Massage Therapy

Massage therapy has been used as part of healing regimens all over the world for centuries. Popularity diminished in America, as with all forms of holistic treatments, with the advancement of Western Medicine and it’s promotion of pharmaceutical drugs and surgeries.

Revival of massage therapy started in the mid-70’s mostly among athletes. As massage proved to be therapeutic and speed recovery for athletes, the general public took notice. Now it is being researched more and more as the extensive benefits are recognized.

Massage can be an integral part of your colon cleansing or total body cleansing program. While cleansing, you may experience a “healing crisis.” This may be due to the release of toxins once imbedded in your tissues now in circulation trying to find their way out. Massage can help move these toxins out.

The lymphatic system is a type of circulatory system in which your white blood cells flow, and toxins flow through to be removed from your body. Massage therapy can assist this process as the massage therapist gently moves and manipulates your muscles and tissues, which in turn will move your blood and lymph.

One of the most prominent benefits of massage is the effect it has on stress and the mind. Research has proven that clients feel better and more relaxed after a session. The results are deeper and longer lasting with having a series of sessions. This can benefit a cleanse by helping you cope with the stress of altering your diet.

Toxins flowing through your system can make you feel more stressed during a cleansing program, so again, massage therapy will help you to cope. It can make your entire program not only less stressful but even more productive.

More and more research is showing that massage helps reduce blood pressure, increases circulation and respiratory rates (deepens breathing) and shows an increase in white blood cell activity, suggesting a benefit to the immune system!

Adding massage therapy to your total body cleansing program will multiply your efforts while making your cleanse enjoyable. So indulge!

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