{"id":19224,"date":"2018-09-17T17:42:44","date_gmt":"2018-09-17T17:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/?p=19224"},"modified":"2018-09-27T19:32:24","modified_gmt":"2018-09-27T19:32:24","slug":"3-ways-massage-can-help-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/massage\/3-ways-massage-can-help-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes Treatment: 3 Ways Massage Can Help"},"content":{"rendered":"

Diabetes and diabetes treatment is an especially challenging disease to live with because of all the daily management and care that goes into staying as healthy as possible. From monitoring your diet and glucose levels to tracking your insulin, you\u2019re constantly on alert as to how your body is going to react to the food you eat and your activity levels.<\/p>\n

Something as simple as drinking an iced tea or going for a long walk can have a huge impact on your glucose levels, which can cause you to experience lightheadedness, fainting, or other more serious symptoms.<\/p>\n

Given the amount of time a diabetic patient commits to following their doctor\u2019s orders, many people living with the disease seek new more holistic ways to to make life a little easier without additional medication.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for natural diabetes treatments, you may be surprised to learn that therapeutic massage<\/a> can actually help you manage your symptoms and augment your medical treatment plan.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s happening inside the body of a diabetic?<\/h2>\n

Diabetes is a condition in which your body\u2019s ability to produce or react to the hormone insulin is impaired, causing problems with metabolizing carbohydrates as well as high levels of glucose in the blood and urine.\u00a0 The body needs glucose to keep running, since it\u2019s one of the body\u2019s main sources of fuel. But when your glucose levels are out of whack, it causes serious problems throughout the entire body.<\/p>\n

So just how can massage help regulate this glucose rollercoaster you\u2019re on? Let\u2019s find out the top three ways massage can help your diabetes.<\/p>\n

1. Massage as a treatment for neuropathy<\/h3>\n

Neuropathy is another word for nerve damage, which many diabetics experience in their hands and feet. This peripheral neuropathy can cause numbness, tingling, muscle weakness or wasting, pain, increased sensitivity, and even eventual paralysis.<\/p>\n

While there are many drugs on the market to treat the symptoms of neuropathy, these medications come with considerable side effects that some patients would rather avoid. Studies are now showing that massage may be an effective adjunct treatment for neuropathy<\/a>. According to Awandish Pandey and his research partners<\/a> in their systematic review of alternative therapies for diabetes, the improved circulation caused by therapeutic massage \u201ccan do wonders for diabetic neuropathy and other diabetic-related complications.\u201d<\/p>\n

But why exactly does massage do such a good job of improving circulation? Massage causes vasodilation<\/a>, which increases your blood flow and gets more beneficial oxygen to every corner of your body.<\/p>\n

2. Massage Reduces Stress Hormones & Allows Efficient Use Of Insulin<\/h3>\n

The medical community has long known that relaxation reduces anxiety. In fact, massage is actually proven to reduce the levels<\/a> of key stress-regulating hormones like cortisol in the body.<\/p>\n

Because massage-induced relaxation lowers the body\u2019s stress-regulating hormones, it may actually help the body to use insulin more effectively<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3 | Massage May Help Normalize Blood Glucose<\/h3>\n

Research indicates that massage may help normalize blood glucose levels<\/a> in patients with diabetes.<\/p>\n

Managing Diabetes Is A Multifaceted Challenge That Needs Creative Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Regular exercise<\/a> and a healthy diet are a top priority for the natural management of diabetes. Additional natural therapies like a professional massage<\/a> can be an incredible way to live life to the fullest while living with the disease.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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