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Massage
* affects the body as a whole.
* aids our ability to deal with stress
  - the muscles, brain, nerves and internal organs
* allows nutrition to reach injured areas more easily.
* also aids recovery from soft tissue injuries such as sprains and strains
  - calls up the body's natural painkillers
  - can be a way to bridge the gap of understanding between pet and owner
  - drains tissue of excess fluid caused by injury, surgery or pregnancy
* also has a calming effect on the sympathetic nervous system
  - direct psychological affect
* also helps break down scar tissue, which restricts range of motion
  - relieve the stress and tension of everyday living
  - to prevent injury
  - increases muscle tone and mobility, while relaxing and rejuvenating the nervous system
* also promotes brain and muscle development
  - sleep in infants as it reduces gas and colic
* also reduces pain and relieves muscle guarding and tightness surrounding an injured area
  - stress, pain and stiffness and chance of injury
  - relieves muscular pain, stress, and mental and physical fatigue
  - stimulates lymph flow, which carries away impurities and waste from the tissue
  - uses oils and lotions
* are rubbings
  - therapy
* assists the digestive process and improves circulation of blood to the body system.
* benefit both emotional and physical health.
* benefits the lymphatic system in much the same way as it does the circulatory system.
* can act as a suction, stimulating lymph action
  - aid internal nutrition rates by improving circulation
* can also benefit a person's mental and emotional well being
  - calm a restless womb or prevent a premature birth
  - have effects on a spiritual level
  - help relax tense chest muscles which tends to impair proper breathing
* can also help to ease bodily aches and pains
  - heal major ailments
  - provide a soothing sensation that competes with pain signals sent to the brain
  - raise a child's sense of self and worth, which is tied to developing self-esteem
  - remove exudate from an area, increase circulation and stretch collagen matrix
  - stretch tendons and decrease the potential for fibrosis
  - treat physical injuries as a result of torture
  - assist with pain relief, especially in the lower back, which is so common in pregnancy
  - be very effective in stimulating the metabolism of the skin
  - break the cycle of spasm and pain by decreasing both
  - have a large range of postitive mental and physical effects
* can help calm the mind, body and spirit
  - decrease depression and anxiety
  - improve circulation, release tension from muscles, and relieve pain
  - loosen contracted, shortened muscles and can stimulate weak, flaccid muscles
* can help relieve bloatedness, improve circulation and reduce tension and anxiety
  - depression or anxiety caused by hormonal changes mom is experiencing
  - pain or the perception of pain
  - stretch and relax tight muscles
* can improve and enhance physical and mental well being
  - circulation, relax muscles, aid digestion, and reduces overall stress
  - growth and development in premature babies
  - health problems caused by stress
  - increase flexibility and range of motion
  - play a role in rehabilitation and can help reduce the risk of future injury
  - prevent or reduce the formation of scar tissue resulting from injury or immobilization
* can provide relief for all walks of life
  - people in all walks of life
* can reduce nerve entrapment through the release of soft tissue or muscular binding
  - root compression caused by muscular tension
  - stress and blood pressure levels in both cat and owner
  - relax and soothe a baby and help babies sleep
  - release muscle spasm and tightness in the shoulders or hip to bring relief
* can relieve discomfort from teething, gas, colic, and emotional stress
  - muscle tension related to stress
  - spread the infection to other areas of the body
* can stimulate and relax the body and the mind
  - muscle contraction
* commitment to health and life.
* creates time and space for the body to slow down, to bring about inner harmony.
* decreases the long term effects of sprains and strains.
* deliberate and concentrated form of touch.
* dilates the blood vessels, improving the circulation.
* draw people that are looking to forget about the stresses of everyday life.
* ease the aches that thrive on daily stress.
* embraces the mind, body, and emotions in love.
* enables freedom of movement by reducing the resistance to motion.
* focuses on muscles, whereas erotic massage focuses primarily on skin.
* form of laying on of hands.
* foundation of Chinese medicine.
* gentle and effective way of helping the body to heal itself.
* great form of nonverbal communication.
* group of manual techniques consisting of both fixed and moveable pressure.
* has a key role to play in the recovery of some survivors of childhood abuse
  - positive effect upon our physical, psychological and emotional state
  - an enormous impact on all systems of the body
* has the overall effect of lowering blood pressure
  - power to help generate transformation on a physical, emotional and spiritual level
* helps babies grow faster
  - drain the gland and increases blood flow to it
  - integrate body and mind, bringing a sense of emotional well-being
  - move lactic acid out of the muscles and relieves soreness
* helps muscles recover more quickly from exertion and fatigue
  - work more efficiently and become more flexible
  - reduce pain and tension and promotes relaxation
  - regulate the digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems
* helps relieve muscle spasms and tension and improves the health of the horse
  - tight and painful muscles and is also a great stress reducer
  - some women by promoting relaxation, relief from pain, and reducing stress
* helps stimulate blood flow, therefore relaxing tense muscles and relieving pain
  - the immune system
  - the body heal itself
* helps to bring fresh, oxygenated blood to the ovaries and removes old stagnant blood
  - ease pressure and pain to the nervous system, including the sciatic nerve
* helps to improve flexibility and range of motion
  - posture
  - mobilize the digestive system so that assimilation and elimination are improved
  - overcome harmful byproducts of fatigue resulting from strenuous exercise or injury
  - push blood along the veins enhancing the general blood circulation
  - reestablish proper tone in muscles
  - relieve tension and increase energy
  - reset the brain's control center
  - soothe and ease sore muscles throughout the neck, back and hips
  - stabilize the spine and increase the benefits of Chiropractic adjustments
  - stimulate circulation and loosen the muscel fibers that are bound together
* improves areas of strains, sprains, fibrosis, spasms, and scar tissues
  - body image in people suffering from eating disorders
* improves circulation and lymphatic drainage and aids in the elimination of tissue wastes
  - of blood and lymph, and helps keep the breasts healthy
* improves circulation, flexibility, and aids in stress relief
  - which increases blood flow, bringing fresh oxygen to body tissues
  - muscle tone, preventing muscle atrophy and bedsores due to forced inactivity
  - posture and boosts confidence and self-esteem
* improves the circulation and nutrition of the joints and can increase joint range of motion
  - to joints
  - function of a baby's brain, heart and liver
  - tone and helps prevent or delay muscular atrophy resulting from forced inactivity
* increase circulation which carries more oxygen to the individual cells of the body.
* increases blood and lymph flow, relieves tension, and loosens muscles
  - circulation and relieves tension
  - oxygenation and circulation by dilating the blood vessels
  - excretion of waste products, via the kidneys
  - health by decreasing tension
  - mental alertness and one s ability to solve complex problems
  - muscular tone by improving their nutrition
  - performance and allows the body to heal itself
  - production of red and white blood cells, especially useful in cases of anemia
  - productivity, rewards performance and boosts morale in the workplace
* increases the blood supply and nutrition to the muscles
  - body s own healing capabilities and improves muscular performance
  - circulation of blood and flow of lymph
* increases the number of red blood cells in circulation
  - cells, and can be helpful in cases of anemia
  - cells, especially in cases of anemia
  - nutrition of the tissues via an increased exchange of fluids and materials
  - range of motion in joints, decreases blood flow and alleviates pain
  - white blood cell production, and eliminates toxins through the lymphatic system
* involves applying pressure to the soft tissues of the body, such as the muscles.
* is able to increase the circulation of blood to the muscles and reduces the pain
  - about movement, both within the client but also on the part of the practitioner
  - also a way to lesson stress for both parents and baby
* is an age old traditional treatment for a variety of conditions
  - ancient art that has been revived in recent years and raised to professional stature
* is an ancient form of manual therapy, which has been around for centuries
  - healing art being rediscovered
* is an art as well as a science
  - form practiced by many cultures, including our own
  - effective means of aromatherapy because essential oils work through the skin
  - important part of traditional Chinese medicine
  - intimate form of touch
  - umbrella term which covers a broad spectrum of techniques and modalities
  - another technique that can be very useful in managing pain
  - applied to simulate the body's Median system
  - basically the physical manipulation of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues
  - beneficial for adhesions in chronic bursitis
* is beneficial for people of all ages and most health conditions
  - ages, from infancy to the elderly
  - in helping people stay healthy
  - considered to be one of the oldest methods of treatment used by man
  - effective with some children when the cause is gastrointestinal sluggishness
  - especially good for a women during pregnancy to help relax the body and ease discomforts
  - essential to facial muscle tone
  - focused on relaxing the body, mind and spirit all at once
  - instrumental in healing pulled, strained or overused muscles and tendons
* is known to be among the oldest of all medical treatments used by man
  - used by Somali women in Seattle for relief of physical pain and stress
  - contribute to the development of secure, self-confident children
  - greatly increase lymphatic transport
  - increase the circulation of blood and flow of lymph
  - light and in the direction of normal flow
* is one of the best known remedies for stress
  - earliest remedial practices of humankind
* is one of the most effective ways to relieve stress and fatigue
  - healing therapies for both the body and the emotions
* is one of the oldest and simplest forms of healing
  - simplest methods of promoting good health
  - truly preventive holistic therapies
  - way to help smooth away the pain and headache resulting from tensed muscles
* is popular among all age groups
  - athletes to reduce injury or relieve aching muscles
  - presented as a vehicle for pleasure, healing and non-verbal communication
  - rubbing soft tissues of the body to alleviate pain and stress
  - self-expression
  - suggested to soothe muscles, headaches and certain allergies
  - the maipulation of sift tissue for therapeutic purposes
* is the manipulation of soft tissue by stroking, kneading and pressure
  - the soft tissues of the body to produce specific effects
  - systematic and scientific manipulation of the soft tissue of the body
  - therapeutic, healthy and relaxing
  - thought to aid lactate dispersal by speeding up blood flow
* is used by millions of people today as a means to maintain and improve their health
  - frequently to heal damaged muscle fiber
* is used to promote relaxation and relieve pain
  - treat sports injuries and to rehabilitate injured muscles
* is very important for scalp treatment to control excess hair fall
  - to take care of the skin
  - well known, but there are many different kinds of massage
* make the body relax and feel a little better.
* plays an integral part in reduction of tension and improvement of circulation.
* preserves the body's energy and saves it from decay.
* produces neuro-physiological muscle relaxation and relief of spasms.
* provides the means to rid the body of traumas and unwanted feelings.
* raises skin temperature between four and five degrees, and even higher among women.
* reduces anxiety and lowers the blood levels of the stress hormone, cortisol
  - in child and adolescent psychiatric patients
  - duration of labor, hospital stay and post-partum depression
  - joint strain and compression through releasing tight muscles and tendons
  - levels of anxiety
  - stress and therefore, stress-related illness
  - sympathetic stimulation and helps to balance the autonomic nervous system
  - the lack of blood, reduces pain due to the irritation of free nerve endings
* reeducates the brain via the body.
* relaxes and helps release toxins trapped deep within the muscle tissue
  - muscle spasm and relieves tension
  - muscles in spasm, which create or add to existing pain
  - muscles, reducing spasm, tension and cramping
* relaxes the muscles, promotes lymph drainage, and stimulates the immune system
  - nervous system and alleviates muscle tightness
* relieves mental and physical fatigue and reduces stress, tension, and anxiety.
* removes the taboos of touching and allows people to touch in a positive way.
* speeds the elimination of the waste products of metabolism.
* standard physiotherapeutic technique bot for easing pain and improving circulation.
* stimulate biochemicals stored in muscle mass and organ systems in the flesh vehicle
  - the circulatory system, increasing blood flow and eliminating fatigue
* stimulates glandular secretions, which helps stabilize hormone levels.
* stimulates the activity of sweat and oil glands creating more radiant and supple skin
  - brain to produce endorphins, the body's natural pain control
* systemic manual application of pressure an movement to soft tissues of the body.
* triggers many physiological changes that help infants and children grow and develop.
* way of life.
* way to establish and maintain good physical condition and health
  - thrill, touch and communicate
* whole body experience that uses the benefits of touch to heal.
* works on both the physical and psychological level
  - the muscles and soft tissues
  - to relieve pain and to loosen general physical tension
  - with the muscular system