The Healing Touch

The subtle mind/body changes that occur to the when someone touches you can seem frivolous among all the mental chatter and events we encounter throughout our day. However, if we direct our attention to what we are feeling when touched you can sense the significance of touch.

In fact, I tell many of my fertility clients to closely scrutinize the seemingly insignificant twitches and pains they get throughout their monthly cycle. When they write down these"oh it's nothing" type of symptoms and make me aware of them along with their monthly chart, I'm able to determine a conclusion regarding their ovulation status and other cycle issues. Next time you get touched pay attention to the subtle positive feelings your body experiences. Here's a few ways to obtain some of those feelings.

Massage

Even a quick one will provide enough "feel good" oxytonin to create a feeling of wellness and inner peace. Blood pressure will drop, muscles will unclench and a relaxed slow heart rate will be the result. Cortisol, a stress hormone will also make it's way downward. As a result the entire body will benefit from the de-stressing experience with more robust immune function, something that is significantly reduced as an effect of stress.

Cuddle with Your Pet

Your furry friends in the house are always available for some quick cuddling. Their touches are relevant too! Animals have the ability to increase our feel good hormones just like our own humankind does. If you're a pet owner, a quick playful embrace for your dog or cat, bunny or bird might just lift your spirits enough as it releases oxytocin throughout your body that suddenly things look a little brighter than they did before the your pet and you had your encounter.

Sex

I doubt that anyone would oppose some full body touching in a sexual healing sort of way. The oxytocin levels are nice and high during sexual activity and I think everyone would agree on how healing physically and mentally sex is. My advice is to make use of this avenue should you have the capability to. Then enjoy the relaxing and healing results. Lucky you!

Holding Hands

Being in the alternative health field for so many years, I've been able to learn some valuable information regarding the healing power of touch over the 25 year span I've been involved in this realm of health. I remember being at a seminar with a Reiki master that touted the benefits of simple hand holding. As a Reiki expert he went on to state that even having the life energy in your hands near someones body's surface had significant impact on their healing. Holding hands is a pleasant quick way to heal emotionally and physically when someone is nearby to grab a hand from. Grab the hand of your significant other and reap some health benefits!