The effects of massage are more than skin deep. Massage stimulates blood and lymph circulation, moving toxins out of the body as well as increasing nutrients to all systems of the body.
Eileen Cahalane in an article in Alive Magazine states:
"A person with poor circulation can suffer from a variety of discomforts including pooling of the fluid in the extremities (like the toes), cold hands and feet, fatigue and achiness created by an accumulation of lactic acid in the muscles. Good circulation brings damaged, tense muscles the oxygen rich blood they need to heal.
Massage facilitates circulation because the pressure created by the massage technique actually moves blood through the congested areas. The release of this same pressure causes new blood to flow in. The squeezing and pulling also flushes lactic acid from the muscles and improves the circulation of the lymph fluid which carries metabolic waste away from muscles and internal organs, resulting in lower blood pressure and improved body function."
Studies show that when combined with a balanced diet and regular exercise, massage can be strong natural additions for a healthy lifestyle.
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