Cow-hugging therapy

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Cow-hugging therapy[1] or cow cuddling involves people hugging cows for healing. People have claimed that it has mental health benefits.[2][3] As of late 2023, it was reported to be becoming popular around the world.[4][5][6][7][8][9]

Origins[edit]

Cow-hugging therapy originated in the Netherlands.[10][11]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Cow Hug Therapy". Nadipathy. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Is cow hugging the world's new wellness trend?". BBC. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Jokes apart, cow hugging has benefits. But, the cow must know you". India Today. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Cow Cuddling: Is Hugging Animals Becoming a 'Wellness Trend' in a Covid World?". News18. 25 May 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  5. ^ "Cow Hugging: Yes it's a Thing". Psych Central. 26 July 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Cow Cuddling & Brushing". Ahimsa Milk. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  7. ^ "'Cow cuddling' is the latest mental health trend. But does it work?". Today. 12 July 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  8. ^ "Cow Hugging Emerges as Latest Wellness Trend: 'People Think It's Very Relaxing'". People. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  9. ^ "Feeling stressed? You can cuddle cows to relieve anxiety at this farm". Euronews. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  10. ^ Rai, Margesh (25 October 2022). "Cow Cuddling Therapy: A New Wellness Trend in Demand". SwadeshiVIP. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  11. ^ Sharma, Shubham (January-March, 2021). "'Cow cuddling': psychotherapy to reduce stress and anxiety". The International Journal of Indian Psychology. 9 (1): 86–90 doi:10.25215/0901.011