The physical effects of massage provide an immediate sensation of relaxation along with a host of other physiological responses. For example, massage has been shown to alter the levels of endorphins (body's natural painkillers) leading to a decrease in perceived discomfort and increase the feeling of well-being.
Massage also has a pronounced effect on various hormones by reducing cortisol and increasing serotonin and dopamine levels.
The mechanical action of massage on the body's tissues influences the blood and lymphatic systems. This leads to the dilation of the blood vessels and the facilitation of lymphatic drainage, allowing for better circulation and efficient removal of metabolic waste from the body. As a result, muscles respond to these physical effects, and the likelihood of muscle spasms occurring is both reduced and alleviated through massage therapy.
Clearly the effects of massage therapy underscore the enormous and clinically proven benefits related to the overall wellness and the body's physiological and psychological functions.
The addition of an essential oil to a massage medium has very limited scientific outcomes or effects from a pharmacology or physiological perspective, however persons who received a massage with a pleasant smelling oil have reported an improvement in their mood and perceived levels of anxiety.
CAUTION: Essential Oils should never be applied to the body undiluted (neat).
In order to avoid the adverse effects of essential oils they must be blended into other substances that contain lipids (cold pressed vegetable oils or lotions) such as almond, coconut, grapeseed oils.
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