The Benefits of Massage on Stress Perception

I found this article just recently and thought I would post it here so you can see for yourself just how effective massage really is, not only for people with injuries, but for our general wellbeing.

A randomised study of the effects of massage therapy compared to guided relaxation on well-being and stress perception among older adults

The study was set out as a randomised pilot study and included 54 participants aged 60 and older to receive either 50 minutes of massage therapy twice weekly for four weeks or guided relaxation delivered to the participant via a trained assistant using visualisation and muscle relaxation.

The study found statistically significant, positive changes in anxiety, depression, positive well-being, vitality, general health, and perceived stress among the group who received massage.

Sharpe, PA, Williams, HG, Granner, ML & Hussey, JR 2007, 'A randomised study of the effects of massage therapy compared to guided relaxation on well-being and stress perception among older adults', Complimentary Therapies and Medicine, vol. 15, pp. 157-63

If you would like a copy of the article, please don't hesitate to get in touch, and I will gladly forward it to you.

With this in mind, what are you waiting for? 

Book in for your next massage, and feel the difference! 

Physical activity, exercise, depression and anxiety disorders

The following review looks at various studies in an attempt to critically review the available literature regarding (1) the association of physical activity, exercise and the prevalence and incidence of depression and anxiety disorders and (2) the potential therapeutic activity of exercise training in patients with depression or anxiety disorders.

While we are all vaguely aware that exercise is 'good', there are mountains of studies out there proving just how amazing and far-reaching the effects really are. This particular paper also mentions the possibility of exercise and it's possible role in the prevention of mental disorders.

Diet and ADHD

Another study identifying the link between diet induced ADHD and the beneficial effects of a restricted elimination diet. This particular study involved 100 children who were prescribed diets based on individual IgG blood rest results.

The study found a restricted elimination diet to be an incredibly valuable tool to assess if ADHD may be food induced in individual children. For a copy of the article contact us.

Pissler, LM, Frankena, K, Toorman, J, Savelkoul, HF, Dubois, AE, Rodrigues Pereira, R, Haagen, TA, Rommelse, NN, Buitelaar, JK 2011, 'Effects of a restricted elimination diet on the behaviour of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
(INCA study): a randomised controlled trial', The Lancet, vol. 377, no. 9764, pp. 494-503

If your child suffers from behavioural difficulties, book in now to see how we can help using nutrition.