Beat the Winter Blues with Massage… Our bodies need to adjust to the drop in temperature that is brought by the change in season. Fewer hours of daylight can make us feel a little less upbeat than usual, and at this time we become more vulnerable and susceptible to illness. Some of the health benefits of massage are listed here… • Massage encourages circulation, and may help keep the immune system strong by increasing the production of white blood cells, whose role it is to help fight off illness. • Joints can feel stiffer in the colder months and through stimulation of the circulatory system, vital nutrients are brought to them. Gentle mobilisation techniques will also help keep them flexible and supple by increasing the production of synovial fluid. • Simply allowing the body to fall into a state of relaxation has amazing benefits: it encourages deeper breathing, bringing more oxygen to the blood; it aids the release of endorphins, ‘feel-good hormones’ to help beat the ‘winter blues’ and it stimulates the digestive system, allowing more efficient absorption of nutrients – important at this time of year to keep those bugs at bay! In turn, this greater relaxation can lead to a better quality of sleep – much needed at this time of year when the body’s natural rhythm wants to slow down. So what are you waiting for? book a massage now!
Posted on: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 22:42:18 +0000
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