Happiness is...

A full body massage. Just say ahhhhhhhh....

And it's good for your health too! I googled a bit to share some benefits of massage and found a really nice article. Some of the key benefits are:

• Increases circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs.
• Stimulates the flow of lymph, the body's natural defense system, against toxic invaders. For example, in breast cancer patients, massage has been shown to increase the cells that fight cancer.
• Increased circulation of blood and lymph systems improves the condition of the body's largest organ - the skin.
• Increases joint flexibility.
• Releases endorphins - the body's natural painkiller - and is being used in chronic illness, injury and recovery from surgery to control and relieve pain.
• Improves range-of-motion and decreases discomfort for patients with low back pain.
• Relieves pain for migraine sufferers and decreases the need for medication.

To see the full article
http://www.massagetherapy.com/articles/index.php?article_id=468

So if it isn't already on your list, add massages to the things you can do to be healthier!