STRESS:
THE SILENT KILLER HOW ELIMINATING STRESS WILL ADD YEARS TO YOUR LIFE
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t’s a fact that everyone experiences stress. Often, this stress can be difficult to identify. Whether it’s from balancing parental duties, feeling overloaded at the office or worrying about bills. Stress presents itself in one form or another. In many cases, stress goes unnoticed until it begins to take its toll on a person’s health.
FIND A SOLUTION TO RELIEVE STRESS INSIDE
THE PROBLEM
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lthough occasionally experiencing one or two of the effects may not be major cause for concern, having a number of symptoms may mean a person is under more stress than they thought.
SYMPTOMS OF STRESS: Rapid breathing or shortness of breath Excessive sweating Dry mouth Cold hands, feet or skin Tightening of the muscles Rapid heartbeat
Increased muscle spasms
Stomach and skin problems
Change in appetite and sleep habits
Nausea or headaches
‘Nervous’ behavior such as twitching, teeth grinding or pacing
Constant fatigue or feeling worn out Other aches and pains
Higher susceptibility to illnesses
Here’s what happens:
When the body is under physical or emotional stress, the adrenal gland produces cortisol, the “fight-or-flight” hormone. Back when humans lived in caves and hunted for food, the presence of danger initiated feelings of stress and signaled the release of cortisol. In today’s digital age, people are more sedentary and this cortisol builds up over time.
CORTISOL, PUBLIC ENEMY #1
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oday’s lifestyles lead to higher levels of cortisol than our bodies may be prepared for. Knowing your limits of managing stress is crucial to avoid detrimental health effects and maintain overall wellness. Cortisol can cause damage that you may not expect, including:
Weight gain (especially in abdomen) Weakened immune system Reduced bone formation Inhibited collagen formation (which can lead to wrinkles) Increased blood pressure Impaired cognitive performance Suppressed thyroid function
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SOLUTION A
lthough massage has been associated with luxury, countless studies in recent years argue that it’s essential to a healthy lifestyle. Clinically proven to reduce stress, massage therapy has a number of benefits that contribute to your overall well-being, including serving as a non-invasive method of dealing with the effects of stress. Unlike pain relievers, muscle relaxers or other pharmaceutical drugs, massage therapy is a natural, effective way to relieve stress.
MASSAGE IS PROVEN TO IMPROVE YOUR OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE BY: Reducing cortisol levels, lowering chronic stress levels
Releasing endorphins to help calm the peripheral nervous system
Reducing general muscle tension
Promoting relaxation relieving anxiety and pain
Improving both mood and sleep quality
BUT NOT ALL MASSAGE IS CREATED EQUAL Trained massage therapists have the knowledge and experience required to administer the right type of massage and level of pressure you need.
Take Control of Stress and Live the Best Life Possible
MASSAGE IS A GREAT WAY TO GET RID OF STRESS IN YOUR LIFE,
SO WHY NOT TAKE ADVANTAGE?
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ou only have one life to live, so start living it well! Contact Massage Envy Spa for specialized and personalized massage therapy. We offer a range of massage types including deep tissue, reflexology, prenatal, sports and more, so that we can serve the health needs of individuals at any stage. Every massage therapist at Massage Envy Spa
is trained and certified. Plus, with Massage Envy Spa it’s even easier for you to access these great health benefits. With 25 locations in San Diego, we offer convenient, affordable and professional massage therapy services so that you know you are getting the best treatment possible.
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