Massage Therapy is anti-aging Other than relaxing your muscles and mind, a massage session can benefit your health in many other ways. With all of the benefits that massage therapy can offer it can also help reduce some of the effects of aging. When you are less stressed both mentally and physically you are able to avoid some of the natural occurrences that come with aging. Most people are striving to feel and look younger and massage therapy is truly one of the best ways to achieve this. Here are some of the ways massage therapy can be anti-aging: Reduces Stress Reducing stress is the most common reason people receive a massage in the first place. With less stress, our minds and bodies age slower. Recent studies have found that even an hour-long massage session can significantly lower your heart rate, and insulin and cortisol levels- all which help reduce stress. When we are less stressed, our body can truly relax and take the time to recover from anything that would promote aging faster. Many common diseases can also stem from stress, and it’s hard for your body to heal itself if you are running yourself ragged. Increases Circulation A good massage session involves various kneading and stroking techniques that increase the quantity of blood circulating around your body. The pressure created by the massage technique actually moves blood through any congested areas, releasing the pressure and allowing new blood to flow in. The squeezing and pulling of a massage session also flushes lactic acid from the muscles and improves the movement of the lymph fluid which carries metabolic waste away from muscles and internal organs. This will help lower blood pressure and improve your overall body functions. By improving your blood circulation through massage, you are also keeping all of you body’s cells properly nourished. A healthy blood flow will help facilitate the repair of aging skin, muscles and bones. Also, good blood circulation will help you to avoid certain ailments that can come with aging including: heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, dementia and diabetes. Reduces Inflammation Many health experts recognize that inflammation is the main culprit in many symptoms of aging including: skin damage, muscle loss and weight gain. Recent studies show that massage therapy helps to control inflammation and speeds up the recovery of weakened tissues by improving cell functions. If inflammation becomes chronic it can also cause a variety of disorders and diseases associated with aging including: heart disease, Alzheimer’s and cancer. By reducing inflammation you can help slow the aging process and the possibilities of developing any related diseases. Whether you prefer a deep tissue, reflexology or swedish massage, schedule an appointment today to begin an anti-aging regimen for your mind and body. Call Massage by Don 951-204-6288
Posted on: Fri, 06 Sep 2013 02:40:36 +0000