It’s not a secret at all that massage therapy has several benefits upon the human body, as it’s far from being just a method of relaxation. For example, it was recently discovered that therapeutic massage can help to reduce the unnecessary use of anti-psychotics! How? Human interaction is the secret! According to a report from The Alzheimer’s Society, there is a small – but it exists – amount of evidence showing that massage can help in the management of several symptoms associated with dementia. To be more specific, we’re talking about depression, anxiety, or even agitation. People living with dementia can easily and gladly accept a hand massage, as the touch of a hand is still a familiar sensation to them. A quick, five-minute session of therapeutic massage on the hands can trigger a psychological relaxation response! But this is not everything, as it can also increase the level of serotonin, otherwise a monoamine neurotransmitter, known as a contributor to the feeling of happiness. Hands aren’t the only areas where […] Continue reading
