A mom’s life is a constant juggling act. Between keeping the kids lives balanced – nutrition, school, extra-curricular activities – and trying to find time for herself, stress is bound to occur. Since many women are unaware of the amount of stress they deal with on a day-to-day basis, harmful symptoms can disguise themselves and lead to more serious problems.

Stress often appears in ways that most can’t readily identify and some of the more serious symptoms might not be detected without a trip to your physician. Heart disease, high blood pressure and an irregular heartbeat are three highly-common indications stress levels are too high, but most people are unaware that their body is trying to tell them something. We look to our doctors for guidance, but if we are unaware that there’s a problem, it’s hard to determine a solution.

Stress can surface itself in more than just obvious, physical symptoms like tension headaches or the inability to relax. Other not-so clear symptoms such as depression, anxiety and loss of memory can be signs that your stress level could be in the danger zone. When a person has a high stress level, the body goes into survival mode and is forced to reroute normal brain patterns and reactions. Since the body and mind are forced to react in an unusual pattern, mental health can suffer tremendously.


One way to control stress is through massage therapy. A bi-monthly 90 minute massage therapy session has tremendous benefits for those who suffer from stress. The immediate physical benefits after receiving a massage help aid in relieving the most noticeable symptoms of stress and the firm pressure of a massage allows the body to release toxins due to the increased blood flow. Directly after a massage therapy session, the body is more tranquil, relaxed and refreshed -- which also has an effect on one’s cognitive functions.

With a well-rounded wellness program, including massage therapy sessions, the body will begin to produce more serotonin, the hormone in control of the chemical in your body that releases positive, happy thoughts and lowers cortisol (stress hormone) levels. This chemical also creates a stronger immune system.

If adding stress relieving therapeutic massage sessions to your routine is something you’re interested in, Massage Envy memberships are an affordable way to aid in building your road to a more stress-free lifestyle.

Massage Envy centers provide carefully customized massage treatments that fit each individual’s needs, plus its affordable and convenient (open late, seven days a week). Massage Envy has 27 locations across the Valley. To find a Phoenix day spa near you or to schedule an appointment please visit Massageenvy.com or Facebook.com/MassageEnvyAZ .


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