Let's start with this question: what could be your reason for not getting a massage? Because there are not many if you take into account the health benefits. You may feel guilty about massages. They can be expensive. They are time consuming. They are a luxury that is difficult to justify if you have appointments, meetings, pick-up and drop-off services, and a to-do list that never gets shorter, but only gets longer. All of this can be true, but are massages more than just a pleasure?
A pleasure … and a treatment
Massages are indeed good for you. Sure, they make you feel like you're floating out the door with a huge smile on your face when it's over, but massages aren't just a feel-good treatment: they promote health and well-being in a way that has affected mankind for thousands of years Years known. "The therapeutic massage started about 4,500 years ago," he says Brian Goodwin, International trainer for Eminence Organic Skin Care, "And it has expanded to include the discovery of facial lifting massage, lymphatic drainage, reflexology, Swedish style and other techniques."
5 Health benefits of massage
How does the massage make us physically and mentally healthier? Let's count the ways:
1. It strengthens your immune system. Like exposure to nature, massage is a surprising activity that can increase your built-in immunity. According to a study on Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterMassage causes a measurable increase in the body's immune response by increasing the number of white blood cells. The bottom line: Our immune system is stronger and you can fight diseases and diseases more effectively.
2. It appears to reduce inflammation and help you heal. After all, chronic inflammation is at the root of many of our health problems – from sore muscles to serious conditions like arthritis and muscular dystrophy. Massage seems to reduce the production of cytokines, which are the key to inflammation. "The bottom line is that there appears to be a suppression of the inflammatory pathways and an increase in mitochondrial biogenesis," says Dr. Mark A. Tarnopolsky The New York Times,
3. It relieves anxiety. Studies have shown that massage treatment can reduce the stress hormone cortisol and increase dopamine and serotonin, which are the feel-good neurotransmitters in our body. Boldijarre KoronczayThe President of Eminence Organic Skin Care explains: "Our goal when performing massages is to relieve tension in the whole body."
4. It helps you sleep better and you generally feel more awake. According to The National Institute for HealthA simple massage is all you need to increase serotonin, which will help you get to dreamland. By triggering this important neurotransmitter (also known as a “Happy Chemical” massage, you improve your sleep and relieve depression and your general well-being).
5. And finally, it also has beauty benefits for the skin! The friction alone from Massages help remove dead skin cells and replace them with lively new ones in order to maintain a fresh, radiant complexion. Massage enhances the moisturizing effect of creams, which is so important in winter. It helps drain toxins from your lymphatic system, relax muscles and soft tissues, help blood flow to your skin, nourish and rejuvenate, and boost blood flow for a healthy glow.
This is how you prepare for the maximum benefit of your massage
After you've booked your massage, the next thing you need to do is figure out how to prepare yourself to get the most out of your massage. Here's what you should do to get ready:
Don't stress yourself unnecessarily. Come to your session with enough time.
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To prepare your skin properly, exfoliate at home beforehand. (Or request a body scrub for your spa treatment.)
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Choose a delicious massage cream for your treatment such as our Pear & Green Apple Massage Souffle – ideal for deep massages and makes the skin hydrated and supple.
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Or opt for a moisturizing Oil, like our Apricot Body Oil or Stone Crop Body Oil, for a massage that requires additional gliding and reveals a spectacular looking skin.
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A body wrap like ours Stone Crop Restorative Body Wrap improves the benefits of massage and makes you feel hydrated and rejuvenated from head to toe.
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Drink plenty of water before and after the massage.
Few things in life can make you as happy and healthy as a good massage. Use our Spa Locator to book a treatment at the closest Eminence Organics Partner Spa. Which luxurious personal care product from Eminence Organics rounds off a relaxing massage treatment for you? Let us know in the comments or share it with us on social media.