by Thresia Paulose

Created on: November 07, 2009

Massage therapy is an ancient therapy capable of doing everything, almost everything, like relaxing, loosening the muscles, improving the blood and lymphatic circulation, reducing tension, etc. To massage means to touch and we get healing by massage, primarily the skin. Massage therapy involves manipulating the soft tissues of the body through various massage techniques to achieve a wide range of health benefits. Though it has been practiced in the east for thousands of years, only recently many western medical professionals have begun to recommend patients include massage therapy as part of their overall health plan.

Twelve Important Health Benefits of Massage Therapy

1) A boon for a better life

This therapy of touching makes one feel better, look better, treat others better and treat oneself better.

2) Relieves pain

Pain caused by soreness and decreased flexibility in muscles and tendons can be reduced by regular massaging. Massage therapy stimulates the release of endorphins which are like natural pain relievers in the body. It increases the sense of pleasure in the body and relieves pain It stimulates the nerves in a manner that has a pleasant and soothing effect.

3) Improves blood circulation

Since massage enables increase in blood flow, it helps the supply of nutrients and oxygen to be maximized. One of the major benefits of massage therapy is the increase of blood and lymph circulation.

4) Removal of waste materials

Massage helps the removal of waste products through the increase of circulation. It stimulates the skin, tissues and the inner body limbs.

5) Regulates the digestion system

Massage can facilitate and regulate the digestion and intestinal function by increasing the secretion of saliva and gastric juices and also by increasing the excretion of other juices that slow down the metabolism in the system.

6) Enhances mental stability and immune system

Massage therapy enhances the immune system of the body by increasing its defense hormones and also by increasing the white blood cell count to help fight off disease. Psychologically, also this therapy helps us as it fills the body and mind with fresh energy stimulating the organs with more oxygen resulting in improved power and performance.

7) Stress relief

Massage helps us relieve the effects of stress which cause many psychological problems leading to many dangerous diseases and psychological problems. Essential oils used in massage therapy with some flavor and astringent effect are

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