Thursday, September 30, 2010

Scientific Proof Massage Reduces Stress

A recent study proves that massage really does reduce the biochemical effects of stress. Namely, it reduces the levels of a stress hormone called cortisol, which does a great deal of damage to the body in chronic doses.

Your body normally produces cortisol in response to stress, which is not a problem in small doses. However, long term exposure to cortisol causes damage to the body; in fact, a lot of chronic diseases are being linked to coritsol.

In this scientific study, subjects had their blood tested before and after a massage. The researchers found that levels of cortisol were lower in the Swedish massage group of subjects. In other words, massage really does have a biochemical effect on your stress levels!

So don't call that massage a luxury. Stress is a killer and health is wealth, so take care of yourself and get regular massage to reverse the effects of a stressful life!

Source article here: Proof of Massage and Stress Reduction

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