The Healing Touch

THE HEALING TOUCH Touch healing, known as spiritual healing, has been practiced in many cultures for thousands of years. In medical practice shoulder touching establishes a physical rapport of trust between a patient and his or her physician. Touch with a hand is a non visible, intangible healing energy when coupled alongside with emapthy. An empathetic hand can ease or even heal symptoms of emotional distress in susceptible individuals. It may induce positive emotions and thus positive thinking.. These are linked to enhancement of natural immunity and therefore quicker recovery from ailments. This painting shows an exageratedly extended arm with the hand on the shoulder of a distressed individual. In the African continent traditional healers play a role in the mental well being of the community. Mohamed Osman, MD Physician & Artist