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.
Integrative Medicine: Human touch helps healing
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 Presents Complete Massage Licensing and Certification Requirements for All States.
Massage Schools Guide now provides the essential information any massage therapist will need to fully understand the licensing requirements, if any, for every state.
An Opportunity to Educate
You may have to educate yourself and try different modalities of massage and find the different types and styles of massage that works for you. An article was recently published in the New York Times (read it by clicking here) by a writer who went on a “Multiday Massage-a-Thon”. Read more
How Acupressure Decreases Stress, Increases Sedation
Acupressure Decreases Stress and can help to calm your thoughts and improve concentration. Pressure on the extra 1 acupuncture point increases sedation and decreases stress, according to recent research.
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