AuthorTania Hodder, founder of Touch Of Aloha, is a professional massage therapist, teacher, and consultant to the spa industry. ArchivesCategories |
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Touch has long been understood to have a healing effect when applied with loving intent and care to the human body. It is a natural physical expression of the compassionate human heart. Keeping this understanding in mind, it should come as no surprise that massage therapy has evolved into the effective and widespread healing art and science that it is today. Massage therapy has shown to release endorphins in the body, which act as natural pain-relievers, helping to alleviate inflammation and discomfort throughout the body. The discovery of endorphins came about from research into the physiology of pain and how to efficiently relieve it. This breakthrough occurred thanks to the identification of specific opiate receptors in the brain and other tissues. These sites on the surface of cells specifically interact with natural opiates (chemicals produced by the body) which produce therapeutic effects of analgesia (pain-relief) in the body. This analgesic effect is why massage therapy is a popular and useful choice for people seeking a natural alternative to drugs (or to complement their use) when it comes to pain management. However, pain-relief is not the only benefit from receiving regular massage. A rush of endorphins can also bring with it feelings of euphoria, bliss, happiness, and contentment. With such appealing, all-natural beneficial effects, is it any wonder why massage is such a respected and sort-after treatment. When was the last time you had a massage? If you'd like to experience a fantastic massage in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast, I invite you to make a booking with me today.
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