Massage improves our enjoyment of life and can help you in the following ways:

• Improved circulation – more oxygenated blood plus removal of toxins
• Reduction of pain – massage stimulates the brain to release natural painkillers
• Anxiety reduction – it has been shown that relaxation and anxiety cannot coexist. This helps the person realise that they can cope.
• Relaxation effects – as the body lets go of accumulated tensions it is able to work better as there are less demands being placed on it.
• Healing – touch is healing and certainly the improved circulation already described improves healing time and is why sports people seek massage therapy.
• Energy – we tend to have more energy after a massage. Tension tends to ‘trap' energy, massage tends to encourage energy to flow.

A well known Chinese proverb states that “a mediocre doctor cures disease, a good doctor prevents it.” Massage is one way to prevent ill health and disease.

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