Nothing seems to soothe a runny nose or sore throat better.
I'm certain my kids recover faster because of it. Gretchen Hobbs, Fairfax, VA Research conducted at the renowned Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami suggests that massage can boost the immune system and generally benefits the entire body. Though no studies to date have examined massage in children with the common cold, several studies on adults with HIV and breast cancer who received regular massages showed an increase in natural killer cells -the first line of defense in the immune system. Massage has also been shown to be beneficial for children who have asthma and diabetes. We are hopeful that massage may shorten the duration of a cold or decrease the severity of symptoms.