Did you know acupressure and massage decrease your heart rate while increasing circulation? As blood is pushed?through your circulatory system,?your heart is able to slow down and pump more?efficiently. Both acupressure and massage induce the??Relaxation Response,??which lowers your heart rate, your respiratory rate and blood pressure.? It also?boosts?your immune system and generally decreases the physical effects of stress. And since stress is the precursor to illness and disease, one of the best ways to combat it is taking the time for one of these hands on therapies. Plus it just feels good!