Massage
I don't fear death because I don't fear anything I don't understand. When I start to think about it, I order a massage and it goes away - Hedy Lamarr
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Don't Call It Pampering: Massage Wants to Be Medicine
While massage may have developed a reputation as a decadent treat for people who love pampering, new studies are showing it has a wide variety of tangible health benefits.
Research over the past couple of years has found that massage therapy boosts immune function in women with breast cancer, improves symptoms in children with asthma, and increases grip strength in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Giving massages to the littlest patients, premature babies, helped in the crucial task of gaining weight.
The benefits go beyond feelings of relaxation and wellness that people may recognize after a massage. The American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society…
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Does Massage Therapy Work?
Although there is a lot of negativity — also known as realism — in this article, I also still recommend massage. It has some plausible medical benefits, even if they are inconsistent and unproven.
Here’s Why You Should Book Your Next Massage ASAP
Massage therapy isn’t just a way to relax, it’s also a way to alleviate muscle soreness after exercise and improve blood flow, according to the recent research. Other benefits of massage have long been touted, but research is usually limited. Still, we think there are some pretty good reasons to book an appointment ASAP.
How Massage Heals Sore Muscles
A massage after vigorous exercise unquestionably feels good, and it seems to reduce pain and help muscles recover. Many people — both athletes and health professionals – have long contended it eases inflammation, improves blood flow and reduces muscle tightness. But until now no one has understood why massage has this apparently beneficial effect.
Massage's Mystery Mechanism Unmasked
Massage's healing touch may have more to do with DNA than with good hands. A new study has revealed for the first time how kneading eases sore muscles—by turning off genes associated with inflammation and turning on genes that help muscles heal.
My First Massage
Face down is just the standard way to start? Great, great. Standard is great.
No, Your Masseuse Can't Heal Your Illness Through Burps
Can burps heal you? Probably not.
Regimens: Massage Benefits Are More Than Skin Deep
All of the subjects were fitted with intravenous catheters so blood samples could be taken immediately before the massage and up to an hour afterward. To their surprise, the researchers, sponsored by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a division of the National Institutes of Health, found that a single session of massage caused biological changes.
The Next Starbucks?
How massage went from the strip club to the strip mall.
There's the Rub
Say the word "massage" and most people imagine a person lying naked beneath a sheet while a spa worker slathers her in oil, New Age Peruvian flutes trilling quietly in the background. And though many massages are like that, there are innumerable varieties that are completely different...
What Massage Really Does to Your Muscles
Why get a massage? Well, because it feels good, for one thing. But many people also hop on the table with the hope that massage therapy can help promote muscle recovery after a tough workout or provide other benefits.
Don't Call It Pampering: Massage Wants to Be Medicine
While massage may have developed a reputation as a decadent treat for people who love pampering, new studies are showing it has a wide variety of tangible health benefits.
12 Things a Massage Therapist Knows About You After an Hour
Give them 60 minutes, and they’ll have your body decoded.
14 Surprising Massage Benefits: A Summary of Recent Studies
While massage is sometimes seen as more of a luxurious action during a spa weekend with your friends, it can also be a life saver for those experiencing pain and side effects from illnesses, disorders, and conditions. Massage therapy has a number of incredible benefits for a wide variety of people...
5 Legitimate Reasons You Should Book A Massage Right Now
Keep calm and get a massage! If that isn’t already on a T-shirt, it should be. Relaxing is easier said than done, and taking the extra step to book a massage can add even more stress. However, let’s not forget all the glorious benefits of a good rub down — like helping you get a good night’s rest and quelling symptoms of depression.
5 Reasons Executives Should Schedule A Massage Today
Most people still view massages as a luxury item. They feel like they are spoiling themselves by booking a massage whether it’s a 30-minute massage, one-hour massage or a four-hour spa day. But some business leaders are starting to look at massage more as a necessity just like working out and eating healthy.
6 Things To Know About Massage Therapy for Health Purposes
The term “massage therapy” includes many techniques, and the type of massage given usually depends on your needs and physical condition. In general, massage therapists work on muscle and other soft tissue to help you feel better. A lot of the scientific research on massage therapy is preliminary or conflicting, but much of the evidence points toward beneficial effect on pain and other symptoms associated with a number of different conditions. Here are six things you should know about massage therapy for health purposes.
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