EXCERPTS:
"Your
system is overtaxed. You may be overwhelmed trying to cope
while leading a normal life, and you may not know how to begin
feeling better. The good news is that lightening your load
anywhere will free up physical and emotional resources your
body needs to heal. Massage can help. "
"Massage calms the nervous system, slowing and deepening
the breath, allowing anxiety to fade, and relaxing muscle tension.
Stress levels decrease, freeing energy for vital functions
such as digestion—needed for maximum healing and nutrition
throughout your body—and repair of damaged tissue. In
addition, knowing there is something you can do to alleviate
symptoms, even temporarily, can reduce stress by giving you
some control over your situation." |
