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YOUR WELLNESS SPA Mind-Body Health 86 DAYSPA | JUNE 2014 HOME MEDICINE Even outside a therapeutic setting, we know that the presence of an animal can turn a mood or make a day, and need look no further than our- selves to see the evidence: pet ownership in the U.S. has tripled since the 1970s. According to the Hu- mane Society (humanesociety.org), 164 million people in this country owned pets in 2012—that's 62% of American households! "When pets become core members of our family, it's because we allow them the opportunity to be fully inte- grated into our lifestyle," says Fine. "It's amazing how much laughter and love they bring into our lives, and how much closer we become with each other because of them." He points to how pets have also become part of our social-ecological landscape: consider the in- crease in the number of designated dog parks in our communities, and the reported reduction in crime in neighborhoods where people regularly walk their dogs. "Animals give us a sense of purpose and a direc- tion," concludes Fine. "At the end of the day what I hear most is that animals are good for our hearts, our souls and our lives." Andrea Renskoff is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer. dayspamagazine.com/freeinfo • Use FreeInfo #53 "It's amazing how much laughter and love pets bring into our lives, and how much closer we become with each other because of them." Dove receives physical therapy with the help of friend Jedi. Tired of replacing laundry machines? Miele's high performance commercial cleaning systems are designed to last up to 30,000 operating hours, which if used 40 hours per week equals 15 years of service or more. The Systems At A Glance: s Rugged construction — commercial components extend the product life s Highest G force — substantially reduces drying time; saving hundreds of dollars per year s Space saving stackable units available s Lower total cost of ownership — ask for a ROI s Heater elements heat water up to 200º F sanitizing and melting oils reducing the chance of combustion EXPLORE Miele Professional 9 Independence Way, Princeton, NJ 08540 ✆800.991.9380 ext. 2434 proinfo@mieleusa.com Y o u r W e l l n e s s S p a 6 1 4 . i n d d 8 6 Your Wellness Spa 614.indd 86 5 / 1 / 1 4 3 : 3 7 P M 5/1/14 3:37 PM