Massage Therapy: Positive Shifts in Body Chemistry
Can massage therapy positively shift the body’s chemistry? Research across many conditions and stressors found consistent patterns including lower cortisol (the stress hormone) and higher serotonin and dopamine (mood-boosting neurotransmitters). Studies looked at issues like depression and pain syndromes, autoimmune conditions (including asthma and chronic fatigue), immune-related conditions (including HIV and breast cancer), and stress […]