Wednesday, May 28, 2014

MELT and weight loss

What is this thing called MELT?  For those who do not know, MELT is a self-treatment technique created by Sue Hitzmann that manipulates the fascial system.  The fascia is the connective tissue that runs as one piece under the skin and connects your left ear to your right big toe.  MELT treats the connective tissue as a whole to rehydrate the system.

Why rehydrate?

When the connective tissue is properly hydrated, there is more effective communication between the connective tissue, nerve endings, and the autonomic nervous system.  This is calming to the parasympathetic system (your fight or flight system) and can reduce stress, can reduce cortisol levels, and can encourage better quality sleep.  While dehydration of the connective tissue is normal, MELT may help to reduce and repair the process.

How does this help weight loss?

The rehydration of the connective tissue can reduce your sugar cravings.  It also can help improve cell metabolism because the cells are no longer protecting themselves from starvation.  This means the cells are no longer working to preserve fluids inside, so nutrients, minerals, and available fluids can flow properly through the cell membrane.

Essentially, MELT is a self-help treatment that empowers you, the client, to improve movement and flexibility; thus, reducing pain and anxiety.  The pleasant side-effect is you  feel better, you sleep better, and you suffer fewer cravings.

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