Researchers in Cedars-Sinai's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences have reported people who undergo massage experience measureable changes in their body's immune and endocrine response. The following are some sections taken from an article published on the website Medical News Today.
In the study, 29 subjects received 45 minutes of Swedish massage and 24 received 45 minutes of light touch massage.
Among the study's results:
- People in the Swedish massage group experienced significant changes in lymphocytes ,(lymphocyte numbers and percentages white blood cells that play a large role in defending the body from disease.
- Swedish massage caused a large decrease (effect size -.74) in Arginine Vasopressin (AVP) a hormone believed to play a role in aggressive behavior and linked to helping cause increases in the stress hormone cortisol.
- Swedish massage caused a decrease in levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
- Swedish massage caused a notable decrease in most cytokines produced by stimulated white blood cells.
The results of this study cause me to reflect on health and wellness in general. It is always amazing to me how alternative medicine can have such a profound effect on the health and well being of individuals, all with minimal or no potential for negative side effects.
So, I have to do this. Please excuse me...
WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU WAITING FOR!!!
Too many of us wait for tragedy before we decide that it is time to make a change. Imagine the power in making a healthy change BEFORE any tragic event. If you desire health, start implementing some of these ideas:
1) Eat a Mediterranean diet, and supplement it with vitamins and minerals.
2) Exercise 3-4 times per week for 30 minutes.
3) Get a regular massage.
4) Get regular chiropractic adjustments.
5) Begin using some form of energy medicine, such as acupuncture, on a regular basis to PROMOTE health.
In short, stop neglecting your HEALTH. Healthy living requires some sacrifices, but the rewards are unmeasurable.
Keith Biggs, DC
www.eastmesachiropractor.com
biggschiropractic@gmail.com
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