CHAPTER 17 - Massage
17 of 23 Used to think massage therapy was an indulgence, but it is not. Since the time of Hippocrates, useful adjunct to medical care. Effective way to manage stress. Resarch shows - lowers blood pressure and relieves anxiety. Excellent results when parents provide massage for children. Massage therapist should accept feedback, have training in different techniques. Regular course of massage is best way. Benefits accrue over time. Commiting to time for yourself to receive human touch in healing manner.
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