If you live in Jefferson GA and face depression then you might want to listen very carefully to this finding from Fox News

Fox Newsreports that a new review of some medical literature hints that Massage therapy may help relieve symptoms of depression. Now in the findings the authors acknowledge that it's impossible to "blind" study participants or care providers however, they report there is "good evidence to suggest that massage therapy is an effective treatment of depression."

We all know that depression is at a pandemic proportions and mind altering drugs are being passed out like candy at Halloween. Unfortunately, the "cure" is some times even worse then the "pain".

People are looking for alternative ways to relieve depression like symptoms, aren't they? Now we are not saying it will "cure" depression. That would be irresponsible on our part. Even the Fox report said that:

"While massage can ease stress and tension and may have emotional benefits, the use of massage therapy in depressed patients is "controversial," the investigators note, and "there is no qualitative review of the treatment effect of massage therapy in depressed patients."

That is why this research took place. They dug through the archives and found 17 studies including 786 people that suffered from depression. Massage therapy was compared to other alternative treatments like Chinese herbs, relaxation exercises, rest, and a "non treatment" control group.

What did they find? The article goes on to say:

"Overall, the studies, which were of "moderate" quality, showed that massage therapy had "potentially significant effects" in alleviating symptoms of depression, the researchers report in the American Journal of Psychiatry."

Why could a massage therapist in Jefferson GA possibly help those with depression like symptoms?

• By reducing stress
• By inducing relaxation
• Building an "alliance" between the therapist and patient
• By causing the body to release the "trust hormone" oxytocin.

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If you would like to reduce stress and induce relaxation then contact me for a massage in Jefferson GA

Can massage therapy help alleviate scar tissue?

This article reported by the Santa Cruz Sentinal talks about a massage therapist named Shannon Lynn that has developed a system to reduce scar tissue in his clients. In fact many chiropractors send all of their patients with restricted motion to her.

The treatments take 6 weeks or longer and have been reported to even work on scars that are 30 years old! The massage loosens the tissue, helps to reduce the swelling and discomfort,  improves appearance and increases range of movement.

The article goes on to say that "She uses gels, and combines deep tissue massage, lymphatic massage and Chinese cupping in different proportions, depending on the type of scar. "

When interviewed, Brown said: "I have yet to have a scar not look significantly different after therapy."

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Anyone that has ever had surgery before knows the frustration that comes with limited mobility. I guess we can now add this as another benefit of massage.

If you would like to learn more about how massage therapy can help you with your range of motion after surgery then please feel free to contact me for more information.

Laura Prince
Licensed Massage Therapist
Medical Massage Jefferson Ga

Dr. Kal's weight loss tips had an interesting article on whether massage can actually help you to lose weight.

He details that massage can help in the following 4 ways:

1- Post-Workout Pain

2-General Musculoskeletal Complaints
Helps to relieve aches and pains that could move you to quit trying to lose weight

3-Fat Deposits and Cellulite
This was interesting as he reports on a study that a reduction in cellulite was achieved in over half of the women that were in the study.

4- Behavior Health and Motivation
A massage can lift you out of a bad mood and can motivate you to stick to your healthy lifestyle of eating and exercise.

We all know that massage alone will not make you lose weight, but it is an excellent way to compliment your healthy lifestyle that you have chosen.

You can read the article here...

If you are looking to lose weight and want a guiltless way to reward yourself then see me about the massage specials we have this month.

Laura Prince
Massage therapist in Jefferson Georgia
www.whisperlaura.com

I got a kick put of this news article. Apparently there is a farmer from Abermule, near Newtown, Powys (Wherever that is?) that raises Japanese Wagyu cattle and gives them beer to drink and massages them to relax them.

Apparently Wagyu cattle are responsible for the world famous Kobe beef
which sells for about $95 a pound because of its amazing taste!

The farmer, reports that beer helped relax the cattle before slaughter, while massage improved their muscle tone.

Now if massage is good enough for a cow...

How about you? This blog has detailed the benefits of massage and you can actually imagine how its going to feel right now as you read this, can't you?

If a cow deserves it, how much more do you deserve one? I am making it really easy for you to get a massage in jefferson GA because of the 25% off special we are having right now.  You can have a full one hour massage for only $50.

If you are not sure if its going to help then please read what my clients have to say about my work.

Remember you are worth much more than a cow!

Laura Prince
Massage Therapist in Jefferson GA
(770) 547-4525

We know that massage can be useful to help top relax women that are pregnant. But an article I read today speaks of recent research that points that massage therapy may not only reduce depression in pregnant women... but also reduce the incidence of massaged women's babies being born prematurely.

This is exiting news for everyone.

The study was done down in Florida at the touch reserach institute

Pregnant women that were diagnosed with major depression were given 12 weeks of massage 2 times a week.  A control group was set up that did not receive any massages at all.

The results after 12 weeks?

The women that received massage  noticed a decrease in their depression by the end of the massage therapy study. What is even better than that though is that they experienced reduced depression and cortisol levels during the postpartum period.

The control group didn't experience any change at all.

What does this mean for you?

Pregnancy can be taxing on your mind and body. If you are pregnant or know some one that is pregnant than you owe it to yourself to see how a Jefferson GA pregnancy massage can make a difference in how you are feeling for the rest of your term.

Call Laura Prince, Professional massage therapist in Jefferson Georgia at
(770) 547-4525
http://www.whisperlaura.com

It is a fact that the holidays bring on a lot of stress to people. Depression kicks in and even suicides surge during the holidays. Combine this with the financial problems that are being faced by many today and you can really see why people are under so much stress.

This is a great article that shows how massage can reduce the amount of stress that people are under during the holiday season. Notice what the Naples news has to say on dealing with holiday stress:

“Massage relieves stress by helping coach your body into a balanced state,” Limb said. “When you are balanced, you feel, sleep, and function better and that’s why sessions with a licensed massage therapist can help reduce pain and relieve the tensions of everyday life.”

The article goes on to say:

"Massage is proven to relieve some of the tensions commonly brought on by the holiday season like muscle pain and strain, postural problems and can even lead to an improved mental outlook."

If you are under stress, I would like to talk with you. Allow me the opportunity to show you how a Jefferson GA massage therapist can help you feel better today.



Call for an appointment at (770) 547-4525