Bodies Renewed

WHY IS MASSAGE CONSIDERED PREVENTIVE CARE? Many experts agree that nearly 90% of disease is stress-related. Massage is an effective tool for managing stress.... Here are many examples of what happens when you receive regular massage. While receiving massage your body releases oxytocin which is a hormone that gives us a feeling of well being, hence reducing anxiety and possibility of depression. Endorphins are also released while receiving massage which are natural pain relievers, thus reducing your need for pain relievers. Manipulating the muscles physically reduces tightness and adhesions (knots), which increases range of motion, decreasing your chances of injuring yourself. 4. Lowers blood pressure! 5. Moves stagnant lymph, which decreases your chance of illness. 6. Generally, it allows you take an hour vacation from the real world. Sometimes we just need that! This is just a few, seriously! :)

Take care of your body, you're going to need it for a long time!

Drink your water! How much you ask? Take your weight, cut in half, that's how many ounces you need a day :) Example: 120 lbs, 60 oz a day