Massage Therapy And Acupuncture - The Usage

1. Massage Therapy And Acupuncture - The Usage

2. Synopsis •Chronic Diseases Are On The Rise, What Are You Doing About Your Health? •Stress at Work and The Spa Industry •Using Massage Therapy in Autoimmune Diseases Care •The Link between Depression and Acupuncture You Never Knew Existed •How Acupuncture Can Relieve The Growing Burden Of Neuropathic Pain

3. C Ch hr ronic onic D Di is sease Y Yo ou u D Do oi ing ng A Ab bout eases s A Ar re e O On n Th out Y Yo ou ur r H Heal The e R Ri is se, ealth th? ? e, W Wh ha at t A Ar re e There is a common misconception that massage therapy can just be used for relaxation purposes and many times people consider it a luxury more than a necessity. However, massage therapy can have benefits both in preventing health issues and treating them. Numerous studies into the benefits of massage therapy for cancer patients report significant improvements . Simultaneously noting that the practice is safe and it widely making people feel well and empowers them to live the life they want. Anxiety, depression, fatigue, sleep, pain relief are all areas where the most significant benefits where registered. Moreover, a specific massage therapy known as manual lymphatic drainage has been extensively used to lower breast cancer-related lymphedemas. This shows terrific potential and in spite of this, not enough researches into the benefits are conducted. For patients suffering from cardiovascular disease and/or diabetes as they are closely linked, registered massage therapy techniques can improve general flow and alleviate muscle soreness. When blood flow improves, more oxygen and nutrients are pumped into body cells thus impacting insulin release. The heart rate is also regularized which decreases the risk of a cardiac episode. Diabetic patients also do not cope well with stress, fatigue, anxiety or depression and it can cause serious consequences for their condition. A therapist will know how to trigger specific pressure points throughout the body to adapt to each patient’s individual needs.

4. S Str tress ess a at W t Wo or rk k a an nd d Th The e S Sp pa a In Ind dustr ustry y Massage therapy is drug-free and non-invasive and it approaches the body as a whole focusing on the idea that it has a natural ability to heal itself. Stroking, kneading, rubbing, pressing are all part of it. By manually manipulating tissues and joints, massage therapy reduces stress and tension which are among the main disease causing factors. The body benefits from more oxygen and nutrients being transported to organs and tissues, thus facilitating and accelerating healing. Studies estimate that around 30% of the workforce in developed countries are affected by occupational stress . In developing countries, the numbers are higher and growing. This why we are seeing more and more companies integrating stress management in their plans. And it’s important to notice that almost all efforts include massage therapy. More days are being dedicated to wellness, mindfulness and relaxation and as part of an integrated approach, massage therapy is provided at the workplace. For instance, one study showed that staff who received 20 minute sessions of massage therapy twice a week for a period of 2 months were less anxious, reported improved sleep and a regulated blood pressure rate. Similar other studies have shown improvements and overall wellbeing for employees who received massage therapy regularly. These results pinpoint that massage therapy can be a powerful tool for immediate benefits in overall health.

5. U Us si ing D Di is sease eases s C Ca ar re e ng Ma Mas ssa sage ge Th The erapy rapy i in n A Au uto toimmune immune Research backs up the potential benefits specific techniques can have on various autoimmune diseases. Take for instance, a 2014 Canadian study conducted on 24 multiple sclerosis patients who underwent 2 massage sessions per week for a month. Participants were randomly split into two groups. One received massage therapy while the other group did not. The technique used was a full body Swedish massage for 45 minutes with an emphasis on lower extremities. Results showed participants from the first group experienced an improvement in overall health and wellbeing. This shows great potential for the future, particularly if a person decides to incorporate it in their lifestyle. Furthermore, studies reveal promising results in rheumatoid arthritis. In addition to being able to achieve muscle release across joints, massage therapy can impact a patient’s state of mind and can even delay progression of symptoms when performed by a therapist. Despite the stigma it receives, massage therapy has been offering support among the autoimmune disease communities. Helping promote blood flow, relaxation, spinal alignment, psychological improvements, various techniques can at the very least improve the quality of life in diabetes or gastro patients. Massage therapy can transform into a valuable aid in relieving pain and promoting general well-being. Also having an active lifestyle, despite of how many times you have heard it, is vital. It means making sure your body gets equipped with all available resources to fight the condition.

6. Th The e Li Lin nk k b be etwe Y Yo ou u Ne Never ver K Kn new twee en n D De ep pr re ess ssion ew E Exi xisted sted ion a an nd d A Ac cupun upunctur cture e Acupuncture is a type of alternative medicine involving extremely thin needles being inserted throughout the body with the objective to trigger pressure points. By doing so, muscle tightness is relieved, QI flow is stimulated and balance in the body restored. One particular study published in 2013 put the spotlight on the benefits of acupuncture in people with depression. To everyone’s astonishment, results showed that depression patients can benefits from acupuncture as much as they do from counselling . American researchers concluded that one in three patients showed fewer or no signs of depression symptoms after just three months of either acupuncture or counselling, or the both combined. 755 people with moderate to severe depression were recruited for the study. This marked an important milestone in acupuncture studies being one of the largest of its kind. Participants were randomized in three groups:302 received 12 weekly acupuncture sessions, the second group of 302 received weekly counselling sessions and the remaining 151 received usual care only. Patients from the first two groups reported significant improvements in their condition and had an overall pain reduction. However promising these results may be, the researchers stressed the importance of medicines as well. Since no two depression patients are alike, what this study has done was to shed light on a new care option for people who have not been responding to their current standard of care. They also show potential as complimentary therapies to ensure in the future patients can have an integrated treatment plan and that each individual case can receive a 360 approach.

7. H How ow A Ac cupun Bu Bur rden den O Of f Ne upunctur Neur uropathi cture e C Ca an n R Re elieve opathic c P Pa ai in n lieve Th The e Gr Gro owing wing Many people know it as a ‘needleinserting’ technique, but what many don’t know is the reasoning behind that. These fine, sterile needs are inserted into specific points throughout the whole body, also known as acupoints, which stimulate reactions and reduce nerve pressure. If done right, acupuncture can also fuel the release of endorphins thus relieving pain in a natural way and improve blood flow which serves as a healing aid. Many studies have been conducted or are underway at the moment on the analgesic potential of acupuncture in neuropathic pain . One looked into the differences between acupuncture and drug treatment, such as painkillers, and showed that the therapy proved to be just as effective as the medical treatment but with fewer side effects, including risk of addiction. In cancer patients where neuropathic pain resulted from chemotherapy, acupuncture revealed itself to be more effective than adding more drugs to the patient’s care plan. This also meant that damage to other organs was also avoided since medications usually attack liver, kidney and can cause further gastro problems. In HIV patients, acupuncture has been shown to make a world of difference. Not only by alleviating pain, but also playing a key role in ceasing disease progression and improving quality of life for people. In general, acupuncture impacts the nervous system which controls the body and by doing so, it causes biochemical changes stimulating the innate power of self-healing. All of this with fewer risks or unwanted effects caused by pharmaceutical treatments.

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