Therapeutic touch is a healing modality employed by health practitioners and nurses to help relieve pain, depression, and anxiety.  Various scientific experiments have shown that touch causes measurable  and positive physiological changes in both the person doing the touching and the one receiving the touch. Hugging can be considered as a two-way version of therapeutic touch. It is a safe alternative to kissing (see Tip 73) and a wholesome, feel-good activity.

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