Relaxation through body massage is important as it reduces stress hormones, relaxes muscles and tension knots in the body.

BODY MASSAGE BENEFITS:

• Helps blood circulation and the lymphatic system.
• Relaxes and normalises soft tissues.
• Helps to enhance the delivery of oxygen in the body and nutrients to the cells.
• Improves cellular health, tissue function.
• Helps the body to remove waste product more efficiently.
• Helps to reduce swelling from the body.
• Applying pressure relaxes muscles, tendons and ligaments.
• Massage helps to reduce anxiety, insomnia and persistent fatigue.

And we haven’t even mentioned the sheer joy of a hot shower after a massage!

We recommend at least three massages every month with a trained therapist.

The columnist manages Ishrat’s Hair & Skin Studio, Lord Sinha Road, Calcutta. Contact @ishratansar