Getting quality sleep most nights is vital to our health and well-being. Lack of sleep has been linked to a large number of chronic diseases, including diabetes, depression, and even …
Sleep like a Baby After Massage Therapy
Massage has multiple benefits for nearly everyone
Is there anything sweeter than a really good massage? Massage therapy has to be one of life’s not-talked-about but most decadent pleasures, right up there with a good housekeeper and …
Massage Relaxing Tissue
Massage therapy relaxes muscle tissue, which reduces painful contractions and spasms. Massage can also reduce nerve compression. To understand this, consider that when muscles are contracted, they sometimes compress the …
Massages boost your immune system
No one likes being sick, and massages may help prevent sickness like the cold or the flu by increasing your immune response. “Researchers working with patients with compromised immune systems …
A massage helps you sleep better at night
People aren’t sleeping as much as they should. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says “1 in 3 adults don’t get enough sleep.” Losing sleep is associated with …
Massages lower the number of headaches
The World Health Organization reports that 50 to 75 percent of adults 18-65 years experienced a headache in the past year. About 30% or more experience headache’s favorite cousin: migraines. …
Massages help manage pain
As massages relieve muscle tension and knots, a benefit of this is reduced pain. “Therapeutic massage can be used to treat a range of conditions, the most common of which …
Massages improve your heart health
Massages relax muscles, and your heart muscle is no exception. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the …
Massages help to relieve stress
In a fast-moving world, you’re bound to be stressed every once in a while. But stress gradually takes a toll on the body, and without a healthy coping mechanism, you’ll …
Massage relieves stress and anxiety
Endless to-do lists, work deadlines, family obligations, attempting to keep up with the goings-on of all your friends — most adults today are slammed with duties and responsibilities, many with …