Post by ftmi on Nov 3, 2008 10:09:36 GMT -5
The holiday season is a wonderful time. We share traditions and festivities with family. We seek out old friends and reminisce about the good times that we spent together. Every where we look, we see the wonderful holiday decorations on display. The whole world seems to be in a good mood; cheerful greetings are exchanged with complete strangers. Everything seems to be just right, perfect; we think in the backs of our minds, “Why couldn’t it be like this always?”
Did you know the holiday season is not “wonderful” for everyone? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression strikes about 17 million Americans each year. The holiday season can trigger anxiety, feelings of dread and depression. With the added demands of shopping, house guests, and family reunions; come higher stress levels.
How does one cope with this added stress or holiday depression? The first step should be a consultation with your family doctor. Your doctor may recommend medication. If you would prefer a holistic approach to treating stress and depression; discuss massage therapy as an alternative to medication with your doctor.
Massage therapy is a proven method of treatment for both physical and emotional stress. It is also an effective way to reduce anxiety and depression. Massage will increase the dopamine and serotonin levels in the bloodstream; which reduces stress and depression. Massage also decreases cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine levels. These are stress hormones and by reducing them through massage; you will effectively reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
Let Full Throttle Massage, Inc. help manage your holiday stress this year. Walk-ins are welcome although we suggest calling ahead for availabilty.
Don't get caught in the last minute holiday shopping rush. Give the gift of healing touch! Gift Certificates are available!
We accept Visa, Master Card, cash and personal checks.
Did you know the holiday season is not “wonderful” for everyone? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depression strikes about 17 million Americans each year. The holiday season can trigger anxiety, feelings of dread and depression. With the added demands of shopping, house guests, and family reunions; come higher stress levels.
How does one cope with this added stress or holiday depression? The first step should be a consultation with your family doctor. Your doctor may recommend medication. If you would prefer a holistic approach to treating stress and depression; discuss massage therapy as an alternative to medication with your doctor.
Massage therapy is a proven method of treatment for both physical and emotional stress. It is also an effective way to reduce anxiety and depression. Massage will increase the dopamine and serotonin levels in the bloodstream; which reduces stress and depression. Massage also decreases cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine levels. These are stress hormones and by reducing them through massage; you will effectively reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
Let Full Throttle Massage, Inc. help manage your holiday stress this year. Walk-ins are welcome although we suggest calling ahead for availabilty.
Don't get caught in the last minute holiday shopping rush. Give the gift of healing touch! Gift Certificates are available!
We accept Visa, Master Card, cash and personal checks.