Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics can all benefit from the relaxing
effects of professional massage therapy. Everyone knows that living with
diabetes involves a certain amount of stress. Because the human body is
designed to respond to stress with a fight-or-flight response, stress tends to
raise blood sugar levels.
Massage is useful in relieving stress, even for non-diabetics.
It lowers the heart rate and blood pressure while relaxing muscles and
increasing endorphins, all of which results in a sense of well-being.
Circulation and Neuropathy
Many diabetics have poor circulation, and Elakzhi or Patrapinda
swedanam massage therapy are known for promoting increased circulation. Regular
massage helps move blood through congested areas of the body, flushing lactic
acid from your muscles and enabling more oxygen-rich blood to flow in.
Neuropathy is another possible side effect of diabetes, and
massage has proven helpful in triggering an endorphin release that raises your
pain threshold. Elakzhi or Patrapinda swedanam massage therapy release
serotonin and oxytocin in your body, which can relieve chronic pain.
Blood Sugar Awareness
Dr. Ruchi Gulati, recommends taking precautions to avoid
hypoglycemia during a massage. Of course that's a good policy during any
activity, from driving to swimming, but it's especially important during
massage therapy - because deeply restful relaxation might make symptoms of an
insulin reaction easier to overlook.
Make sure to tell your professional SukhAyurveda Massage therapist
about the possibility of hypoglycemia, and how you handle it (with glucose
tablets, a soft drink, or some other preferred method), so you can relax and
enjoy the calming effect of your relaxing massage session.
Happy Ayurveda!
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