Hey! I thought this would be a good topic to write a blogpost on since I only have 13 days left in massage therapy school!!! Yes, 8 months of hard work is bringing forth a sense of accomplishment. :) After classes are done I have to take a board exam to get my license and then job-searching! It's all so exciting and I'm really glad I chose this path. I've met some amazing people at school and learned alot about the crazy-cool body God has given us. I find it interesting that in the gospels, whenever Jesus healed people, He often touched them. Another human-being's comforting touch can help the body in more ways that I believe we will ever discover through scientific studies. Though I will admit, it is fascinating to look at what has been discovered as far as the benefits of massage therapy. Massage therapy:
- promotes lymph circulation
- improves blood circulation
- increases red and white blood cell count
- improves skin conditions
- decreases pain
- increases dopamine and serotonin levels
- reduces cortisol levels
- reduces stress and anxiety
- relieves muscular tension
- reduces muscle soreness and fatigue
- increases flexibility
- increases mineral retention in bone
- reduces excessive scar formation
- reduces fatigue
- stimulates digestion
and the list goes on!! This is what is great - no drugs or surgery required. The more the body is able to keep itself in a state of homeostasis the less diseases or problems occur. So find a local licensed massage therapist to go to! Even if you can only go once a month your body will thank you :) Especially if you exercise - this is a great addition to keep your body in tip top shape.
~morgan
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