The House of Wellbeing
What might some of the benefits be from massage?
Improves Mood and Emotions
Massage can help lower levels of anxiety, stress, anger and depression. This is due to the increase in serotonin and dopamine (two 'feel good' hormones).
Detoxification and the Immune System
Massage aids detoxification by stimulating the lymphatic system which is responsible for removing toxins and waste from the body. By flushing out harmful toxins, this can promote immune system health, allowing the body to better fight off bacteria, viruses and other illnesses.
Supports Digestion
and Weight Loss
Massage can help to improve your digestion and when your digestive health is optimal, your body can make the most of the nutrients it is receiving. Massage also stimulates lymphatic drainage which helps push waste and toxins out of your body, supporting weight loss. It is important to note that massage alone does not create weight loss, a healthy diet and exercise are vital for this, however, massage can support digestion along with your body's overall health.
Aids Deep Sleep
Massage can help improve overall relaxation and reduce fatigue. It can support you in achieving a deeper sleep by increasing levels of melatonin. Deep sleep is key to the mind and body recharging and healing. It is a vital factor in your overall health and wellbeing.
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Reduce Pain
Massage helps to decrease tightness in muscles and pain related to trigger points or knots. Massages helps to increase blood flow and temperature both of which can help to elevate the feeling of pain.
Decreases Stress
We all experience stress from time to time and in small amounts this can help to motivate us. However, prolonged periods of stress can be damaging on our body. Stress stimulates our Sympathetic Nervous System (Flight/Flight) increasing the release of cortisol (a stress hormone) in our body. Massage helps to relax our body and move us into our Parasympathetic Nervous System, (our 'Rest & Digest' state), supporting the release of oxytocin (a happy hormone) which soothes our body.
