Weekly routine could ERASE blood pressure worries [Get ready to relax!]
January isn’t even HALF over…
And I think we can all agree that we’re already ready for a break.
I’m not sure what we thought would happen when the calendar flipped over to the year 2021… but this sure ain’t it.
If stress is running high… you need to worry about the effect it could have on your blood pressure.
Even if you’ve NEVER been diagnosed with hypertension… it’s a good idea to keep your BP in check.
And it turns out that one of the tools for controlling BP is also one of the most RELAXING things you can do!
It’s easy to dismiss as a “treat”… or a “splurge”…
But here’s why this therapy should be considered ESSENTIAL for anyone who’s keeping an eye on their BP!
A stroke of genius
You might think that deep tissue massage is reserved only for those once-in-a-blue-moon “spa days” you may indulge in…
But the truth is that when it’s done the right way… this type of “bodywork” can trigger REAL and SIGNIFICANT changes in your health!
In fact, you can trace its origins back to the ancient Egyptians… who used this PENETRATING massage technique to relieve chronic pain.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, practitioners apply deep pressure in order to improve the “life force” (or “Qi”) of patients who may be deficient in “vital energy.”
Modern science has confirmed those traditional uses, with evidence of even MORE health benefits to boot…
Including for those whose blood pressure may be spiking.
In one study, deep tissue massage reduced systolic (or “top”) BP numbers by an average of 10 points… and diastolic (or “bottom”) numbers by an average of 5 points.
And all it took was just ONE massage session that lasted LESS than an hour.
That might not sound like much…
But just a few points could be enough to get your doc off your back… and keep him from pushing BP-lowering drugs on you!
Even better, those blood pressure benefits appear to be LASTING…
Because as another study found, BP numbers could STAY low for DAYS after the massage took place.
Now, you know how a good rubdown can help RELIEVE stress… STIMULATE blood flow… and RELAX tightened muscles.
But there’s something else going on here, too…
Because deep tissue massage targets your lymphatic system… and healthy circulation DEPENDS on proper lymphatic drainage!
Deep tissue massage can also RELIEVE excess water retention and swelling…
Which is why your therapist will tell you to drink plenty of water… and why you might feel like you have to pee right afterwards.
But unlike Big Pharma’s diuretics too often prescribed for hypertension, deep tissue massage is totally natural and drug-free!
Now, if you find that this type of hands-on therapy is a little too deep for you… the good news is that your blood pressure numbers could benefit from a lighter touch, too…
Like the kind you’ll get with a Swedish massage.
Even better, you can incorporate aromatherapy into your massage routine… by having your therapist actually incorporate essential oils into their massage oil or by simply scenting the room.
Two options to try are neroli oil and ylang ylang — both of which have shown to alleviate hypertension, simply by being INHALED!
To getting what you “knead,”
Melissa Young
