Purrrfect Frequencies
Purring
Having grown up with a big, black, fluffy tom cat, I can remember vividly his loud and proud purr and how soothing it was. It was usually a sign that he was content, relaxed and happy. It wasn’t just the happy cat, happy kid scenario, he was actually vibrating healing frequencies. Elizabeth von Muggenthaler, a specialist in the field of bioacoustics at the Fauna Communications Research Institute in North Carolina measured and quantified the cat’s purr. The average domestic cat purrs at a frequency of 25 to 150 Hertz (Hz) which have healing properties such as…
- Pain Relief
- Stress Reduction
- Energy Boost
- Bone Healing
- Muscle relaxant
Rheumatism and nervous complaints are less common in cat owners. As well as hearing the purr, you can feel the vibration as well. Cats have been known to sit on an area of a person who is not well over a period of time. When a person doesn’t need any more healing cats have been known to remove themselves. From wildnet.org/news/theres-magic-in-that-purr/
“Three years ago, my colleague broke his collar bone in a soccer match. Following his visit to the hospital he was told to go home and rest. After his recovery his son related to me a curious story. Their house cat never ventured upstairs until my colleague returned from the hospital. Each time my colleague rested or slept upstairs, the cat curled into a fur-ball on his collar bone and purred like a freight train locomotive. When the collar bone healed, the cat declined all invitations upstairs.”
“Two years ago, while visiting Botswana, the shoe dropped again. A friend told me his wife was making a fast recovery from breast cancer. Although she endured chemotherapy, her hair did not fall out, and her recovery exceeded even her doctor’s expectations.
“To what do you attribute her remarkable recovery?” I asked.
“I have no idea,” he admitted, “but if you ask my wife, she’ll credit her cat.”
His wife’s faithful companion slept on her chest or back as long as she was prone.”
Patting
Regularly stroking a cat can have positive mental and physical health benefits.
- Stress and Anxiety reduction: The simple act of stroking a cat can lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and trigger the release of mood-enhancing hormones like oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine. Short, 10-minute interactions have been shown to significantly reduce stress levels in individuals, including university students during exams.
- Companionship and Reduced Loneliness: Cats provide unconditional love and a constant, non-judgmental presence that can help alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation. This companionship provides emotional support, which can be particularly beneficial for those living alone or managing depression.
- Improved Mood and Sense of Purpose: Interacting with cats can improve overall mood and provide a sense of routine and responsibility, which is essential for mental well-being. The playful antics of a cat can also bring joy and provide a welcome distraction from worries.
- Lowered Blood Pressure and Heart Rate: Research consistently shows that interacting with cats can lower an individual’s blood pressure and heart rate, with cat owners reported to have a lower resting heart rate than non-owners.
- Reduced Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke: Studies suggest a strong correlation between cat ownership and improved cardiovascular health, with one major study finding that people who currently owned or had previously owned a cat were 30% less likely to die of a heart attack or stroke.
- Immune System Boost (Early Exposure): Exposure to cats during infancy can help build a stronger immune system, reducing the risk of developing not only cat allergies but also other common allergens and minor respiratory issues later in life.
Apart from their uncanny ability to land on their feet in most situations, could their innate healing mechanism be where the saying ‘Cats have nine lives’ comes from?
https://www.vetradar.com/blog/why-do-cats-purr
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/10/231004105157.htm
https://www.inspirethemind.org/post/behind-cats-purrs-and-their-healing-power-sharing-the-benefits
