Lovers love to cuddle. Often they search for quiet and secret places to share the bond of love. But, not on 12th of February. The day is celebrated as hug day by couples and lovers. Indians celebrate it as a ‘Jadu ki Jhappi’ day, thanks to the movie Munna Bhai MBBS. In the movie, Sanjay Dutt has played the character of a goon who sets to become a doctor to teach a lesson to his future father-in-law. In his rollercoaster ride to become a doctor, he comes across people who are upset in their respective lives. Munna lifts their moral later in the movie with a ‘Jadu ki Jhappi’ or a hug that comforts the aching soul and enthralls in them, vibes of positivity and happiness.

The ‘Jadu ki Jhappi’ is a day when everyone should simply forget about everything and embrace each other with love and respect. India is one country where the valentine week (7th – 14th February) is not restricted to lovers. The week, in fact, is celebrated among families, friends, siblings, cousins, colleagues, and all those who care about each other.

On the beautiful occasion of hug day, Indians are making sure to hug their near and dear ones because they know that one hug can bring good health and happiness to the life of their loved ones. Scientific studies have shown that hug is good for health. We need as many as 8 hugs a day to stay fit and here is why:

10 Reasons to Hug on This Hug Day

1. Revs up Open and Honest Conversation: Hugs build a sense of trust and security. Hugging makes one feel secure to share deep secrets.
2. Boosts Oxytocin Levels: One single hug can boost oxytocin levels. Oxytocin is love hormone that heals the feeling of anger and dejection.
3. Boosts Serotonin Levels: Hug also help boost serotonin levels. A low level of serotonin can cause depression.
4. Strengthens Immune System: Hug boosts the immune system. Hug activates Solar Plexus Chakra stimulating thymus gland. The gland balances and stimulates the production of white blood cells keeping you healthy and fit.
5. Exchange of energy: When we hug we exchange energy and strengthen our bond and relationship.
6. Balances Nervous System: Hugs has a direct role in balancing parasympathetic, an autonomic nervous system where the feeling of sympathy develops. A person who hugs more is likely to be more sympathetic.
7. Relaxes Muscles: Hugs relax the tensed muscles. While hugging we press our body against the other and help them, indirectly, relax the aching muscles.
8. Boosts Self-Esteem: Hugging is one of the ways to make someone feel special.
9. A Give and Take Relation: Hug is not a one-sided act. When we hug the other person also hugs us in turn. So, hug stimulates and teaches the good habit of giving and receiving.
10. Teaches To Move On: Hug is one warm gesture of love that helps us let go the past and enjoy the present. So, if you have a friend stuck in past memories, hug him/her and help him/her enjoy the present moment.

On this Hug or Jadu ki Jhappi day make your near and dear ones feel happy. Hugging will not only make your loved ones feel special but also it will significantly help them boost a good health.

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Geetika Sachdeva

I have 7+ years of experience in the field of writing. I have worked as a blogger for a devotional TV channel, Channel Divya, Sub-editor for Tri-City Calling a lifestyle magazine and business research associate with WNS. I can write on a wide variety of topics with lifestyle being my forte. My passion for writing has helped me author 12 non-fiction ebooks, contribute to international news websites and online journals.