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Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, many people are doing what they can to stay healthy. Although practicing social distancing, wearing face masks, and hand-washing are recommended to avoid the virus, there are other ways to protect your body from future threats. For example, a shiatsu massage promotes immune system function, helping you fight illnesses. Here’s how it works.

How Shiatsu Massage Can Improve Immunity

1. Restores Energy Flow

The main objective of a shiatsu massage is to clear blockages in qi flow. This is done by applying pressure to different meridian channels. Removing the blockages restores the energy flow imbalances that make the body susceptible to contracting viruses.

2. Improves Lymph Flow

shiatsu massageLymph fluid helps remove toxins in tissue, but health conditions can affect how this fluid flows through the body. A buildup of fluid in one area will cause swelling and reduce your ability to fight infection. By manipulating the vulnerable areas, shiatsu massage reduces swelling and inflammation, restoring proper lymph flow to keep you healthy. Drinking water after a massage will help the body naturally eliminate the toxins through urination.

3. Increases White Blood Cell Activity

Shiatsu and other forms of massage stimulate white blood cell activity. Cells flow throughout the bloodstream to destroy harmful pathogens. While they flow, they create antibodies to keep viruses and bacteria at bay and histamine to control how your immune system responds to invaders.

 

If you want to take advantage of the health benefits a shiatsu massage provides, contact the team at Aisen Chiryo Doin in Honolulu, HI. These award-winning, licensed therapists are led by Sensei Fumihikio Indei, and they’re trained to manipulate pressure points to improve circulation, relieve muscle cramps, prevent headaches, aid relaxation, and support your immune system. To get more information about their treatments, visit the website or call (808) 596-7354.

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