Suffering from a mental or physical ailment? Want to help it heal? Grab your cat. Yeah, you heard me, your cat. Not your medicine, not some ice packs, not protein shakes, your cat. Cats are definitely holistic healers. Did you know that cat owners are less likely to suffer from depression than those without pets? People with cats have lower blood pressure as well. But the biggest healing factor about your cat is their purr. See, a cat’s purr vibrations are within a range of 20 to 140 Hertz that are medically therapeutic for many diseases. This range of Hertz frequencies contain some combinations that promote bone health and repair, such as 25 to 50 the best frequency, and 100 to 200 the second best frequency that promote bone strength. A cat’s purr can also lower blood pressure, and it can calm down and lower stress levels while you interact with the cat and feel and hear the soothing purr. Studies have also shown the vibrations are helpful for healing tendons and muscles as well as reducing infections and swelling. Being around your cat can also promote psychological healing. Because cats can have an affect on oxytocin levels, it can make you feel more empathetic and kind. Cats provide you with love and affection, and the part of our brain that activates social anxiety is completely relaxed when we interact with them. That's why when you're laying with your furry friend, and they begin to purr or even if they're just sleeping lightly next to you, you begin to feel refreshed. But what’s amazing is that not only do cats having healing powers, they have an uncanny ability to predict the weather. They can respond to changing barometric pressure changes – usually by hiding, so take that as a clue. Also, a study was conducted over 20 years showed that cat caretakers were less likely to die of heart attacks than people who had never had cats. Always looking out for you, and that's pretty cool.

Cats are pretty amazing in all they do. They’re quite a popular choice as a pet, and I can see why. Not only are they easy to take care of, they're cuddly, furry little creatures. They help you not only physically but mentally, and I think they're a great option for a four legged friend! But make sure you adopt, not shop.