Want to lower your stress hormone cortisol? Try a Hug!

You've probably seen ads like these: "Lower your cortisol to lower your abdominal fat - use our Magic Miracle cortisol pill for only $200 per month."

Well, you may have guessed, there are better ways to lower your cortisol.

New research from the University of Zurich shows that each minute you spend hugging, kissing, holding hands, or even having sex can translate into decreased stress, and lower cortisol. And the more minutes, the more you lower the cortisol. Here is a link to an article about the study:

http://lifestyle.msn.com/relationships/articlematch.aspx?cp-documentid=17858326&gt1=32003

Snuggling can erase tension after a tough day at work - or even PREVENT you from experiencing a cortisol surge in the first place.

Only a couple of catches here. Not just any old snuggle counts - it has to be with a person who makes you feel good in the first place. "Angry hugs" just don't work. Another catch - you need to "stock up" fresh each day; you can't save up the benefits for tomorrow.

So, what do you think about the new "Miracle Cure" for lowering cortisol? And its free...