Therapeutic Massage For your immunity

Lack of sleep?

Tired/Fatigue?

Digestive issues?

Always have a cold/ feel run down?

Wounds take long to heal?

Have frequent infections?

Depression, with not enough social interaction?

Hypertension?

If you answered yes to any of the above, you probably might have a low immune system.

The Immune System

Our immune system is a collection of organs, cells and chemicals that enable us to fight off germs, infection and disease. They include our white blood cells, known as lymphocytes and antibodies.

Looking after your immune system has become more crucial not just for seasonal changes, but now for this time of the pandemic. There are various lifestyle habits that we can adopt that encourage, strengthen and support and balance our immune systems. For this article, I will be focusing on massage as an immune booster.

Massage is more than just a Luxury,

"According to a study at Harvard Medical School, massage is well on its way to becoming a part of a medical strategy. "

Massage therapy helps to ease tension, reduce stress, rejuvenate the body and to ease chronic pain.

In addition, growing research has shown that massage helps both the musculoskeletal system and stimulates the immune system.

Looking at ways to boost your immune system

Researchers from Cedars-Sinau Medical Centre in Los Anele found out that people who received 45 minutes of massage a week had an increased number of lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are white blood cells that play an important role in defending the body from disease.

Professor Fulvio D’Acquisto an immunologist from the University of Roehampton found that massage boosted the number of white cells in patients suffering from HIV. Also, they with volunteers who received massage therapy compared to volunteers who just relaxed. The group that received massage therapy had 70% higher white blood cells then the group who just relaxed.

Benefits of having increased lymph flow

Massage therapy helps to fight infection and speed injury

• better skin tone

• healthier hair and skin

• flushes out toxins

• improved flexibility and range of motion

• benefits the heart

• improves blood pressure

• feel and look healthier

• keeps mind sharp and focused

• improves sleep

• improves oxygen in the blood

They further studies should that participants had reduced inflammation, cytokines molecules, which are responsible for inflammation that can be linked to cardiovascular disease and depression. Furthermore, massage therapy decreased cortisol hormone, which is a stress hormone. Decreased vasopressin, a hormone that may play a part in aggressive behaviour.

The Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami carried out a study on women with breast cancer. After 5 weeks of massage therapy being performed 3 times weekly, 80% of these women showed improved immune function.

Massage Therapy with Beulah Tempora- Therapy Boutique

Massage should be seen more than just an occasional treat. Therapeutic massage should be seen as essential in boosting health and longevity.

We are in a position to accept off-sight bookings, based in Chorlton. Bookings can be made online https://www.beulahtempora.org.uk/book-online/, or by telephone.

Available slots:

10 am to 12.30 pm, 21/01/2021

10 am to 12.30 pm, 28/01/2021

10.30 am to 1.00 pm, 10/02/2021

10.30 am to 1.00 pm, 17/02/2021