HOW ELIMINATING STRESS WILL ADD YEARS

TO YOUR LIFE

STRESS: THE SILENT KILLER

It’s a fact that everyone experiences stress. Often, this stress can be difficult to identify. Whether it’s from balancing parental duties, feeling

overloaded at the office or worrying about bills. Stress presents itself in one form or another. In many cases, stress goes unnoticed until it begins to take its toll on a person’s health.

FIND A SOLUTION TO RELIEVE STRESS INSIDE

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LEM A lthough occasionally experiencing one or two of the effects may

not be major cause for concern, having a number of symptoms may mean a person is under more stress than they thought.

SYMPTOMS OF STRESS:Rapid breathing or shortness of breathExcessive sweating

Dry mouth

Cold hands, feet or skin

Tightening of the muscles

Rapid heartbeat

Increased muscle spasms

Change in appetite and sleep habits

‘Nervous’ behavior such as twitching, teeth grinding or pacing

Higher susceptibility to illnesses

Stomach and skin problems

Nausea or headaches

Constant fatigue or feeling worn out

Other aches and pains

H e r e ’ s w h at h a p p e n s : When the body is under physical or emotional stress, the adrenal gland produces cortisol, the “fight-or-flight” hormone. Back when humans lived in caves and hunted for food, the presence of danger initiated feelings of stress and signaled the release of cortisol. In today’s digital age,

people are more sedentary and this cortisol builds up over time.

Today’s lifestyles lead to higher levels of cortisol than our bodies may be prepared for. Knowing your limits of managing stress is crucial to avoid detrimental

health effects and maintain overall wellness. Cortisol can cause damage that you may not expect, including:

Weight gain (especially in abdomen)Weakened immune systemReduced bone formationInhibited collagen formation (which can lead to wrinkles)Increased blood pressureImpaired cognitive performanceSuppressed thyroid function

CORTISOL, PUBLIC ENEMY #1

SOLUTION

A lthough massage has been associated with luxury, countless studies in recent years argue that it’s essential to a healthy lifestyle. Clinically proven to

reduce stress, massage therapy has a number of benefits that contribute to your overall well-being, including serving as a non-invasive method of dealing with the effects of stress. Unlike pain relievers, muscle relaxers or other pharmaceutical drugs, massage therapy is a natural, effective way to relieve stress.

BUT NOT ALL MASSAGE IS CREATED EQUAL

Trained massage therapists have the knowledge and experience required to administer the right type of massage and level of pressure you need.

SYMPTOMS OF STRESS:

SOLUTION

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MASSAGE IS PROVEN TO IMPROVE YOUR OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE BY:

Reducing cortisol levels, lowering chronic stress levels

Reducing general muscle tension

Improving both mood and sleep quality

Releasing endorphins to help calm the peripheral nervous system

Promoting relaxationrelieving anxiety and pain

Take Control of Stress and Live the Best Life Possible

MASSAGE IS A GREAT WAY TO GET RID OF STRESS IN YOUR LIFE,

SO WHY NOT TAKE ADVANTAGE?You only have one life to live,

so start living it well! Contact Massage Envy Spa for specialized

and personalized massage therapy. We offer a range of massage types including deep tissue, reflexology, prenatal, sports and more, so that we can serve the health needs of individuals at any stage. Every massage therapist at Massage Envy Spa

is trained and certified. Plus, with Massage Envy Spa it’s even easier for you to access these great health benefits. With 25 locations in San Diego, we offer convenient, affordable and professional massage therapy services so that you know you are getting the best treatment possible.

CONTACT MASSAGE ENVY SPA TODAY!

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