Massage Therapy Helps Reduce Cortisol Levels

Massage Therapy Helps Reduce Cortisol Levels

Can massage therapy help reduce cortisol levels? Cortisol is usually produced in the body during stress and an overproduction can affect the body negatively. A one-hour massage lowers cortisol in your body while also releasing serotonin. Serotonin is sometimes called the “happy chemical” because it reduces feelings of depression and carries signals between nerves and […]