Why have Indian Head Massage?
The benefits of Head Massage
Massage therapy affects the skin, muscles, connective tissues, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, digestive system, urinary system, immune system, nervous system, lymphatic system, and the endocrine system--massage is great for a lot of systems in the body. Let's break it down to make it a little easier to understand.
The first health benefit, and one that most people know even if they have never had a massage is: Improved circulation. Many more health benefits follow:
Lowers blood pressure
Gets oxygen and nutrients to cells faster
Waste products are moved away from cells more easily
Heart and pulse rates are reduced
Lymph circulation increases
Swelling is reduced
Skin conditions are improved
Skin gland production is improved
Stress and anxiety are reduced
Relaxation is activated, decreasing pain
Increase in delta wave and alpha wave activity and decrease in beta wave activity all confirmed by EEG
Natural dopamine and serotonin are increased which helps to reduce stress and depression
Relieves muscular tension and relaxes muscles
Takes away soreness and fatigue from muscles
Increases range of motion and flexibility
Motor skills are improved
Increases fluid discharge from lungs
Relieves constipation and intestinal gas
Stimulates digestion
Increases urinary output
Improves sleep patterns
Reduces work-related stress
Improves your mood
Decreases angry feelings
Improves self-esteem
Satisfies emotional and touch needs
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