Don’t dismiss a cat’s purr as pure relaxation and stress relief

[snagglepuss]

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According to Animal Wellness Magazine, we are still discovering the amazing healing abilities of a cat’s purr. The purr’s vibrations help cats heal their own bones, joints and respiratory problems, and they’re opening the door on how we can use the sound and vibrations of purrs to heal ourselves, too.


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Scientists have known for many years that vibrations at specific levels or frequencies cause healing changes in the body. These vibrations can induce bone growth and regeneration, so that bone fractures heal faster and weakened bones begin to strengthen and rebuild. Higher frequency ranges increase production of the body’s natural anti-inflammatory compounds, thereby reducing joint pain and swelling. Evidence suggests that these frequency ranges can repair muscles, tendons and ligaments, which has led to their use in sports medicine and gyms around the world, especially in the former Soviet Union where so much of this research has been conducted.

Various veterinary studies, meanwhile, indicate that cats rarely suffer bone or joint-related diseases, including hip dysplasia, arthritis and ligament problems. Even bone cancers, such as myeloma or osteosarcoma, are almost unheard of in cats. There’s even a popular saying amongst veterinarians: “If you put a cat and a bunch of broken bones in the same room, the bones will heal.”


http://www.animalwellnessmagazine.com/articles/can-your-cats-purr-heal/

[LisaLynne]

1. That's really interesting.

It would be pretty awesome if some day we could treat arthritis with kittehs!