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Hot Stone Massage
The effect on different systems:
Cells & Tissue
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increased blood supply causes more rapid cell renewal
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helps rid tissues of waste, enabling better function
Vascular
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increases the blood circulation
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helps to heat up cold extremities
- generally increases the heart’s function
Lymphatic
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increases flow of lymph
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ensures glands and vessels keep fluid moving through them
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detoxifies
Respiratory
Digestive
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increases peristalsis
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helps to prevent constipation
Urinary
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increase production of urine
Endocrine
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speeds up circulation of hormones
Autonomic nervous system is affected, due to relaxation
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