The modern world has brought technology, scientific breakthroughs and everything available at the touch of a button, including social interaction. This new way of living takes away something vital to our well-being and our very soul – Physical touch.
More and more we are feeling connected to millions through social networks and instant messages but the opposite is really true. We are actually becoming more detached from society in the real, face to face, or skin to skin, way which really matters for the health of our minds and bodies.
Our evolution has shown us that although we have adapted through the ages to the way in which we live, our core is still the same biological infrastructure and still has the same processes to hold true. Through physical touch, our bodies respond in a very interesting way. We produce powerful hormones which make us connected, content and altogether happier.
From anxiety and stress relief to alleviating pain and boosting your immune system, the health benefits from human touch in many different forms are incredible; whether it be holding hands with your spouse, cuddling your grandchildren or a relaxing massage or facial. The more physical contact we have to our fellow man, the happier and healthier we become.