Reduce Stress with Touch and Massage

A recent research study has revealed that touch and massage, routinely administered by a spouse, friend, etc significantly reduces the effects of cancer and the side-effects from its treatment while providing comfort and improvement in the quality of life. During the study, family caregivers learned touch and massage techniques from an instructional DVD.
"The magnitude of the impact of family members was unexpected. Our research found significant reductions of pain, anxiety, fatigue, depression and nausea when massage was routinely administered at home by family and caregivers," states lead researcher William Collinge, Ph.D.
The study found massage by family members reduced stress/anxiety (44% reduction), pain (34%), fatigue (32%), depression (31%), and nausea (29%).

SOURCE Collinge and Associates

This type of study really confirms scientifically what we in the business have known for years and that is...touch and massage is ENORMOUSLY therapeutic. The effect of a human hand touching the skin of another individual in a caring and compassionate manner creates a powerful and positive effect.

Let's all take some time with our family and friends and use the Power of Touch to reduce stress and create Wellness!

Kevin Granger D.C.