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Dear Clients of European Massage Co.,
This is
a good time of year to be aware of stressful situations slipping into your life.
In these hectic times, try to find the proper pace for yourself that brings
balance and happiness. Give yourself enough time to enjoy some of life’s special
offerings.
“Adults
with chronic low-back pain found relief from massage therapy, according to a
research study. Therapeutic massage eased pain, reduced depression and anxiety,
and improved sleep and range of motion.
“The
study, ‘Lower Back Pain is Reduced and Range of Motion Increased After Massage
Therapy,’ was completed in January 2000 by the Touch Research Institute in
conjunction with the University of Miami School of Medicine and Iris Burman of
Educating Hands, and was first published in the International Journal of
Neuroscience.”
Studies
such as this are confirming the benefits of massage for many conditions. Be sure
to reap the rewards of regular massage yourself! See you at your next
appointment.
REMEMBER:
To make it easier for you to schedule an appointment we DO
offer ONLINE SCHEDULING and 24/7 RECEPTIONIST SYSTEM for
your convenience.
At
European Massage Company we always strive for excellence and want you 100%
satisfied. I personally would love to make sure that you are happy with all of
our therapists and quality of service. So, please, if there is anything that
you did not like or would like to see us change or add, please contact me
immediately at info@europeanmassageco.com or call me at 581-8731. As you know,
we do offer a 100% Money back guarantee and I would love to know immediately if
you are not pleased. As a business owner, I do really appreciate your feedback.
Thank you very much.
Best Regards,
Vladka McCalley & Staff
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Building a Strong Immune System
Your
immune system truly has a daunting assignment—to defend and protect your body
from an environment laden with threatening forms of bacteria, viruses, etc., as
well as dangers like cancer. These various health threats are seeking any
weakness in your defenses that will allow them to set up house and raise a large
family, at the expense of your health.
Understanding the basic functions of your immune system might help you
appreciate what a remarkable job it performs. Virtually every cell in your body
has specific molecules on its surface that identifies itself as being part of
“you.” This enables your immune system to differentiate between you and foreign
organisms and to send its defensive team after any hostile invaders.
When a
health threat has been identified, your body produces various substances to
combat it. For instance, certain proteins (antibodies) will be deployed to
attach themselves to the attackers to mark them for destruction. Various cells
are present to devour certain infected cells, kill parasites, destroy cancer
cells, and cope with allergens, while other immune responses occur that help to
heal or defend the body. Your immune system consists of an elaborate and complex
network of trillions of white blood cells. Concentrations of these cells are
found in your lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen, thymus, and bone marrow—on call to
defend you 24 hours a day. You may be surprised to learn that the largest
immunological organ in your body is your intestine, with 70%-80% of all
antibody-producing cells located in your digestive system.
A
properly functioning immune system produces just enough response to handle the
problem, then drops back to alert status. Just as you can have too little
response (as from a weakened immune system), it is possible for your immune
system to overreact. An overactive system may lead to conditions such as
allergies or autoimmune conditions (like arthritis, lupus, insulin-dependent
diabetes, psoriasis, fibromyalgia, or multiple sclerosis). These occur when the
immune system confuses the body’s own cells with invader cells and attacks its
own tissues. So not only do you need a strong immune system, you need one that
is well-balanced.
Your
immune system is tied to and affected by your emotional state—whether you are
elated, angry, fatigued, or stressed. Stress actually decreases natural defenses
resulting in less efficient and slower healing, and a greater susceptibility to
infection.
So how
does massage help your immune system?
“ ‘In one
study after another, research is suggesting that massage therapy has a positive
impact on immune function,’ said Diane Zeitlin, research associate at the Center
for Research in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Kessler Medical
Rehabilitation and Education Corporation, West Orange, N.J.
“ ‘An
increase in white blood cells and natural killer-cell activity better prepares
the body to fight off possible invading cells,’ said Zeitlin. ‘These cellular
changes suggest the immune system benefited from the massages, and these
findings fall in line with previous research.’ ”
In a
study conducted by the Touch Research Institute (TRI) at the University of Miami
on women who had been diagnosed with breast cancer, the women received regular
massage therapy (three times a week for five weeks), with 80 percent showing
improved immune function.
“ ‘These
are the first studies that show an effect of massage therapy on an immune
function test, which can support the use of massage therapy to alleviate stress,
relax muscles and now possibly serve as an alternative medical practice,’ said
Michael Ruff, Ph.D., research associate professor at Georgetown University
Medical School.” 1
So give
your immune system some help this season with regular massage sessions!
Another
important thing you should be aware of is to drink plenty of water and take
nutritional supplements. We do offer one of the best nutritional supplements on
the market from USANA (
www.usana.com) as well as from Young Living (
www.youngliving.com).
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