Sleep and Massage - Circadian Rhythms and Singing the Blues

Sleep and Massage therapy should be a normal partMassage therapy is a technique of applying pressure
of your natural life rhythm. We have a biological clockon the upper tissue levels of the body using kneading
that is called a circadian rhythm. This rhythm is whatand pounding and rubbing. Sleep and massage are
keeps us healed and whole. On a 24-hour cycle, theperfect partners, because massage activates the
sleep and wake rhythms carry us through the vitalityparasympathetic half of the autonomic nervous
of the day and the restfulness of the night.system for relaxation.
But what happens when you interrupt any rhythm?Massage also turns off the sympathetic nervous
Pretend you are at a stunning Beethovan concertsystem which is the source of stress. In doing so,
listening to a piece being performed, awaiting thegetting a massage and relieving stress create better
crescendo. Suddenly, the music quits.sleep patterns. If you want to sleep and massage
When rhythms are broken or interrupted, the resulttherapy can help, there is no reason to delay. It is a
is discord and feelings of anxiousness and maybetherapeutic drug-free means of reducing incidences
even anger. Interrupting the circadian rhythmsof insomnia. Instead of singing the blues, you will be
produces the same results. Lack of sleep can havesinging songs of exaltation.
you singing the blues all night long. Massage helpsSleep and Massage - All Night Long
restore balance so the rhythms of your life ebb andThe daylight hours must not be long enough, because
flow in a natural pattern.many of us use what should be sleep time to stress
Sleep and Massage - Chronobiology and Songs ofabout problems. Massage therapy is a technique that
Exaltationcan eliminate the physical results of the day's
Chronobiology is the study of biological rhythms andstresses so sleep is enhanced. There are many
that is what sleep is - a biological rhythm. When yourreasons why sleep and massage make a great match
sleep is consistently poor or constantly interrupted, it- reasons both emotional and physical.
has a direct impact on your physical and emotional- Lessens lower back pain
health. While you are sleeping, the body is preparing- Eases chronic fatigue syndrome
for another wake cycle. It is during sleep that most- Reduces muscle tension
of the healing process takes place.- Eliminates headaches
Sleep promotes immune function and restores- Lessens effects of medicinal side-effects on sleep
metabolic balance. During sleep, brain proteins are- Relieves stress
increased which affects mental acuity the next day.- Assists with weight control
Adequate sleep is instrumental in maintaining weight.- Relaxes nervous tension
Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by a- Increases blood circulation
severe lack of sleep.Hospitals use physical therapy massage to help
The consequences of insomnia on your health includeinsomniacs sleep as an alternative to drugs. If you
loss of concentration and decision-making abilities. Itcan't sleep and massage therapy sounds as if it can
causes irritability and emotional instability. Many peoplehelp, please visit your local massage therapist. She or
turn to over-the-counter drugs to combat insomnia,he can help you find your circadian rhythm again.
but massage and insomnia relief is a much moreGet a massage and sleep will be restored as a time
natural approach to the problem. If you haveof rest instead of a time of restlessness. You will be
insomnia and message therapy is available to you, lifeable to sleep all night long, waking refreshed instead
is about to improve drastically.of tired and tense.