Get a Regular and Inexpensive Massage

Massage has been around for thousands of years. It is perhaps the oldest therapy in the world. Experts estimate that about 90 percent of illnesses are stress related, and massage can help, as it is known to significantly reduce stress and relax the mind. The latest medical research shows that massage creates chemical changes that reduce pain and stress throughout the body.

Massage is one of the most popular forms of therapy in the world today. It is a simple and easy way to alleviate tension in our stressful lives and to create emotional, physical, mental and spiritual balance.

Regular massage is proven to help:

• Lower your heart rate
• Lower your blood pressure
• Improve your circulation
• Boost your immunity
• Improve digestion
• Increase your production of natural painkillers
• Speed your recovery from injuries
• Improve your sleep
• Improve your mood
• Better your concentration
• Alleviate depression

There are many different types of massage, including shiatsu, deep tissue, Swedish, sports massage and reflexology, to name a few. Depending on how hard or gentle you like your massage, you can easily find a type that suits you.

But don’t think that you have to break the budget to get a massage! You can easily find a local salon that offers massages costing a dollar a minute. Or you can purchase a massage ball or personal massage machine to give yourself a massage, free of charge. Or try this method: trade massages with your partner, a friend or a family member. Or even pay your niece and nephew ten dollars each in exchange for a fifteen-minute massage!