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Diet is only one aspect of human health.  Clean water, lots of it, for drinking and bathing, is essential.  Regular activity and movement, whether exercise or work, is necessary and natural for sustaining health.  Humans are social and need interaction with people.  Getting enough sleep (and rest), enough light (but not too much), continuing to challenge the mind, overcoming problems from the past, having fun, feeling connected with Nature or God, finding meaning and purpose all contribute to the big picture of human health.

     

Your body's innate detox system can get sluggish for a variety of reasons such as lack of regular exercise, too little fluids or fiber in your diet, frequent colds, or high stress. A massage can rev-up your body's natural detox process.
 
During massage therapy, the rhythmic strokes and pressure applied to muscles, tissues, and organs stimulates the circulatory system. When pressure is applied to body tissues, toxins are released from in between the muscle fibers and cells. Toxins are carried into circulation throughout the body and eliminated in a variety of ways.

1. Low Energy/Fatigued

On a normal basis you should feel good and have constant energy throughout the day.  Waking in the morning feeling sluggish, completely dragging by 10:00 am, and need that caffeinated beverage in the afternoon to avoid falling asleep are all signs that your liver may be clogged, working harder to try to remove excess toxins from your body.

2.  Insomnia/Trouble Sleeping

An excessively toxic body may cause...