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In Arizona’s Ahwatukee Foothills News ‘Tukee Talk January 17 post, news reporter Allison Hurtado writes about the “Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System”. She shares Phoenix Anti-Aging Clinic’s naturopathic doctor Matthew Cavaiola’s suggestions in boosting a person’s immune system naturally. Aside from vitamins and minerals, he suggests acupuncture, chiropractic care and massages. “A study out of Cedars-Sinai Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences reports that people who undergo massage experience measurable changes in their body’s immune response,” writes Hurtado.

Benefits of Pregnancy Massage

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Article by Ben Pianese

What Is Pregnancy Massage?

Like any other type of massage, prenatal massage focuses on improving the overall well-being of the body, by relaxing the muscles, eliminating pain, soothing sore spots and improving circulation and mobility. In addition to that, prenatal massage also focuses on the unique necessities of the pregnant woman.

This means some changes are made in the usual ways of performing the massage. The most significant change regards the woman’s position. Pregnant women cannot simply lie on the massage table with their face pointed towards the floor because of their swollen, sensitive breasts and, especially, because of their big, round belly. Lying on the back is also not a suitable solution; this results in an increased pressure on the vein that carries the blood from the legs to the heart, because of the uterus’s tremendous weight. This is why the prenatal massage requires a special table, which has some hollowed-out spots, so that the woman would be able to lie on it with her face down. Special pillows to support the belly and breasts are also required. If there is no special table, the woman can lie comfortably on her side, with the help of bolsters (pillows with a special design). This position is often considered to be more comfortable for pregnant women, especially during their later stage of pregnancy.

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In the past 9 years, I have had 3 normal pregnancies and healthy children. While the pregnancies were all normal and complication-free, I had all the different feelings going through both my mind and body. Between muscle and joint pain, there is also weight gain (in my case, this was quite substantial) causing physical discomfort. I never considered that there was any way of gaining some relief. I now know there is! It is a pregnancy massage. I recently discovered (maybe too late for me) that this is an option when pregnant, in most circumstances.

During pregnancy, we have normal feelings of stress, anxiety, even anxiety, as well as happiness and anticipation. Knowing there is a human being growing within us, we try extra hard to take care of ourselves, as well as the baby. However, some of these feelings can be relieved by a wonderful massage.

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How great to be pregnant! It’s a time of joys and challenges. There are so many aches and pains, such discomfort. Though we are gaining weight, have muscle and joint pain, we are elated. What can we possibly do to alleviate this? I recently heard about pregnancy massage. What a luxury! During my pregnancies, I wish I had heard of this. In most circumstances, pregnancy massages can be a great relief and comfort.

All the normal feelings of stress and anxiety come to the forefront upon realization that there is now a new human being growing inside, and this child is a huge priority. There is joy and anticipation that goes along with these feelings. Often we can benefit from a pregnancy massage, just as we can benefit from a massage when not pregnant.

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How great to be pregnant! It’s a time of joys and challenges. There are so many aches and pains, such discomfort. Though we are gaining weight, have muscle and joint pain, we are elated. What can we possibly do to alleviate this? I recently heard about pregnancy massage. What a luxury! During my pregnancies, I wish I had heard of this. In most circumstances, pregnancy massages can be a great relief and comfort.

All the normal feelings of stress and anxiety come to the forefront upon realization that there is now a new human being growing inside, and this child is a huge priority. There is joy and anticipation that goes along with these feelings. Often we can benefit from a pregnancy massage, just as we can benefit from a massage when not pregnant.

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In the past 9 years, I have had 3 normal pregnancies and healthy children. While the pregnancies were all normal and complication-free, I had all the different feelings going through both my mind and body. Between muscle and joint pain, there is also weight gain (in my case, this was quite substantial) causing physical discomfort. I never considered that there was any way of gaining some relief. I now know there is! It is a pregnancy massage. I recently discovered (maybe too late for me) that this is an option when pregnant, in most circumstances.

When pregnant, we all know that we must, not only take care of ourselves, but also of the new baby growing within us. We have many feelings, some of them stress, anxiety, depression, as well as joy of the wonders and challenges ahead. All these feelings are normal, and can be alleviated a bit, unbeknownst to us through a pregnancy massage.

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In the past 9 years, I have had 3 normal pregnancies and healthy children. While the pregnancies were all normal and complication-free, I had all the different feelings going through both my mind and body. Between muscle and joint pain, there is also weight gain (in my case, this was quite substantial) causing physical discomfort. I never considered that there was any way of gaining some relief. I now know there is! It is a pregnancy massage. I recently discovered (maybe too late for me) that this is an option when pregnant, in most circumstances.

During pregnancy, we have normal feelings of stress, anxiety, even anxiety, as well as happiness and anticipation. Knowing there is a human being growing within us, we try extra hard to take care of ourselves, as well as the baby. However, some of these feelings can be relieved by a wonderful massage.

Read the rest of this entry

How great to be pregnant! It’s a time of joys and challenges. There are so many aches and pains, such discomfort. Though we are gaining weight, have muscle and joint pain, we are elated. What can we possibly do to alleviate this? I recently heard about pregnancy massage. What a luxury! During my pregnancies, I wish I had heard of this. In most circumstances, pregnancy massages can be a great relief and comfort.

When pregnant, we all know that we must, not only take care of ourselves, but also of the new baby growing within us. We have many feelings, some of them stress, anxiety, depression, as well as joy of the wonders and challenges ahead. All these feelings are normal, and can be alleviated a bit, unbeknown to us through a pregnancy massage.

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As wonderful as being pregnant is, it can become very stressful due to all of the changes that occur in a woman’s body. Therefore, the best way to relieve stress and promote a healthy pregnancy for a woman and baby, is by having a pregnancy massage. There are various benefits for having a pregnancy massage. A woman can go to a massage therapist and even her partner can help perform a pregnancy massage. The following is a list of all of the benefits that a woman receives from a pregnancy massage.

• Pregnancy massages help to circulate the blood in the lymphatic and circulatory systems. This stimulation leads to more energetic moms to be. It also normalizes the blood pressure. The circulation also helps to release oxygen and nutrients to the mom and baby making them healthier.
• Pregnancy massages relax the muscles which in turn help to get rid of any type of cramps, tension, stress, tightening of the muscle etc. It also helps these things from preventing. The mother to be will also be able to rest easier at night because she is relieved from stress.
• Hormone levels constantly change in pregnant women yet you will be able to stabilize them a pit from a pregnancy massage because it stimulates the glandular secretions.
• A pregnancy massage will also stimulate lactic acids and other harmful toxins in the body and will make them leave the body. This helps to prevent from muscle fatigue as well.
• Pregnancy massages are also known to help relieve or lower the likeliness of depression in the mother to be.
• As the muscles are relaxed they are able to stretch better and increases the flexibility in a pregnancy massage. Therefore, this will come in handy while giving birth and the months leading up to the birth.

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Massage has got its name and fame since years as each and every individual enjoy the touch by hands. It is sure to bring about a change in aches and pains of the body. Pregnancy is the period where a lot of hormone changes take place. This effect in shown in body with a lot of discomfort and pain in particular areas of the body such as hips, stomach, breast etc.

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