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Massage Therapy
- Have you ever wished there was something you could do about your headaches?
- Does your back hurt when you haven't done any heavy lifting?
- Does your energy level fluctuate through out the day?
- Do you experience pain in your joints for no apparent reason?
- Are you nervous when you know there is nothing you should be nervous about?
- Are you someone who frequently gets a cold and can't figure out why?
- Do you wake up tired after sleeping for the recommended 8 hours a night?
- Have you noticed the flexibility in your neck decrease and become stiff with no injury?
- Does your mood change frequently through out the day?
- Have you ever experienced a sense of worry or anxiousness that results in the inability to relax when you have the chance to do so?
- Do you generally run cold, unable to tolerate temperatures below 75 degrees and never feeling the need to take off your jacket or sweatshirt?
- Have you lost your drive and excitement for life or seen a decline in your libido?
If you
have experienced or are experiencing any of the above, your body is telling
you it's toxic! Experiencing these things is our bodies
way of letting us know thing aren't right inside and it's up to us to do
what is necessary to help ourselves get back on track to feeling
healthy. One very effective way to assist our bodies back
on track is Massage Therapy. Massage Therapy has long
been known for its relaxing and calming effects on the body, mind, and
spirit. Even though many people know that massage is beneficial,
very few people understand the benefits of
massage therapy when it comes to Detoxification. Some of these
benefits include:
Relives
stress and aids
relaxation:
Whether we are aware of it or not when we are stressed, our bodies
suffer. Energy is taken from necessary functions such as
the immune system, which attacks anything that does not belong in the body,
in order to keep you alive during long periods of
stress.
Relieves
muscle tension and
stiffness:
When our muscles are continuously tense they hold onto the metabolic
waste or toxins that they are continuously producing. The
blood can not flow through as easily and there for when left tense long
enough more severe problems begin to occur.
Promotes
deeper and easier breathing:
The
lungs aid the body's detoxification response by expelling metabolic wastes
that build up in basic metabolic functions. The most widely recognized is
carbon dioxide, which is removed from the blood and expelled through the
breath. In addition, the lungs, like the liver, have the ability to
transform toxins into water-soluble forms that can be processed by other
systems. The deeper and easier you can breathe, the more
toxins you can get rid of which in turn helps your body eliminate
unnecessary stress.
Improves
circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluid:
The
individual cells of the body are dependent on an abundant supply of blood
and lymph because these fluids supply nutrients and oxygen and carry away
wastes and toxins. The lymph does not circulate as the
blood does, so its movement depends largely on the squeezing effect of
muscle contractions. So, it is easy to understand why
good circulation is so important to our health and why massage can be so
beneficial for the entire body due to its effect on circulation
alone. Also, the stimulation of nerve receptors causes
the blood vessels (by reflex action) to dilate, which also facilitates blood
flow.
Enhances
the health and nourishment of the skin:
Massage
helps to reduce tension in the skin and adjoining tissues as well as
increasing its circulation and improve its nutrition. It
can help re-moisturize and soften dry skin.
Like the liver and lungs, the skin also
has the ability to transform toxins from lipid-soluble, or oil-based
compounds, into water-soluble forms, which can then be removed by the
kidneys. The skin also has the ability to excrete toxins
through perspiration. When the skin is relaxed, healthy,
and hydrated toxins can be released faster and easier.
Improves
ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately:
The sooner
we become aware that something is not right in our body or mind we can do
something to change it before it gets worse. Most of us
are so detached from our bodies that we don’t notice anything wrong with it
until we are in so much discomfort that we think we have to go see a
doctor. On top of that because the root of the problem is
not addressed, we are given some kind of pill to take to make life a little
more comfortable. This can all be prevented if we tune in
and listen. Because massage gives us the opportunity to
do nothing but feel our bodies as the therapist works on us, this can become
part of our daily lives and we can begin to take an ACTIVE part in our own
health instead of blaming things on outside
circumstances.
Up to
90% of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress related
complaints such as headaches, backaches, neck pain, eyestrain, poor
concentration, anxiety, depression, irritability, many different digestion
problems, anger, high blood pressure, heart disease, ulcers, as well as
physical and emotional exhaustion.
Massage
therapy has an amazing effect on your body's nervous system. When
massage therapy activates your body's parasympathetic nervous system, it
counteracts your body's negative response to stress, relaxing muscle tension
and allowing your heart rate, blood pressure and circulation to return to
normal.
Massage
therapy also helps you become more aware of your body and your unconsciously
held tension. As you become more aware of your body, you will begin to
recognize tension as it builds during the day so that you can consciously
release it before it can have a negative effect on your body.
The longer you stay in this relaxed state through out your day and
night, the elimination of toxins can happen naturally and effectively which
in turn keeps you in optimum health so you can actually be ALIVE as you live
your life. More benefits of receiving regular
massage:
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Provides
greater joint flexibility and range of
motion
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Enhances
athletic performance along with building of muscle tissue (weight
lifting)
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Reduces
blood
pressure
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Increases
red blood cell
counts
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Stimulates
the release of
endorphins
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Helps
relieve tension headaches and effects of eye
strain
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Improves
posture
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Reduces
Scaring
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Decreases
muscular
deterioration
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Treats
musculoskeletal
problems
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Decreases
rehabilitation time after surgery or
injury
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Induces
mental
relaxation
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Enhances
capacity for calm thinking and
creativity
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Improves
concentration
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Promotes
greater creative
expression
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Satisfies
needs for caring, nurturing
touch
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Calms
a bad
temper
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Promotes
better
sleep
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Enhances
positive
self-image
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