Ÿ	It improves skin texture and appearance (through increased blood supply and desquamation - rubbing away of dead skin cells)

Ÿ	Blood and lymph circulations are affected, speeding up nutrition in body tissues and elimination of their waste, thus improving function and accelerating the healing process

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Ÿ	Tired, tense muscles benefit and joint mobility is increased.  To some extent, massage can compensate for lack of exercise as muscle tone is improved - useful in cases of injury

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Ÿ	Digestive system is helped as peristalsis (the passage of food through the body) is encouraged and toxins are flushed out through an increased production of urine

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Ÿ	On the psychological level, it can induce a deep state of relaxation through the soothing effect on the nervous system and induced deep breathing, which is particularly beneficial to the stressed and anxious client, resting and calming the mind