More on Benefits:
In a recent survey, 54% of primary care physicians said they would encourage patients to add massage therapy to their medical treatment. Medical Doctors are starting to prescribe massage in their patients recovery and wellness regime more and more each year.
Why?
Western Medical school studies have found that Massage:
~shows significant changes in the immune system including an increase in toxin fighting white blood cells (WBC) and natural killer cells (NK).
~helps to reduce levels of stress chemicals/hormones such as cortisol, and noradrenalin. It helps reverse the damaging effects of stress by slowing the heart rate, respiration, and metabolism, as well as lowering raised blood pressure. This is especially important since 90% of stress accounts for 80-90% of illnesses and disease.
~promotes better quality sleep, while improving concentration, and reducing anxiety for an overall sense of well-being.
eases tense and knotted muscles and stiff joints, often improving mobility, flexibility and often posture.
~with energy work aids in the clearing of blockages thereby creating the best potential function of the body’s own healing resources.
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