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Summary of Massage Benefits
The benefits of massage can be divided into two groups which are:
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PHYSICAL BENEFITS |
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Improves circulation throughout the body |
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Aids digestion and also assists disorders of the digestive system |
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Relaxes tired muscles, banishes aches & pains |
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Speeds up elimination of toxins, promotes excretions and secretions |
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Nourishes the skins surface by improving texture |
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Relaxes the nervous system and the whole body |
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Enhances the immune system by improving cellular activity |
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Increases supply of oxygen to skin and muscles |
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Relieves physical tension and fatigue |
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Relieves physical complaints i.e. headaches, insomnia, constipation, arthritus, sinusitus, migraine, and neuralgia |
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Helps assist in recovery from accidents i.e. post injury rehabilitation, whiplash etc |
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PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS |
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Reduces anxiety and psychological tension |
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Satisfies the need for a caring, human touch |
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Reduces mental stress |
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Creates a feeling of well-being |
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Increases awareness of our holistic nature |
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Releases repressed emotions |
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Releases endomorphins from the brain |
