Massage Treatment – Help and Advice Blog

There are many variations of massage techniques, from the firm pressures used in DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE   to the gentle soothing approach, which has more in common with the soft tissue manipulation used by some osteopaths or hands on healers.

The effectiveness of massage is due to its ability to help stimulate the flow of blood around the body and relax tight nerves and muscles. It also provides the equally important psychological benefit of feeling”cared for”

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It is long been know that high levels of serotonin are linked to a lower risk of depression and mood disorders. Research also shows serotonin controls appetite: the more you have, the less you eat. Now new research by psychologists at the University of Cambridge has found that people with high levels of the brain chemical are better at regulating emotion.So for anyone prone to low mood, over-eating and emotional outbursts, it is worth making a few changes to help boost levels of serotonin.First, it is wise to take deep tissue massage and regular aerobic exercise raises serotonin levels for several days afterwards.And increasing evidence proves that laughter and sunlight have a significant effect on serotonin levels too

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