The lymphatic system is a collection of vessels and nodes that run parallel to the cardiovascular system. The fluid within the lymph vessels is called "lymph" and it is made from the blood plasma. Lymph carries nutrients, oxygen, and hormones to the interstitial spaces then removes toxins and cellular wastes products. The nodes help to return the fluid back to the vessels which then carry the fluid to the heart where it enters the cardiovascular system and is carried to our eliminating organs. With a properly functioning lymphatic system our body can receive and eliminate the necessary compon ..read more

Do you really know what the benefits of having a Massage Treatment? Here at Martinus Massage we are experts in not only massage and healing treatments, but in all manners of health and wellness.   Here are just ten of the possible benefits of having a full body massage:   1. Makes you feel beautiful - The increased blood flow improves tour skin tone and reduces visible and no-visible signs of aging.   2. Makes you feel happy - During a massage the “happiness hormones” serotonin and endorphins get released into the bloodstream, combating feelings of depression.   3. Makes y ..read more

Business is most often conducted from the seat of a chair or sitting behind the wheel. Whether you are in front of a computer, a desk, a phone, in a vehicle, or on an airplane, the fact is that a lot of people’s jobs require them to sit in one position for extended periods of time. Is My Job Affecting My Posture? Sitting in one position can cause many problems when it comes to your body. Muscles and joints require movement to function so when you’re sitting for up to nine hours a day, stress can accumulate, muscle can shorten which compacts your body causing aches and pains. For most people ..read more