Strengthen Immune System with Massage Therapy
Reduce stress, sleep better and strengthen immune system using massage therapy
If you are just looking for massage therapy to have the relaxation effect, you are going to get that. But there are things that getting a massage does that go beyond just the immediate effects.
Some things to think about. Sometimes and it has been studied that people who are under stress day in and day out, will tend to get sick more frequently that people who don’t have that stress. There are times when you are under this stress, that you don’t get enough sleep, now if you don’t eat right because you are on the run, this all adds up to a body that will not be able to protect itself. If you are then exposed to different bacteria and infection, the bodies immune system will be at a disadvantage.
There have been many studies that shows that a therapeutic massage can increase the immune system’s cytotoxic capacity. This is the ability or activity level of the bodies natural “killer cells”. Studies also show the decrease in the number of T-cells. What the T-cells do is improve the bodies immune functioning overall. So the immune system is working at peak performance.
There was a study by Gail Ironson, M.D., HIV positive men. These men were given a massage for 45 minutes for 5 days a week, for one month. After the month, they showed increase in serotonin and also an increase in cells that are seen as the first line of defense in the immune system.
This is testing a very narrow aspect of the human immune system, but it does lend scientific credibility to a therapy which is widely recognized as therapeutic, based on experience.
Strengthen the Immune System Benefits
- Increases the bodies natural killer cells
- Aids in the fight against bacteria and infection
- Enhances the bodies ability to get nourishment to important areas
Just come in and visit Massage Therapy Herndon/Reston Va clinic. When you visit you will get a 1 hour massage for $49. You can call us at 703-391-0123 to schedule an appointment.
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