For years
we’ve heard about the health benefits of dog ownership: reduced heart rate,
stronger immunity and higher self-esteem.
But new
research suggests not only does our heart rate become lower when in the company
of our furry friend -- but so too does the dog’s -- to the point where both
heart rhythms mirror one another.
The
experiment, sponsored by Pedigree, saw three Australian dog owners separated,
and then reunited with their pet to see what kind of effect they had on each
other’s heart rate.
“There was
a really strong coherence in the heart rate pattern of both the owner and dog.
Upon being reunited within the first minute, each heart rhythm became almost
directly aligned and we saw a reduction straight away,” Mia Cobb, canine
scientist and demonstration co-conductor told The Huffington Post Australia.
While a
lowered heart rate for the owner was expected, Cobb said the results were
surprising and show the way in which both the owner and dog experience reduced
levels of stress when in contact with each other.
“This
project is a really good illustration of what most owners experience every
night when they come home from work and are reunited with their companion,”
Cobb said.
Watch the
Australian-first #HeartsAligned demonstration (BYO tissues).
But this
response isn’t only limited to dogs.
“We could
certainly see the same effect with a cat, lizard or bird. It comes back to the
kind of personal connection we have with our animals,” Cobb said.
And as far
as other people’s pets go, Cobb said we’d likely experience the same response
though it is more pronounced when the animal is known to you.
“This kind
of effect of experiencing a lowered heart rate makes a significant difference
to our overall wellbeing. If we can decrease our heart rate by hanging out with
our animals, that’s something that can really benefit the community,” Cobb
said.
The
#HeartsAligned campaign aims to celebrate the positive bond Australians have
with their animals.
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Question: Dear Kryon: I live in Spain. I am sorry if I will ask you a question you might have already answered, but the translations of your books are very slow and I might not have gathered all information you have already given. I am quite concerned about abandoned animals. It seems that many people buy animals for their children and as soon as they grow, they set them out somewhere. Recently I had the occasion to see a small kitten in the middle of the street. I did not immediately react, since I could have stopped and taken it, without getting out of the car. So, I went on and at the first occasion I could turn, I went back to see if I could take the kitten, but it was to late, somebody had already killed it. This happened some month ago, but I still feel very sorry for that kitten. I just would like to know, what kind of entity are these animals and how does this fit in our world. Are these entities which choose this kind of life, like we do choose our kind of Human life? I see so many abandoned animals and every time I see one, my heart aches... I would like to know more about them.
Answer: Dear one, indeed the answer has been given, but let us give it again so you all understand. Animals are here on earth for three (3) reasons.
(1) The balance of biological life. . . the circle of energy that is needed for you to exist in what you call "nature."
(2) To be harvested. Yes, it's true. Many exist for your sustenance, and this is appropriate. It is a harmony between Human and animal, and always has. Remember the buffalo that willingly came into the indigenous tribes to be sacrificed when called? These are stories that you should examine again. The inappropriateness of today's culture is how these precious creatures are treated. Did you know that if there was an honoring ceremony at their death, they would nourish you better? Did you know that there is ceremony that could benefit all of humanity in this way. Perhaps it's time you saw it.
(3) To be loved and to love. For many cultures, animals serve as surrogate children, loved and taken care of. It gives Humans a chance to show compassion when they need it, and to have unconditional love when they need it. This is extremely important to many, and provides balance and centering for many.
Do animals know all this? At a basic level, they do. Not in the way you "know," but in a cellular awareness they understand that they are here in service to planet earth. If you honor them in all three instances, then balance will be the result. Your feelings about their treatment is important. Temper your reactions with the spiritual logic of their appropriateness and their service to humanity. Honor them in all three cases.
Do animals know all this? At a basic level, they do. Not in the way you "know," but in a cellular awareness they understand that they are here in service to planet earth. If you honor them in all three instances, then balance will be the result. Your feelings about their treatment is important. Temper your reactions with the spiritual logic of their appropriateness and their service to humanity. Honor them in all three cases.
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