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3. It boosts your immunity

By reducing stress and stress hormones, massage boosts
the level of “natural killer cells” in your body, which are
your first defense against invaders. Massage has been
shown to even boost immunity in people with severely
decreased immune systems, such as patients with breast
cancer.

4. it’s a great pain reliever

Whether you’ve got muscular pain, chronic headaches
or a migraine, or even labor pains, massage has been
shown to significantly decrease and relieve pain.

5. It boosts your mood & Relieves PMS
symptoms

Treatments such as increase your brain’s level of feel-
good hormones like dopamine and serotonin.
A small study of a group of women with severe PMS
found that massage reduced a variety of symptoms such
as pain, water retention, and mood swings.

6. Relax

If you just want to get a few spa treatments, hang out
by the pool, and eat cheeseburgers for lunch, try a re-
sort spa. There’s a huge range in terms of price, facilities
and amenities. Ask if they offer exercise classes, how
often and if there’s an extra charge. These are often the
best choices for families because of kids club. Many also
have golfing and lavish dining. You can find one in every
state, including the Caribbean.

7. Reconnect with people you love

Spas are a great place to spend time with the people you
love. Destination spas are especially fun for girlfriend
getaways and quality time with your mom, daughter or
sister. But destination spas can be social, so if you want
to rekindle a romance, choose a small resort spa in your
own state and go have fun.

In addition to convince your significant other, this
should convince you that taking care of yourself in this
way is truly essential to your health and success. Dis-
cover yourself and create vibrant health.

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