15 June,2024
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Therapy Animals: Dogs and cats are often used as therapy animals in hospitals, nursing homes, and schools to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
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Allergen Detection: Some dogs can detect allergens, such as peanuts, which can help prevent allergic reactions.
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Equine-Assisted Therapy: Horses are used in therapeutic settings to help individuals with physical, emotional, and cognitive disabilities. This type of therapy can improve balance, coordination, and emotional well-being.
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Dolphin-Assisted Therapy: Some believe that interaction with dolphins can help with conditions such as autism, Down syndrome, and depression, though scientific support for these claims is limited.
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Apitherapy: Products from bees, including honey, propolis, and bee venom, are used for their potential health benefits. Bee venom therapy is sometimes used to treat conditions like arthritis and multiple sclerosis.
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Garra Rufa (Doctor Fish): These fish are used in "fish spas" to help treat skin conditions like psoriasis by eating dead skin cells.
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Venom: Snake venom is being researched for its potential to treat various medical conditions, including pain, blood clots, and cancer.
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Leech Therapy: Medicinal leeches are used in reconstructive surgery and to improve blood circulation, particularly in cases where tissue is reattached, such as after limb reattachment surgery.
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Maggot Debridement Therapy: Sterile maggots are used to clean wounds by eating dead tissue, which can help in the healing process.
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These animals contribute to health and healing through direct interaction with humans or through products derived from them. The effectiveness of these therapies varies, and scientific evidence may be stronger for some than for others.
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