The benefits of massage go beyond feelings of relaxation and wellness. Massage is good for the body and the mind. Benefits include:
• Improved sleep
• Pain relief
• Mood boost
• Beat stress
• Mental clarity
• Boost the immune system
• Boost the complexion
Improves sleep
A 1998 study published in the International Journal of Neuroscience found that patients suffering from migraines reported fewer distress symptoms, less pain, more headache-free days and fewer sleep disturbances after a course of massage therapy.
Sleep massage bar with the relaxing scent of lavender and chamomile essence water will ease you into a state of relaxation. Or try our Deep Sleep massage bar for a lavender, chamomile and magnesium dream team.
Eases pain
The right kind of pressure can help to loosen knots in the muscles and encourage better blood flow. Massage can also improve your flexibility and consequently help to prevent injuries or strains (particularly those caused by repetitive strain).
Wiccy Magic Muscles is a perfect choice for sore or tired muscles with stimulating cinnamon and aduki beans working out those knots.
We also have the perfect pairing. Stimulate and warm up with Before magnesium massage bar and wind down with After magnesium massage bar.
Boosts mood and beats stress
Better sleep and fewer pounding heads would certainly boost the mood, but there’s good reason for feeling better after as a massage. In 2005, The Touch Research Institute also found it soothes anxiety by reducing the levels of the stress hormone cortisol and boosting the levels of neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine. This may mean less stress, anxiety, and depression.
The mood-boosting Junk is sure to add a blackcurrant fragranced spring in your step.
Boosts the immune system
Massage may not just help you relax and cheer up, but it may also help to improve the function of the immune system. That's because stimulation of the skin and muscles can boost the body's production of chemicals that ease pain and promote feelings of relaxation and well-being - all thanks to the power of touch. A study conducted in 2010 and published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine concluded that a 45-minute massage has can increase the number of white blood cells that help defend the body from disease. Better blood circulation may also lead to enhanced organ function which makes you feel brighter and happier. So there's something in that old ethos of healthy body, healthy mind.
Boosts the complexion
Better sleep, less stress and a better mood are bound to make you feel better, but a regular rub-down may well result in an increased radiance in your skin as well as mood. Massage increases blood flow and encourages lymphatic drainage (taking toxins out and away from cells), which is why regular stimulation may add vitality to your complexion and hair.
Everyone can benefit from a bit of Therapy¿, this massage bar is renowned for giving your skin some much needed TLC.
With science on your side, you can add massage to your everyday routine. Self massage has the same benefits as partnered massage. Simply add it to your self care or bedtime routine and make it a daily ritual.
