"Why do I have to wear a face covering during my massage?"
Below are some articles that explain the science of how viral transmission works, how masks work, and why they must be worn for the...
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Erica Riddle
- Mar 23, 2019
- 1 min
Emotional and Physical Pain Activate Similar Brain Regions
There are "...neural similarities between emotional and physical pain. If the similarity is not just in the brain but in the body, it’s...
Erica Riddle
- Feb 20, 2019
- 1 min
Therapeutic Massage For Anxiety: How Touch Therapy Improves Mental Health
...It all comes down to the importance of touch and intimacy in human emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Research has shown that...
Erica Riddle
- Jan 18, 2019
- 1 min
Can massages help depression?
"As it turns out, the benefits of massage cross over from physical health to mental health. An analysis of many studies found that...
Erica Riddle
- Dec 17, 2018
- 1 min
The Life of the Skin-Hungry: Can You Go Crazy from a Lack Of Touch?
It's possible to be touch hungry and not even know it—or even to mistake your symptoms for poor mental health. "People who are touch...
Erica Riddle
- Nov 26, 2018
- 1 min
Massage Releases Labor (and Love) Hormone Oxytocin
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles measured hormone levels in the blood of 53 healthy adults as they enjoyed 45...
Erica Riddle
- Nov 8, 2018
- 1 min
No Hugging: Are We Living Through A Crisis Of Touch?
When a parent strokes a child, for instance, “they are writing out the script that was laid down by 30 million years of evolution,”...
Erica Riddle
- Oct 25, 2018
- 1 min
Hands on Research: The Science of Touch
To me, the science of touch convincingly suggests that we’re wired to—we need to—connect with other people on a basic physical level. To...
Erica Riddle
- Aug 31, 2018
- 1 min
The Incredible Way Your Emotions Are Causing You Physical Pain
According to Dr. Susanne Babbel, a psychologist specializing in trauma and depression writes in Psychology Today, “Studies have shown...
Erica Riddle
- Aug 24, 2018
- 1 min
What Causes Chest Pain When Feelings are Hurt?
Terms such as “heartache” and “gut wrenching” are more than mere metaphors: they describe the experience of both physical and emotional...
Erica Riddle
- Aug 14, 2018
- 1 min
Fight Off Loneliness With Touch
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Erica Riddle
- Aug 7, 2018
- 1 min
Massage Therapy for a Better Night's Sleep
Massage is a smart, healthy, and drug-free option that has helped many people overcome insomnia. Because melatonin influences the sleep...
Erica Riddle
- Jul 31, 2018
- 1 min
The Benefits of Prenatal Massage
"Beyond relieving tight muscles, there are other advantages of prenatal massage: Studies from the Touch Research Institute at the...
Erica Riddle
- Jul 25, 2018
- 1 min
Massage As Medicine
"But many people are seeking relief from a more serious condition, says Winona Bontrager, a licensed massage therapist who runs the...
Erica Riddle
- Jul 13, 2018
- 1 min
The Power of Touch
"Touch itself appears to stimulate our bodies to react in very specific ways. The right kind can lower blood pressure, heart rate, and...
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