The Importance of Stress Reduction for your Health

Why regular massage and relaxation is so important for your health:

Stress is one of the biggest contributors to disease in Australia. Nearly 3/4 of Australians report that stress affects their physical health(1). Stress triggers the flight-fight response, activating the sympathetic nervous system, in turn stimulating the adrenal glands and triggering the release of adrenaline. This results in an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate. Chronic stress is a known contributing factor in heart disease and other chronic illnesses. Stress also lowers immunity and increases recovery time from injury.

In our remedial relaxation massages, an aromatherapy relaxation oil is used and remedial massage techniques are employed to relax the muscles and calm the nervous system, thereby aiding in reversing the stress response. Massage also prompts the release of endorphins, the brain chemicals that produce feelings of well-being, leaving the massage recipient with a feeling of deep relaxation and calm.

Enjoy your relaxation massage. You don't just deserve it, you need it!
​(1) https://www.comparethemarket.com.au/blog/health/what-is-stressing-australia/
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Author

Shareen McLeish (Dip Adv Nut. DRM) is a Nutritionist and Director of Massage by the Sea
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