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Massage Improves Immune System

admin — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:28:55 +0000

Massage is a great way to release stress and promote relaxation.
But a new study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine has revealed for the first time that massage also has a measurable, therapeutic benefit to the immune system as well.

Dr. Mark Rapaport and his team of researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Calif., evaluated 53 people, 29 of which received 45-minute Swedish massages -one of the most common forms of massage used in the U.S. – and 24 who received gentler, light touch massages. Researchers took blood samples at intervals before and after the massages and found that those who received even just one Swedish massage experienced significant, positive changes in blood composition.

“This research indicates that massage doesn’t only feel good, it also may be good for you,” explained Dr. Rapaport in a press release. “People often seek out massage as part of a healthy lifestyle but there hasn’t been much physiological proof of the body’s heightened immune response following massage until now.”

Besides experiencing a significant increase in lymphocytes, the white cells in the body that help fight and prevent disease, the Swedish massage group experienced lower cortisol levels as well. Cortisol is the hormone released by the adrenal gland in response to stress.

The Swedish massage group also experienced a decrease in arginine vasopressin, a hormone linked with aggressive behavior.

Sauna Massage Hot Massage

admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 22:23:53 +0000

Sauna massage is indeed a hot massage performed in the sauna. The heat makes the skin sweat and eliminate toxins and the good aromatic oil massage is very healthy.

Awaiting the sauna massage …

Also see: Full body relaxing massage and Hot massage

Breast Massage Enhancement Massage Therapy Video

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:49:49 +0000

Click here to view the embedded video.

Breast massage enhancement works by helping the circulation in the blood vessels that supply the breasts and by helping better drain the lymphatic vessels through smoot continuous gentle massage.
This massage therapy is very refreshing and makes for better breast health

Petrissage Kneading Massage

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:09:49 +0000

Petrissage is a massage technique that includes kneading, rubbing and rolling of the muscle to stimulate circulation, relaxation and the release of toxins such as lactic acid which is a natural byproduct produced mainly during times of overuse of muscles.

Petrissage, or kneading massage must be applied slowly and rhythmically and can be performed using either one or both hands.

Petrissage is also used in massage therapy to lift the skin and squeeze it. The purpose is to free adhesions and improve local circulation.

Trigger Point Massage

admin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:31:48 +0000

The trigger point massage technique applies concentrated pressure to so-called trigger points, which are areas of irritability in the muscle that may feel like lumps or knots. They are often painful and can sometimes lead to pain in other parts of the body.
Trigger point massage applies enough pressure to these areas to relax the muscles and to help prevent recurrence.