I'm super excited for my scheduled (regular) massage tomorrow! With the busy life I lead, massage have always provided me with benefits I cannot quantify! (thanks to ate Marlyn--my ever reliable therapist!). Many young professionals are turning to therapeutic massage treatment to provide relaxation, relieve tension associated with the daily stresses of their busy lives, or simply to help maintain good health and achieve a balanced lifestyle. Pesonally, I cannot get off from this addiction (which I refer to as
touch addiction!) because of the tactile pleasure it gives and how great it feels to be treated by a professional massage therapist ( I love the swedish and indigebous "hilot" types!). I remember my friends would tease me a lot when we travel because the first thing I would do is to look for a spa where I can try diverse versions of swedish or thai massages! (Fr. Nes even freaked out when I had 4 days consecutive massage therapy in Bohol and Davao!). The basic goal of massage therapy is to help the body heal itself and to increase health and well-being. For the past years, I have proven what the sientific researhes says that massage therapy increases immune function, decreases stress levels and reduces recovery time in many medical conditions. Looking back---with God's grace and my regular massage in tow--I cannot remember the last time I was hospitalized! Touch is the core ingredient of massage therapy and also combines science and art. Touch, as a human need when used in massage, gives incredible benefits. There is so much care, so much touch, so much goodness conveyed through massage.
touch addiction!) because of the tactile pleasure it gives and how great it feels to be treated by a professional massage therapist ( I love the swedish and indigebous "hilot" types!). I remember my friends would tease me a lot when we travel because the first thing I would do is to look for a spa where I can try diverse versions of swedish or thai massages! (Fr. Nes even freaked out when I had 4 days consecutive massage therapy in Bohol and Davao!). The basic goal of massage therapy is to help the body heal itself and to increase health and well-being. For the past years, I have proven what the sientific researhes says that massage therapy increases immune function, decreases stress levels and reduces recovery time in many medical conditions. Looking back---with God's grace and my regular massage in tow--I cannot remember the last time I was hospitalized! Touch is the core ingredient of massage therapy and also combines science and art. Touch, as a human need when used in massage, gives incredible benefits. There is so much care, so much touch, so much goodness conveyed through massage.An increasing number of research studies show that massage reduces heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves rang
e of motion, and increases endorphins (enhancing medical treatment). Massage improves circulation, which increases blood flow, bringing fresh oxygen to body tissues. Although therapeutic massage does not increase muscle strength, it can stimulate weak, inactive muscles and, thus, partially compensate for the lack of exercise and inactivity resulting from illness or injury. It also can hasten and lead to a more complete recovery from exercise or injury.
e of motion, and increases endorphins (enhancing medical treatment). Massage improves circulation, which increases blood flow, bringing fresh oxygen to body tissues. Although therapeutic massage does not increase muscle strength, it can stimulate weak, inactive muscles and, thus, partially compensate for the lack of exercise and inactivity resulting from illness or injury. It also can hasten and lead to a more complete recovery from exercise or injury.Allow me to share with you the research based benefits of massage therapy:
- Medical school students at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School who were massaged before an exam showed a significant decrease in anxiety and respiratory rates, as well as a significant increase in white blood cells and natural killer cell activity, suggesting a benefit to the immune system.
- Preliminary results suggested cancer patients had less pain and anxiety after receiving therapeutic massage at the James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute in Columbus, Ohio.
- Women who had experienced the recent death of a child were less depressed after receiving therapeutic massage, according to preliminary results of a study at the University of South Carolina.
For busy career people like us research has verified that:
- Office workers massaged regularly were more alert, performed better and were less stressed than those who weren't massaged.
I am a firm believer that massage therapy is absolutely a key in the healing process and rejuvenating any time and anywhere for all people.
Massage anyone? TRy and see for yourself.
