Laughter and humor. There is truth to the saying that laughter is the best medicine. Laughing reduces stress hormones like adrenaline (epinephrine) and cortisol and benefits the immune system.
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Making the Most of Your Massage
In Education on February 15, 2012 at 9:14 pmClients always ask me, “What can I do on my own to keep feeling this good after my massage?” I respond saying, “Just like when you exercise on a consistent schedule you become stronger. Massage has cumulative benefits when you receive on a frequent and consistent basis.” “The more consistent you are with exercising, the stronger you become. The more frequent you receive massage, the more time your body will maintain the benefits, help to prevent injuries and allow you to maintain a healthy regime to perform your daily activities with less stress.” Besides keeping up a consistent schedule of massage therapy you can enhance the benefits of each session by drinking water, stretching each day, keeping up with your exercise (but not after your massage on the same day you receive the massage). Being mindful of your body after your session is key. In an ideal world it would be best to allow a couple of hours after your session to “go with what your body tells you do.” Taking a nap or going for a walk are two examples. However, when your time is limited, the best protocol I always do for myself and recommend to my clients, is drinking plenty of water in the first hour after the massage and plenty of deep breathing. The key is just slowing down enough to listen to your body. Deep breathing is key.
How often to receive your massage therapy?
Once a month…if you are in good health and minimal muscular discomfort on a daily basis
Twice a month…if you experience nagging pain that just doesn’t seem to go away with whatever you try to do to resolve it.
Once a week…if you experience consistent and chronic muscular stiffness and pain. Once you begin to feel the pain has shifted to just nagging and you have more movement, then switch to twice a month. Once the nagging phases into minimal discomfort and you can go back to 95% of your daily activities, once a month. Maintenance = Once a month
Healthy Info for a Healthy Start to 2012
In Education on January 12, 2012 at 4:59 pm
Understanding the Healing Process of the Body…”very informative”
The Benefits of Moderate Pressure Massage…”profound”
Simple ways to Beat Seasonal Stress…”common sense”
Thinking your way to Health…”fun and positive”
Click the link below.
Enjoy!
www.abmp.com/bodysense/winter-2011
