{"id":1183,"date":"2011-07-26T08:28:20","date_gmt":"2011-07-26T12:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hnetalk.com\/?p=1183"},"modified":"2011-07-26T08:28:20","modified_gmt":"2011-07-26T12:28:20","slug":"the-human-touch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/hnetalk.com\/home\/2011\/07\/26\/the-human-touch\/","title":{"rendered":"The Human Touch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Most people long for the human touch\u2014a hug, a pat on the back, any kind of physical contact. I know I do. Physicians have long known that \u201claying on of hands\u201d is a method of healing. Today there are many opportunities for people to receive this healing touch through massage.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>This website lists over 160 different types of massage!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.massage-therapy-benefits.net\/types-of-massage-therapy.html\">http:\/\/www.massage-therapy-benefits.net\/types-of-massage-therapy.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The most common massage therapies offered in the United States include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accupressure<\/li>\n<li>Amma<\/li>\n<li>Chair massage<\/li>\n<li>Deep tissue massage<\/li>\n<li>Reiki<\/li>\n<li>Shiatsu<\/li>\n<li>Swedish massage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Massage developed a bad reputation as so-called \u201cmassage parlors\u201d proliferated during the 1970s and 1980s as fronts for prostitution.\u00a0 But the overwhelming majority of massage practitioners today are certified professionals whose work has nothing to do with the sex industry.<\/p>\n<p>The benefits of massage include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Relaxed muscles, and a relaxed mind and spirit too!<\/li>\n<li>Increased range of motion for stiff joints<\/li>\n<li>Healthier skin<\/li>\n<li>Reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Improved circulation<\/li>\n<li>Better sleep<\/li>\n<li>Less fatigue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>My wife is a lawyer, a Realtor<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, and a business professional who manages a large non-profit organization. But earlier in her life, she became a licensed massage therapist. I get an almost daily benefit from her massage skills, and I have learned how to give massage as well. It\u2019s a great way to for us to help each other relax, and maintain and enhance our relationship through touch. I recommend that even if you don\u2019t become a massage professional, you would benefit from learning some of the simple techniques of basic massage.<\/p>\n<p>For the more adventurous, how many people have heard of <em>Watsu<\/em>, a Japanese version of massage given while the recipient floats in a hot spring pool or hot tub? Warm water and massage combined\u2014doesn\u2019t that sound delicious?<\/p>\n<p>In the world of macrobiotics, it is said that human beings should spent at least a half hour a day barefoot, in touch with the earth. How far are we from that ideal, as we walk around on concrete or asphalt, our feet encased in leather shoes?<\/p>\n<p>Devotees of macrobiotics say too that food is best when grown and eaten locally. These concepts are related\u2014and are related to the human touch. \u00a0Good old Mother Earth wants to hug us and feed us. She wants us to be close to her. So kick off\u00a0those stiletto heels, munch\u00a0some locally grown organic veggies, and give your partner a nice back rub! Or find a good massage therapist and try it out. I\u2019ll bet you\u2019ll feel better in all ways: physically, mentally, and spiritually.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most people long for the human touch\u2014a hug, a pat on the back, any kind of physical contact. I know I do. Physicians have long known that \u201claying on of hands\u201d is a method of healing. 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