{"id":12501,"date":"2015-08-17T20:32:56","date_gmt":"2015-08-17T20:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/g\/?p=12501"},"modified":"2015-08-17T20:32:56","modified_gmt":"2015-08-17T20:32:56","slug":"massage-is-wellness-do-good-for-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/zeel-massage-news\/massage-is-wellness-do-good-for-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Massages are a Healthy Choice for Everyone"},"content":{"rendered":"

We already know that massages feel great. \u00a0And there\u2019s a reason why: massage not only feels good, but it\u2019s good for you as well. \u00a0Here are just a few of the reasons why massage is a smart health choice for everyone.<\/p>\n

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Massage reduces stress.<\/h1>\n<\/p>\n

Have you ever heard of \u201cfight or flight?\u201d \u00a0When we\u2019re under duress, physically or emotionally, our bodies produce a hormone called cortisol. \u00a0While cortisol is generally benign \u2013 for example, it releases more glucose fuel to the body\u2019s muscles \u2013 too much is not a good thing. Elevated cortisol levels can lead to mood disruptions and a weakened immune system.<\/p>\n

Enter massage. Swedish massages\u00a0have been proven<\/a> to lower the body\u2019s levels of cortisol. \u00a0Even one massage can have a beneficial effect, though the more frequent the massage,the more marked the results.<\/p>\n

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Massage boosts your immune system.<\/h1>\n<\/p>\n

The flip side of stress reduction: not only do massages lower cortisol levels, but they also boost the immune system. Cortisol interferes with the body\u2019s immune system, so lowering cortisol increases the number of available, bug-fighting white blood cells.<\/p>\n

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Massage eases aches and pains.<\/h1>\n<\/p>\n

Athletes take note: massage has been proven to fight muscle soreness<\/a> after a brisk workout. \u00a0A 2012 study shows that massage cuts down on the production of proteins that spur inflammation in the body, thus reducing post-workout pain up to 30%. Moreover, massage increases the body\u2019s release of dopamine, a hormone that helps with pain control.<\/p>\n

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Massage helps you sleep.<\/h1>\n<\/p>\n

Ever feel super-dozy after a great massage<\/a>? \u00a0There\u2019s a reason for that- massage ups your body\u2019s levels of serotonin. \u00a0Serotonin relieves anxiety, which can keep you up at night. \u00a0And a lack of serotonin<\/a> has also been connected to insomnia. So get a massage and sleep better \u2013 sounds good to us.<\/p>\n

And there\u2019s more \u2013 scientists are finding that massage is helpful with conditions ranging from carpal tunnel syndrome to depression to arthritis. \u00a0It\u2019s a great way to be good to yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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