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Recent studies tout the benefits of massage therapy for the relief of depression and anxiety for people with a variety of health problems. Regular massage shows to improve mood and lead to better sleep and increased energy. Immediate benefits from massage include reduced anxiety and increased serotonin values—all of which improve a person’s overall well-being…
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Massage Therapy Treats Depression
As summer melts into fall, and the days seem darker and colder, many of us experience the winter blues. Getting less exercise and feeling depressed and lethargic are signs that seasonal depression has taken its hold. Recent studies have suggested that by integrating massage therapy into the fall months as winter approaches is a good…
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Massage For Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis + Massage A recent study conducted by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) concluded that a weekly session of massage therapy significantly reduced pain in patients suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee. For those of us who prefer to find an alternative route towards healing—shunning over-medication and doctor visits, this is…
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Massage Therapy And Breast Cancer
It’s time to spread the word! Join The Soma Institute in Chicago to spread the word about Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases among women today. Fortunately, many women are surviving breast cancer more than ever due to early detection and treatment. Massage therapy has shown to offer many…
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Massage Benefits Children After Heart Surgery
Massage therapy is typically considered a treatment for adults. However, children can benefit from massage therapy in a number of ways. Pediatric massage has shown to be especially beneficial to children undergoing treatment for other health conditions by treating the symptoms of those conditions. Researchers at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford and Cincinnati Children's Hospital…
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