Drink plenty of water after a massage. Drinking sufficient water is important at any given time but drinking water after a massage is especially important because it helps the kidneys and other organs flush out the toxins that are released during the process. Massage therapy is also dehydrating, pumping interstitial fluids back into the lymphatic and circulatory systems and from there to the kidneys. Water also keeps the muscles and other tissues of the body hydrated and healthy. Coffee and tea, although considered fluids, are not a substitute for water because they are considered diuretics, meaning they promote the production of urine thus increasing the excretion of water from the body and causing further dehydration. Alcohol is also a diuretic. So plain old fashioned water is the best means of optimizing the benefits of your massage. Stay healthy!

Derrick Hebb
www.liquidmassage.ca