Osteopathic lymphatic techniques reduces cortisol plasma level in rats after repeated treatments

On the effects of lymphatic therapy and cortisol levels…in rats. Read to the second paper to understand why this may be interesting.

“On the contrary and unexpectedly, cortisol level was significantly reduced in rats that were treated with lymphatic techniques. In untreated rat group cortisol level was, however, minimally increased. These findings were confirmed by the results of the replicated study.

This study demonstrates that repeated lymphatic treatment is a safe procedure. Moreover, lymphatic techniques induce reduction in cortisol level, which may be related to an anti-stress effect.”

Source:  International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine

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Source:  Obesity Research & Clinical Practice