Massage for Health
It’s no coincidence we often crave to be physically pampered, nourished, and soothed when we’re feeling stressed or run down — it’s our body’s way of telling us we need some tender loving care.
And according to the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, now science is backing this up. The college notes that studies conducted at the TOUCH Research Institute at the University of Miami have revealed that massage increases the availability of all neurohormones affecting brain chemistry.
According to the study, massage can increase focus and fine motor skills. It can increase alertness or bring on intense relaxation and easier sleep, relieve pain, and even help with tissue repair.
Read more about this new massage research at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine.
My fingers are crossed that soon insurance companies will see the value of massage in preventive care. I mean, it’s about time…right? We’ve all known this for years!
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—Julie Sinclair, editor-in-chief
