FOUR BENEFITS OF TOUCH FOR HEALTH: EVIDENCE-BASED

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• FOUR BENEFITS OF TOUCH FOR HEALTH EVIDENCE-BASED

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• This article briefly presents four health rewards
  of therapeutic touch based on findings of
  research.
• Studies show that the touch of a massage
  therapist is a touch for health that can make a
  difference in the life of a client. It can

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1. Significantly reduce blood pressure and heart
rate
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2. Reduce stress hormone levels and anxiety
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3. Strengthen the immune system
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4. Enhance sports performance and minor injury
rehabilitation
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• Technology is giving us the opportunity to learn.
  In the comfort of our homes we can watch videos
  on touch for health or listen to touch for health
  tutorials.
• They take time but they are worth the effort. For
  the avid reader you can always check
  at Massagetutor.