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 Nothing
beats feeling your best. When everything is running
smoothly and your energy is high, you're ready to enjoy
all the good things in life.
The downside to feeling good is it's easy to take your
good health for granted. When nothing is bothering you,
it's easier to ignore doing the things that keep you
healthy. A common comparison made in the health field is
taking care of your car - and for good reason.
Many people are more aware of the need to maintain a
regular schedule for tune-ups and oil changes than they
are for their own bodies. Obviously, there's no
comparison between the importance of your health and
well-being and that of your car. We expect to "trade up"
and replace several vehicles during our driving years -
but your body is by far the most important "vehicle" you
have!
It may be that we associate the need for personal
healthcare with illness rather than with the
prevention of poor health - or that the auto
industry has trained us to follow specific maintenance
schedules. After all, a car is a fairly simple device
compared to the human body.
Your maintenance plan for your body includes several
parts that are best addressed daily, such as which fuel
you put in your tank, how much wear and tear you subject
yourself to, and all the other choices you make that
affect the way you feel tomorrow and in the future.
If you think of your massage sessions as your body's
periodic tune-ups, you may ask how they can help you to
keep cruising down the highway of life.
The underlying reason that makes regular massage so
important to your overall health is this: Your body is
constantly changing, and massage contributes to the
positive aspects of these many changes. In other words,
a major factor in maintaining good health is ensuring
that all of the communication systems of the body are
operating properly and everything is kept moving. It's
very hard to imagine the millions of processes that are
taking place every day within your body. Each of these
minute actions contribute to the quality of your health
and well-being. Since each system depends on the others,
helping your body to keep things flowing properly
greatly benefits your overall condition.
Anyone who's received several massages is probably most
aware of the reduction in tension and muscle stiffness.
While massage is working out those noticeable kinks,
it's also contributing to more subtle areas of concern,
like promoting detoxification and encouraging your
body's regenerative and cleansing capabilities, as well
as boosting your immune function. These benefits are the
ones you notice in increased energy, an enhanced sense
of well-being, etc.
So, make the most of your most-prized vehicle (your
body) by keeping it in tune with regular massage
sessions!
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