How hugging cows can help with mental health

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A California-based nonprofit is using cow-hugging therapy to help people cope with stress.

Animals are candid, loyal companions, says founder of The Gentle Barn, Ellie Laks. And, Laks said, they can give humans emotional support through tough moments in life.

"If someone needs healing, the cows wrap them in a really good hug with their necks," Laks said."Cows are very centered, grounded and immersed in the present time and they help us do the same." Laks, who said she majored in special education and psychology, said that cow-hugging therapy can help with a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety and compassion fatigue., close interaction with other animals can help increase happiness and reduce stress.

However, the CDC also added,"it's important to be aware that farm animals can sometimes carry harmful germs that can cause a variety of illnesses in people, ranging from minor skin infections to serious illnesses. One of the best ways to protect yourself from getting sick is to thoroughly wash your hands right after handling farm animals, their supplies, or anything in the areas where they live and roam.

"The Gentle Barn was my dream since I was 7 years old, as animals saved and healed me throughout my childhood," Laks said.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

 

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Goats, or GTFO

AngieFrost21 Cows are curious, loving animals that love music. If it makes the cow and person happy I thinks it's lovely. I hug my dog, it's convenient and she tolerates it 😊

Wow California, can you at least be pumping some dairy while the hugging happens to make it profitable?

obviously not a 1000 kg bull

Good but children should lister teachers and not parents?

I'm not resorting to cow. Hugging sorry different strokes.

Don’t be silly. It’s not the cow-people need to be hugged and loved and made to feel relevant. This cannot happen if locked down and forced to wear a mask. It’s simple psychology-maybe quit trying to divert. Really-COWS?🙄

You really shouldn’t snuggle your food.

Who donates to this? Send money to me to relieve my stress from buying groceries.

Late Roman Empire degeneracy.

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How about paying a living wage and guaranteeing healthcare?

It's the cow dung smell that makes you feel better, it does smell better than a homeless person covered in fecal matter on a crowded NYC subway. I'll give it a try, the dung not the cow. Maybe Biden will ship it to my house with the free Covid testing kits.

Best way for people to cope with stress is just waiting for them when they choose. Jesus Christ Our Lord. In his hands there is no worry.

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Why do i read this shit

Dm if you need help paying your credit card debts I’m helping as many people as I can get off credit card debts If you need this help , don’t be left out and send a dm to benefit from this .

Move down south here in tha sticks and yall can hug all tha cows tits you wanna hug...😁 got bout 50 jerseys need milked this mornin...🗣HYAA MULE🗣

I really like that this even exists.

But only if you get to eat them after.

Já experimentaram abraçar outras pessoas?

Good for the cow too! Don’t leave them out!

We’re doomed as a society.

Whatever helps

I can get behind this.

Why do you think Indians are less stressed? Ancient wisdom.😉

DevinCow you giving hugs now. I know a media exec who will need one soon.

No, the airlines will NOT allow you to bring your emotional support cow on the flight ✈️!!!! 🤣

Christ invites us to allow Him to carry our burdens…

Say what?

can't see it helping with stress when flies will be hanging around

Love the Gentle Barn. I follow their social for years.

Lol 😆 just stop...

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I NEED TO BORROW MY VETS COWS~oh Dr Nikki Can I snuggle your cows a while?

Those that fart together....

Stupid, utterly stupid clickbait news.

Doing so before a steak dinner

Isn't it more fun to try tipping them over?

A medium rare ribeye also helps to cope with stress

Ludicrous. Of course this came out of looney California.

I love cows, which is why I don't eat them.

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