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“Why is Massage so Essential?”
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Wellness
How Swedish Massage Effects Hormone and Immune Function
Most of us experience times when we seem much less tolerant to illness and generally just feel run down. We all know that a healthy lifestyle including a nutritious diet, exercise, plenty of sleep and a decrease in stress play an important part to wellness. However, research is also beginning to show massage is a positive factor in staying healthy. continue reading
Massage Benefits The Elderly Too
One group that is seeing an increase in the use of alternative therapy like massage is the elderly. In fact, many massage therapists receive specialized training to work with them. As the “baby boomers” get older and this population group grows, it’s good to know just how they can benefit from massage.
Geriatric massage is geared towards the specific physical and psychological aspects of aging.
5 Ways That Massage Removes Common Obstacles to Meditation
If you want a meditation practice but have never been able to stick with the program, massage can remove many of the common obstacles. Learn how a massage session can get you ready to feel more peaceful and connected.
Sleep: Many people complain that they can’t meditate because they fall asleep as soon as they sit down. That is a sure sign that you are sleep deprived. You’re not alone. Fifty to seventy million Americans experience sleep issues that affect their health according to the Institutes of Medicine. Research shows that massage enables better quality rest for people of all ages. continue reading
Why You Should Stretch Between Sessions
Whether it is emotional or physical, stress takes its toll on our bodies over time. This causes chronically tight muscles and pain aches. In many cases this can be easily prevented with proactive self-care. That’s where I come in.
One of my many goals as your massage therapist is pain prevention. While we all wish we could get massages on a daily (or even weekly) basis, there will probably be weekly gaps between your sessions. Don’t fret! To keep your body in tune, stretching is an effective technique to self-maintenance. continue reading
How Massage Therapy Promotes Better Sleep
When’s the last time you can recall getting a good night’s sleep? More often than not, we find that it is harder to achieve (and if you have recently, good for you!).
A lack of sleep can cause a lot more damage than a few yawns the next day. When we don’t sleep we become less alert, with lower reaction times. We have a tendency to eat more. Long-term affects include increased blood pressure and risk for obesity and diabetes. continue reading