Thursday, September 22, 2011

Depression, Grief and the Benefits of Massage...

Suppressed emotions such as anger, grief, and fear can become crystallized throughout the muscle structure of the body leading to depression, aches, pains, and fatique on many levels. MASSAGE can release muscle tension, release stored emotions, and free the psyche while relaxing the body.  Individuals who are experiencing feelings of loss, sadness and frustration that are interfering with every day life can use MASSAGE to counteract the body chemistry that maintains the depression.  AROMATHERAPY can also be incorporated into the massage session to either relax or stimulate your mood.  Individuals who are experiencing these emotions: anxiety and depression- tend to hold their bodies in tense positions for prolonged periods of time, creating strain.  The compassionate touch of MASSAGE makes the individual feel connected, nurtured, worthwhile, cared for and relaxed.  MASSAGE can also improve your quality of sleep which may or may not be a result of insomnia.  It can help enhance your decision making skills regarding your overall health.  It is lowers your heart rate and blood pressure.  MASSAGE can support your return to physical and emotional health.  If you are recovering from emotional trauma, MASSAGE can give you more energy, and help comfort you through the time when you need it most.  It can create a safe place to experience positive emotions and help you reconnect with your body and your emotions.  It is vital to take time out when you are dealing with a loss of any kind.  Grief can lead to depression and MASSAGE increases endophins, your bodys natural healers.  Honor your feelings.  Relaxation can also be learned through focusing on small things such as pain relief, deeper breathing and awareness of how your body responds to stress.  To cope with stress, feelings of numbness, and distance consider MASSAGE.  You may have supressed your feelings, distanced yourself from others and buried yourself in work or other projects.  The gentle touch of MASSAGE can help ease you back from a loss, a state of depression or the feeling of constant anxiety.  The positive effects of MASSAGE will last well beyond the session.  You will start to feel a sense of freedom and relief.  Because MASSAGE cares for the whole body without judging, it can help you accept yourself right where you are.  Consider a MASSAGE for yourself or someone you know that is going through a difficult time.  Heart & Soul is committed to enriching your body, mind & spirit. 

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