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Healing The Mind Body & Soul
Massage can relieve tension in your muscles, and most people use it for relaxation, relief of stress and anxiety, or to reduce muscle soreness. Massage can also cause your body to release natural painkillers, and it may boost your immune system. While more research is needed to confirm the benefits of massage, some studies have found it helpful for pain. Massage during withdrawal from alcohol has shown benefits when combined with traditional medical treatment by increasing feelings of support, safety and engagement in the therapy. People with HIV who participated in massage studies showed an increased number of natural killer cells, which are thought to defend the body from viral and cancer cells. People with cancer who received regularly scheduled massage therapy during treatment reported less anxiety, pain and fatigue. Because massage involves direct contact with another person through touch, it can make you feel cared for. That special attention can improve self-image in people with physical disabilities and terminal illnesses. And using touch to convey caring can help children with severe physical disabilities. Massage also increases circulation, decreases blood pressure, relieves stress and give your body and mind an overall sense of well being. Massage therapy also is a natural way to maintain optimum health and feels great while doing so. 
Health Benefits Of Massage Therapy
During a massage, a therapist manipulates your body's soft tissues muscles, skin and tendons using his or her fingertips, hands and fists. Massage can be performed by several types of health care professionals, such as a physical therapist, occupational therapist or massage therapist. Several versions of massage exist, and they're performed in a variety of settings.
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