The Benefits of Massage Therapy

Massage therapy has been practiced for centuries. In fact the methods encourage healing by promoting blood flow, relieving tension, stimulating nerves as well as stretching and loosening muscles and keeping connective tissues elastic.

Massage therapy is also beneficial due to the reduction of waste products such as lactic and carbonic acids that build up after a cramping, discomfort and irritability causing activity. With therapy, your immune system can be enhanced and it will aid in the recovery of tissues and increasing your blood circulation.

During illness, massage therapy dilates and opens up blood vessels, improves circulation and relieves congestion. It also increases your red blood cell count for those suffering from anemia.

Massage therapy also acts as a mechanical cleanser pushing along the lymph and hastening the elimination of wastes and toxic debris. It helps eliminate edema or dropsy of the extremities. It increases blood supply and nutrition to the muscles. It helps you overcome harmful fatigue resulting from strenuous exercise or injury.

Massage therapy will also improve muscle tone and prevent or delay muscular atrophy resulting from forced activity, relax muscle spasms and relieve tension.

There are more benefits to massage therapy than I’ve mentioned here. But how do you get the most out of the practice? You must be in a relaxing environment. How can you possibly relax if there are laughing, running kids around?

Choose a quiet room with pleasant CALMING music in the background. Some plants and familiar pieces of art help create your peaceful environment. Many people use fragrances such as incense and scented candles to aid in the atmosphere. If you plan to use candles for aroma therapy, I suggest you stay away from paraffin wax candles. These are made from harmful petroleum products which many people develop allergic reactions to. They also tend to discolor our walls.

A good alternative to these are soy based candles. These types of candles are all natural and are made from soy beans. Many also include the good, essential oils. Using soy wax candles for your massage therapy sessions, or just to relax will do wonders for your spirits.

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