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.
Benefits of Massage
A Beneficial Regimen Receiving therapeutic massage on a regular basis has proven to be beneficial in the reduction of stress. Once a week is optimal. However, a bi-weekly or once-a-month regimen will accomplish a satisfactory level of stress reduction. The tremendous benefits derived from a program of regularly scheduled therapeutic massage sessions can easily justify [...]
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
Massage and Healing Touch Ease Cancer Symptoms
Massage therapy and healing touch reduced pain, mood disturbance (anger, anxiety, depression, confusion) and fatigue in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, according to a recent study. “Therapeutic Massage and Healing Touch Improve Symptoms in Cancer” was conducted by staff at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, and United Hospital Department of Integrative Health in St. Paul, […]
Massage Versus Relaxation for Breast Cancer
Women with breast cancer who received massage therapy showed a significant increase in both beneficial natural-killer cells and dopamine levels, and a significant decrease in long-term anxiety, as compared to women who received relaxation therapy, according to a recent study. “Breast Cancer Women Experience Increased Natural Killer Cells Following Massage Therapy” was conducted by staff […]