Day 80~6 in a Row: The tree hugging hippies were actually on to something. The hippies must have felt the benefits. When you hug a tree it actually reduces levels of cortisol measurable in saliva (a marker of stress) and reduces blood pressure and heart rate. Hugging trees has also been shown to increase the levels of the hormone oxytocin, which is the hormone responsible for emotional bonding and feelings of wellbeing, calmness, love and trust. @the_hugdoctor Emphasizes that you need 21 seconds of hugging someone or a tree a day! Go hug that tree and look weird for me today. Here is the link: https://silvotherapy.co.uk/articles/benefits-of-hugging-trees?format=amp #trees #treehugger #hug #love #stress #reducestress #cortisol #oxytocin #calm #calming #heart #challenge #6inarow #ballislife #hippies #tree #forest #forestbathing #shinrinyoku #japanese #feelgood #free #bliss