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“This study investigated the effects of Swedish massage over five weeks on neuroendocrine and immune outcomes as compared to a light-touch intervention.”

“[It]suggests that there are sustained cumulative effects of repeated massage and light touch on neuroendocrine and immune functions in healthy volunteers, and that these differ by dosage.”

“One implication [being] that weekly massage may be better for conditions where increasing circulating lymphocytes would be beneficial, while twice-weekly massage may be better for moderating the effects of stress-related hormones.”

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“Emerging research suggests that caring for your fascia may help treat chronic pain and improve exercise performance and overall well-being.”

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“Realizing how the body is interconnected, you can facilitate self-correction for relief from seasonal allergies.”

For example, “there are many muscles in the head and face that contain trigger points that, when addressed, will relieve sinus pressure.” And “addressing the client’s lymph system is another way to help relieve allergy symptoms.”

Did You Know that Touch Can Provide Relief from Seasonal Allergies? Now that spring is here, many of your clients are probably suffering from seasonal allergies. How can hands-on work help them? Many of our clients experience allergy symptoms that can be effectivel…