Massage Therapy can be seen as a relaxation service or something that you may do on a spa get away. With current research, massage is part of a health care plan that can support healthy muscle, sleep, and prevent injuries. But massage can do more than just that…. Here are the top 5 things, that you may not know Massage can do for you! 1. Increased immune function Cold season? No more! Massage increases the body’s natural immunity by boosting white blood cells, which are the little beasties responsible for keeping all those would-be illnesses at bay. A massage session also helps your body to move into the rest-and-digest cycle, which is when your body does its best healing and maintenance from the inside out. 2. Healthier, happier skin Surprise! Getting wholesome oil worked deep into the skin is great for the old epidermis, especially in the drier climes like the Ellensburg area. Massage also stimulates circulation and gently exfoliates, leaving your skin hydrated, refreshed and renewed. 3. Increased serotonin and dopamine These are your happy hormones. Studies have linked decreased levels of serotonin and dopamine to depression, but the good news is that massage boosts both of these. And who couldn’t use a boost in the middle of the dark days of winter? 4. Decreased cortisol Cortisol is a “stress hormone” produced by the adrenal glands. A little cortisol to keep us sharp is good, but when it really gets rolling it can lead to abdominal weight gain, which is no one’s favorite thing. Massage has been shown to reduce cortisol levels, leaving you feeling more relaxed and maybe a little narrower in the waist band, too. 5. Increased intellectual performance Studies have showed a decrease in math computation time and an increase in accuracy after massage, which just goes to show that sometimes an hour of self-care is worth three in the study chair. That same mental acuity goes for the work world too, of course. And when you get a big raise only you will know your secret weapon. Impressed?
Posted on: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 17:15:34 +0000
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