The importance and benefits of Massage Therapy

  The differences between men and women, how often they give and receive touch Do men and women speak the same language when it comes to platonic touch or are there significant differences as to how the genders both give and receive touch? It would seem from studies conducted that women tend to both give and receive touch more then men so why is this so? Unfortunately for men in studies it has been shown that they are at a disadvantage from the time they are born often with a less stable heart rate ,respiration and brain wave activity then female babies and as a result are more likely to end up in intensive care, which sadly is all connected to the lack of touch before they are even born! From childhood, society teaches young boys to be self-sufficient and independent and not to show emotion because that could be seen as a weakness. They are encouraged to get involved in sports, to look after their younger sisters (as they are considered to be more vulnerable) and too focus on buildin

  How Technology has impacted our society and how this has affected our social interactions. What are the main implications? Technology is something that plays a major role in the way we think about things, learn and communicate. It is an essential part of our every day lives now and it is difficult to imagine our lives without it. As a nation, it plays an essential role making us and it co- related and co -dependant on each other. So, is this a positive aspect or negative? The answer to that will depend on your own personal perceptions. There is no denying that modern technology has many benefits on society including better opportunities for connecting and communicating with others for work and pleasure via emails, social media, gaming, message boards, forums ,chat rooms …the list is endless . If we wish to contact someone we now simply pick up the phone to speak to them or make a zoom or skype call which makes working from home much easier and more manageable then ever before. This

 How touch can be used in different cultures and dysfunctions that can occur through a lack of it. As human beings touch is essential for our mental, physical, spiritual, sexual and social health and yet sadly due to the idea of it being tainted with sexual connotations some people may feel a sense of embarrassment or shame for requesting it, although it is a basic human need. Of all the senses touch is the first sensory element which develops in the human embryo at 6-8 weeks, it is our first language and most important, because without it we could not survive. However, although the sense of touch is so essential to our well being the amount in which we use touch varies hugely depending on our culture. Interestingly, studies have shown that the warmer the climate the more relationship orientated and degree of emotional intensity and interpersonal contact is within those cultures with Southern Europe, the Middle East and Latin America having more eye contact, standing closer together