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Massage to Assist with Weight loss – by Caitlin Rushton LMT
Massage can help in quite a few different ways during your weight loss journey. Using abdominal cupping help’s your digestive system and getting regular massage will help increase your serotonin to help you stay positive and recovered to continue a healthy exercise program.
Cupping Therapy externally manipulates the digestive system and reproductive organs. It works the small and large intestines, stomach, colon and reproductive organs. Curled up inside the abdomen is about 22 feet of small intestine, leading to 5 feet of large intestine, with layers of plaque build up throughout the length of the intestinal tract, and then compact and harden. Cupping will improve appetite, digestion, bile flow and metabolism, aid in the treatment of distension and acidity, help with conception, relieve constipation and promote regularity of the bowels. The suction reaches up to 4 inches into the soft tissue, attachments and organs. It draws out toxins and inflammation from the body to the surface of the skin, where the lymphatic system eliminates them. Make sure to drink plenty of room-temperature water over the next several hours and expect multiple bowel movements over the next 24-72 hours. Cupping Therapy for the digestive system is a great way to stay regular as well as assist in detoxification of the body.
A 60-minute massage can lower cortisol, a hormone that’s produced in response to stress, by an average of 30 percent. And when cortisol levels decline, serotonin, one of the body’s anti-pain mechanisms increases by an average of 28 percent after receiving a massage. By lowering cortisol and increasing serotonin, you’re boosting your body’s ability to fight off pain, anxiety and feelings of sadness. So by getting a regular massage you can help combat negative feeling with positive feelings which will help you stick to your fitness and nutrition goals.
The Know-How with Herbs and Weight Loss – by Caitlin Rushton LMT
Weight loss is something that is on most peoples’ minds, but there are so many different theories and gimmicks to “help” you achieve your goal. There is no simple answer that will work for everyone. There can be many reasons why you have gained the weight that you want to lose; health issues, injuries, having a baby, bad eating habits, or maybe you are unsure. There is no quick answer or solution with your weight loss. However, there are many traditional and healthy ways you can reach your weight loss goals and keep your weight off.
In house we carry a wide range of Chinese/Western herbs & digestive bitters to help with the process. Digestive bitters are amazing for helping your gut flora, pancreas, and gallbladder, along with proper ways to eat and what exercises will best benefit you according to your body’s constitution and Dosha. If you’d like to learn more about our natural line of products or are looking for lifestyle advice to help you on your journey, getting to the root cause of weight gain, consultations are available.