Massage & Immunity

Greetings folks.

I have been massaging for a number of years professionally and I am often asked what benefits massage has for people. Well, where to begin! Massage has been used for thousands of years to both relieve soreness and tension and to help with healing. Massage benefits the person on many levels but one area I am always asked about it whether or not it can influence immunity.

The answer to this is yes it can! It has quite a positive effect on immunity as massage will stimulate and enhance lymphatic flow. For those of you that do not know much about this, lymph fluid flows between the cells and is what watses etc are passed into from cellular activity. The lymph nodes collect this waste and it is then excreted via the various systems and organs of elimination. Correct elimination means a clear system and no toxins etc to cause infections or inhibit function as the lymph also takes away foreign bacteria and viral particles.

Regular massage helps to keep this particular system flowing and operating at optimum levels thereby making it harder for these nasties to take hold. Massage also stimulates the release of feel good hormones and this also helps with lowering stress and this helps immunity as well. Stress will inhibit the immune system considerably and it is often very stressed and run down people that suffewr from constant immune issues.

Regular massage also stimulate and enhances blood circulation which sees all areas of the body receiving more oxygen and nutrients as well as immune cells and yep, you guessed it, this aids immunity as well. oxygen especially. So apart from providing you with regular relief from tension and stress, massage will also benefit immune functioning. I often have clients come to me with a stuffy nose which I can help to clear by massaging certain areas of the neck. Many of my regular clients report improved wellbeing from massage and far fewer incidents of colds and flu and most all report an improvement in mobility.

Massage is a wonderful and simple way to greatly improve your wellbeing, consider it today as part of your ongoing committment to wellness and good health.

Have a great day!

Craig Hitchens. B.HSc. Dip. Mass. Dip. Reflex. NESCP, ATFTCP

If you would like to book for a massage from me just go to http://www.craighitchenstherapies.com/contact.html and book an appointment.