Some of the Massage Benefits include eases anxiety and depression, as well as leg and back pain, in depressed pregnant women, and their newborns seem to benefit as well, according to a recent study.
“Massage therapy effects on depressed pregnant women” was conducted by staff of the Touch Research Institutes at the University of Miami School of Medicine, in Florida.
Massage Reduces Cancer Symptoms and significantly improved cancer patients’ symptoms, such as pain, anxiety, nausea, fatigue and depression, according to a recent study.
“Massage Therapy for Symptom Control: Outcome Study at a Major Cancer Center” was conducted by staff of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in New York City.
Massage therapy benefits people who suffer from eating disorders, including bulimia and anorexia. New research shows that 10 to 15 percent of North American females have maladaptive eating behaviors and attitudes. The new study is from the Université de Montréal and the Douglas Mental Health University Institute and is published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.
Medicine Touch has also been linked to many other health benefits – from decreased pain to increased immunity, enhanced alertness and improved performance.
By DRS. KAY JUDGE AND MAXINE BARISH-WREDEN – McClatchy Newspapers
Of our five senses, touch is the only one that is essential to life. Studies on premature babies have shown a link between holding the babies and better survival rates.
Three new studies on massage reinforce the importance of touch to our lifelong health and well-being:
Massage Schools Guide now provides the essential information any massage therapist will need to fully understand the licensing requirements, if any, for every state.