Massage Therapy can help Asthma?

There are many different types of massage, they all have  one aspect in common, they are a holistic, alternative treatment. They bring about an affect on all the systems of the body – digestive, detoxification, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic, endocrine and nervous systems.

It is thought that many of today’s health problems arise from stress, I agree with that however there is an aspect that most people under estimate the effects of a poor diet, leaving the body less able to cope with stress. Stress up-sets the delicate balance and homeostasis of all your body’s functions, re-establishing a balance requires a holistic approach.

You might not have considered having massage on a regular basis to help your asthma, but it is an effective way of calming the whole system, it can be enhanced with certain essential oils added to the massage oil or cream.

Hot Stone Massage Therapy has been used for centuries to relax and treat breathing problems, ancient Ayurvedic therapy with hot river bed stones, melts away stress and tension and draws out impurities from the body.

Several studies show positive effects occur when parents massage their asthmatic children, there is less anxiety and a reduction of the stress hormone, cortisol. Learn massage or reflexology from books and DVDs.