A happy family is a healthy family, is something many of our ancestors believe. Therefore, we always ensure that our family members are healthy in any necessary way possible. However while many families prefer technology, they’ve forgotten the simplest method in keeping a healthy family is with pets. Pets have been men’s best friends since the era of dinosaurs. Here are a few reasons how and why pets ensure your family members health and happiness.
1. They’re great exercise partners.
Pets are great incentives for workouts; however, it most definitely depends on the pet and the training that’s given to the pet. However if you’re a proud owner of a cat or dog then rest assured with the right training they can become your ultimate motivation for a great training partner. They’re great partners for hiking and making workouts exciting, where you’re able to explore safely and rely on a trustworthy partner. Furthermore, as an outdoor animal, their instincts are tuned to the roughness of nature and the adventure it upholds. Hence, this gives you an opportunity for an excellent cardiac workout as well as a chance to embrace nature. Therefore, drag your furry friend along for a wild ride.
2. Great psychological companions.
Health consists of both physiological and psychological functions. Animals are known for their capability of understanding and observing situations. Instinctually they’re the closest towards human thinking and emotions; therefore, they tend to be able to relate us. They understand our needs and they are able to give us psychological comfort. For many year psychologists have used pets to cure bipolarity, depression, OCD, anxieties, and PTSD syndromes. The support, the comfort, and the reliance a pet provides allow their owners to find relief. Eventually, this provides a chance to ensure a healthier mind and lifestyle.
3. Keeps your children immune deficiency up.
Children are your main purpose of creating a safe cocoon. However, in our digitalized world, your children are easily influenced into playing video games or being continuously at home. While many assume it isn’t a huge problem, it increases the risk of immune deficiency and vitamin deficiency. If one’s familiar with the theory, the children who are exposed to the dirt and nature at a young age develop a higher immune system and sufficient Vitamin D because of having enough exposure to sunlight. These children develop a stronger body and higher tolerance towards extremities. Having a pet allows your children to be exposed to nature, dirt and the sun at a very young age. This develops their tolerance and increases their visibility. Hence having pets actually takes your children away from the digitalized world, away from obesity and finally encouraging them with nature.
4. Increases the need for proper hygiene.
Proper hygiene has become an important focal point in any household. Keeping a clean household prevents your family from contracting any form of diseases or viruses .Furthermore, it also allows your family into having a happy and confident environment for continuous progress and growth. However having a pet increases the responsibility to constantly keep the hygiene in check. It increases the importance as well as your consciousness to keep not only the pet clean but also your whole house and surroundings. If you’re a family with young children, this gives your children the early education and importance of hygiene. Eventually, it encourages both cleanliness and health as a priority in your family. So, if you’re considering taking a pet then think no more, walk down to your nearest adoption center and pick your first pet. Even though pets bring spiritual comfort but they too bring various health benefits as well as lifestyle benefits to a family. After all, that’s what we all strive for. Featured photo credit: Shenkeri via facebook.com
