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Posted on: March 2, 2015
It is estimated that 18 million people in America receive a massage on a regular basis. This makes it one of the most popular forms of alternative and complimentary medicine. When many people think about the benefits of massage therapy, they think about relaxation and meditation. However, there are many other benefits you can reap from getting a massage. Studies have shown that massage therapy can actually stimulate mitochondria growth. One of the studies that showed that massage therapy helps promote mitochondrial growth involved 17 athletes. The athletes were asked to undergo three leg biopsies. One of the biopsies was performed before they exercise, the second biopsy was performed after a 10 minute massage, and the third was performed 2.5 hours after they had performed an intense workout. The scientists found that the massage therapy helped promote mitochondria synthesis of mitochondria. They also believe that the pain relief benefits of massage therapy may come from the fact that it helps promote mitochondria growth. Additionally, getting a massage can help curb inflammation. The benefits of mitochondria growth are numerous. Mitochondria is known as the cell's powerhouse. The mitochondria and the nucleus are the only parts of the cell that have their own separate DNA. Mitochondria dysfunction is a condition that occurs when the cells fail to produce enough energy. This is extremely common in older people. In fact, mitochondrial dysfunction has been linked to Alzheimer's disease. It has also been linked to heart failure and type 2 diabetes. Fortunately, mitochondria growth has been shown to help reverse the effects of mitochondria dysfunction. It can also help reverse brain cell death. Furthermore, there has been evidence to suggest that if mitochondrial decay can be reversed, then one may actually be able to slow down the aging process.
