The turn of the year always brings renewed passion, vows, hope and promise to improve some area of life. Perhaps you may be thinking of starting that new gluten-free diet, or becoming a member of your local yoga studio, or taking that photography class you've been meaning to take. Maybe you want to be more organized, bring more peace into your life and just slow down.
Whatever your New Year's Resolution may be, consider this: Regular massage therapy sessions can help you keep your resolutions. Yep. I said it. Bold? You betcha. But it bears repeating: Regularly scheduled massage therapy sessions can help you keep those resolutions. But how?
Let's face it: Life can be stressful, especially if you are trying to balance the demands of a family, a career and keeping yourself healthy. The effects of stress on the body can be harsh. In our society, most people are under chronic states of stress and may not even realize it. Over time, this state of chronic stress can break the body down. This state can eventually lead to chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, migraines, high blood pressure and heart disease.
When our bodies are in a state of stress, the endocrine system works overtime, constantly outputting stress hormones, such as cortisol. This constant output of stress hormones gradually breaks down the endocrine system, which leaves our bodies susceptible to these chronic illnesses. Another culprit of such a breakdown is excessive caffeine consumption, poor diet and not enough exercise.
With this constant strive for balance, we often unconsciously tip the scales further out of balance by our poor habits. Is it any wonder why we can't seem to get past February in our self-improvement endeavors?
This is where massage therapy comes into play. Research has shown that with regular massage therapy sessions, chronic stress levels are reduced. Not only does massage give help increase circulation and give you more energy, it also helps reduce stress and pain from chronic illnesses and/or injuries. With more energy and less pain, you are more likely to keep focused on your resolutions.
If one of your resolutions happens to be creating a more peaceful household, massage therapy is a strong ally. Massage therapy is also crucial in helping those in a constant state of stress create healthier households. Whether you are a parent raising children or taking care of elderly parents, if you are relaxed and more peaceful, these tasks can go more smoothly. Additionally, you can bring more peace and calm to those in your household. It's a win-win situation for everyone!
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