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Massage Therapists Can Use National Stress Awareness Month to Educate, Market

posted:3/22/2010

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April is National Stress Awareness Month. Massage therapists can use this nationally designated month to inform the public about the stress-relieving health benefits of massage.

Many research studies have shown the stress-relieving benefits of massage and other touch therapies. Among them:

• Massage Therapy Shown to Reduce Stress, Enhance Well-being

• High Blood Pressure Reduced by Massage Therapy

• Massage Reduces Cancer Patients' Pain, Anxiety

• Aromatherapy Massage and Massage with Carrier Oil Alone

Shown to Reduce Psychological Stress and Fatigue More than Physical Rest

• Massage Therapy Reduces Stress Behaviors and Activity in Preterm Infants

• Weekly Massage Reduces Stress Symptoms in Nurses

• Shantala Massage Affects Cortisol Levels in Infants

• Aromatherapy Massage Confers Health Benefits

• Massage Improves Mood, Reduces Stress in Spouses of Cancer Patients

• Moderate-Pressure Massage Increases Relaxation

• Acupressure Decreases Stress, Increases Sedation

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