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<P><b>Therapeutic Massage</b>
<br>A natural way to relax, refresh or energize

<P>Massage is one of the most useful and easily obtained forms of treatment for people turning to alternative health maintenance.
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<P><b>Here are some beneficial effects of massage:</b>
<ul><li>Massage dilates blood vessels improving circulation and relieving congestion.
	<li>Massage acts as a "mechanical cleanser" pushing along lymph and eliminates waste and toxic debris.
	<li>Massage relaxes muscle spasm, relieves tension.
	<li>Massage helps eliminate edema (fluid retention of your extremities.)
	<li>Massage may have a sedative or stimulating effect on the nervous system depending on the type and length of massage treatment.
	<li>Some authorities claim massage may burst the fat capsules and be reabsorbed into subcutaneous tissue. So massage combined with a low fat diet, may aid in weight loss.
	<li>Massage increases the excretion of fluids along with nitrogen, phosphorus and salt via the kidneys.
	<li>Massage stretches connective tissue, improves circulation and nutrition of the tissue, breaks down and prevents the formation of adhesions, and reduces the danger of fibrosis.
	<li>Massage encourages the retention of nitrogen, phosphorous, and sulfur necessary for tissue repair.
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<P>Now you can see that massage is not just a luxury.... it's a monthly maintenance that could help your body improve in many of the ways mentioned.

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