Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Features and Benefits of Massage

Massage has been around since the Ancient Greek and Roman times. Massage has the power to not only heal, but the power to prevent many common ailments. Traditionally thought of as a luxury, massage is now considered a necessary part of maintaining a healthy body.

The following features and benefits of massage will have you realizing it’s time to make massage part of your life.

Massage has been around since the Ancient Greek and Roman times. Massage has the power to not only heal, but the power to prevent many common ailments. Traditionally thought of as a luxury, massage is now considered a necessary part of maintaining a healthy body.

The following features and benefits of massage will have you realizing it’s time to make massage part of your life.

Alleviates Stress *

Alleviates pain and improve range of motion

Eases medication dependency

Enhances immunity – stimulates the Lymph flow which is the body’s defense system

Assists with weak muscles

Helps prepare the body for and recover from heavy workouts

Improves skin

Increases joint flexibility

Improves circulation by pumping oxygen and nutrients into tissues and other vital organs

Releases endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers

Relieves migraine pain

Reduces premenstrual symptoms

* It may be unrealistic to eliminate all stress, but with experts estimating that 85 – 90% of disease is stress related, kicking stress to the curb is a worthwhile goal. Also, nothing ages us internally and externally as much as high stress. Reducing stress will lead to:

Decreased anxiety

Better concentration

Increased circulation

Reduced fatigue

Better sleep

More energy

Massage has also been known to have positive results for the following:

Arthritis suffers

Burn victims

High blood pressure patients

Asthmatic children

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