Meridian Magazine

GENTLE TOUCH-HEALING REALLY DOES WORK

Cumbria, England (AHN) - Healing by gently touching a sore point is not only eff ecti ve for bumps and bruises, it can also reduce stress and pain, according to a study published Tuesday by researchers at the University of Cumbria in England. Over a period of six weeks, a group of 300 pati ents with varying ailments were given four treatments, each session being one hour long. The results "showed stati sti cally signifi cant improvements both psychologically and physically, parti cularly in stress reducti on, pain relief, increased ability to cope and bett er general health", reports The Daily Express. Other benefi ts included improved sleep and increased energy levels. People with most severe symptoms experienced most substanti al improvements. The touch-healing treatment was also benefi cial to pati ents with cancer, musculo-skeletal ailments and mental health disorders.