Why Gentle Touch Heals: What Neuroscience Is Finally Discovering

The Science of Gentle Touch | C-Tactile Afferents, Kangaroo Care & Bio-TouchCan the gentlest touch have the greatest impact?Scientists have discovered specialized nerve fibers called C-tactile (CT) afferents that respond specifically to slow, caring touch and communicate with areas of the brain associated with emotion, body awareness, and feelings of safety.In this episode of Mondays with Bev & Paul, we explore this fascinating area of neuroscience and discuss how these discoveries relate to the philosophy behind Bio-Touch.We'll also look at the research of Dr. Kenna Stephenson, whose Bio-Touch studies observed measurable changes in stress, pain, and brain activity, and why she often compared Bio-Touch to the remarkable practice of kangaroo care for premature infants.In this episode you'll discover:✔ What C-tactile afferents are.✔ Why gentle touch is different from pressure.✔ The neuroscience of human connection.✔ The science behind kangaroo care.✔ Dr. Kenna Stephenson's Bio-Touch research.✔ Why relationship has always been at the heart of Bio-Touch.This conversation is grounded in published neuroscience while thoughtfully exploring what these discoveries may mean for our understanding of healing. It does not claim that CT afferents explain Bio-Touch, but instead asks whether science is beginning to appreciate the profound role that compassionate human touch has always played in health and well-being.Learn more about Bio-Touch at:https://JustTouch.comIf this conversation inspires you, please Like, Subscribe, and share it with someone who believes that healing begins with human connection.