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You Doing About Your Health?
There is a common misconception that massage therapy can just be used for relaxation purposes and
many times people consider it a luxury more than a necessity. However, massage therapy can have
benefits both in preventing health issues and treating them.
Numerous studies into the benefits of massage therapy for cancer patients report significant
improvements . Simultaneously noting that the practice is safe and it widely making people feel well
and empowers them to live the life they want. Anxiety, depression, fatigue, sleep, pain relief are all
areas where the most significant benefits where registered. Moreover, a specific massage therapy
known as manual lymphatic drainage has been extensively used to lower breast cancer-related
lymphedemas. This shows terrific potential and in spite of this, not enough researches into the benefits
are conducted.
For patients suffering from cardiovascular disease and/or diabetes as they are closely linked, registered
massage therapy techniques can improve general flow and alleviate muscle soreness. When blood flow
improves, more oxygen and nutrients are pumped into body cells thus impacting insulin release. The
heart rate is also regularized which decreases the risk of a cardiac episode. Diabetic patients also do
not cope well with stress, fatigue, anxiety or depression and it can cause serious consequences for their
condition. A therapist will know how to trigger specific pressure points throughout the body to adapt
to each patient’s individual needs.