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At the end, after all, more than five million of the touch receptors, which 3,000 of them are concentrated in our fingertips have on our skin. Rhythmic pressure or simply a mild rubbing, decreases the blood pressure of our organism, even in people who are in a deep coma. In addition, the touch releases production of endorphins produced hundreds of chemical combinations, and therefore, emotional in our brain. In fact, according to recent research published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), in the primary brain somatosensory cortex settle differences between a rubbing or an arrumaco based not only on physical contact itself, but also on the basis of an emotional charge.

Massages also help to improve the circulation of blood and lymphatic, with important improvements in daily aspects. For example, according to a study carried out in the University of Wawick, United Kingdom, massage help children sleep better, cry less and less stress. In this same area, another research developed in the TRI aims that premature babies receiving massages daily increased faster weight and were given high 6 days earlier than those who did not receive this treatment.

There are many types of massage and in recent times, both as relaxation therapies based on the action of water, have become a real social fashion. In fact along with the growth of this trend have been born websites specializing in this type of treatment. Monazen case, where scholars themselves already offer their therapies is Spa, massages and other services with discounts so they go from being a luxury of high society, a method healthy eliminate work-related stress.