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You’ve heard that fact when you were at school…\u00a0‘Our skin is our largest organ’ –<\/strong>
In fact it stretches over 2 metres!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many functions of the skin; sensation, a defensive barrier against toxins and invaders, absorption of vitamins\/water\/oxygen etc, excretion of toxins via sweat glands and pores, regulation of temperature…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But today, we are talking about sensation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sensation is an incredible function, the power of touch is profound. For long term wellbeing, touch is as important as food and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can also vary greatly between cultures. Psychologist Sidney Jourard, observed friends chatting to each other in cafes around the world, and these were some findings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • In Puerto Rico, people touched each other an average of 180 times in an hour.<\/li>
  • In Paris, it was 110 times<\/li>
  • In Florida it dropped to twice an hour<\/li>
  • In London the average was zero!!<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    It\u2019s obviously not recommended to touch every stranger you see, but it is possible to miss out on so much by not using touch when we can and when appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We all have an inbuilt need to be touched. When it is done respectfully and appropriately, touch is a vital part of the human experience. The touch doesn\u2019t have to be intimate and it doesn\u2019t have to be big to have an effect. A pat on the back, a rub on the shoulder, a handshake, a professional massage \u2013 all stimulate the reward centres in the brain. We feel happier, safer, more confident, more soothed and more connected.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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