Stress Relief by Self-Soothing Touch

On this episode I  share with you  techniques to decrease your stress by self-soothing touch.It is human nature to need to be touched to feel content and safe.  Physical touch has a protective effect on the physiologic stress response. A hand hold or a hug from another can relieve your stress. But sometimes touch from another is unavailable, uncomfortable, or not safe.Research has shown that alternatively, self-touch gestures can be used to decrease your stress response and actually decrease your cortisol levels. Cortisol is the chronic stress hormone that over time is very damaging to many of your body systems responsible for many symptoms and illnesses including several chronic preventable diseases worldwide. Here are 3 ways you can simply and effectively self-sooth using your own physical touch:1--2-part breath2--self massage3--hand to heart with loving kindness meditationEarn CME:Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/M2Uq9VCheck out StressFreeMD:https://www.stressfreemd.net/Physicians schedule your FREE 30-Minute Stress Relief Strategy Call:https://go.oncehub.com/StressReliefStrategyCallGet your 4 FREE stress relieving videos:https://www.stressfreemd.net/free-self-care-videosPhysicians: join our free private physicians-only Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephysiciansselfcarecommunityFollow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/stressfreemd/Connect with me on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/robyntigermd/Follow me on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/robyntigermdFollow me on Twitter:https://twitter.com/robyntigermdExclusive physician CME accredited programming: Rx Inner Peacehttps://www.stressfreemd.net/rxinnerpeaceSelf-Care Shop--accredited programs for healthcare and open to everyonehttps://www.stressfreemd.net/selfcareshopPrivate 1:1 Coachinghttps://www.stressfreemd.net/[email protected] website:https://www.podpage.com/the-stressfreemd-podcast/