.At $200 an hour, cow hugging is a growing wellness trend in the United States.
— Milind Deora | मिलिंद देवरा ☮️ (@milinddeora) May 22, 2021
Clearly, India was ahead of the curve — dharmic scriptures have venerated cows & cattle for over 3,000 years 🕉🐮pic.twitter.com/7xPKCGYUhf