Stress has a major impact on physical and mental health: it increases anxiety, cognitive disorders and insomnia. It has been scientifically proven that stress, anxiety and insomnia affect our natural defences and make us more vulnerable to infections.
According to the WHO (World Health Organisation), cases of anxiety and depression are up 25% worldwide as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Furthermore, in its annual report for 2022, the American Global Wellness Institute highlights a 33% increase in the global wellness market, with a new sector that did not appear before the COVID crisis – the mental wellness market – alone representing more than 180 billion dollars.
This sector encompasses consumer spending on four categories of products, services and experiences:
1- self-improvement,
2- meditation and mindfulness,
3- products that stimulate the brain,
4- space and sleep. There is therefore strong demand for holistic treatments targeting mental state, vitality and sleep quality.
+90% of people consider themselves stressed*
66% of adults say that they have trouble sleeping**
MEDICAL ENDERMOLOGIE®
To help your patients improve their quality of life and enhance their overall wellness, LPG® experts have developed an innovative Vitality – Stress – Sleep endermologie® treatment protocol*** that has a positive impact on physical, mental and emotional well-being.
The effectiveness of this protocol has been validated by a new scientific study**** conducted by the beScored Institute in collaboration with the Institut du Sommeil (Sleep Institute), with significant results obtained from the 1st session.
The Vitality-Stress-Sleep (VSS) protocol combines three effects: nervous, circulatory and muscular, to improve overall well-being while strengthening one’s natural defences.
***Patent application filed.
****IMPACT OF A LPG CELLU M6 ALLIANCE® MULTISESSION PROGRAMME
Effect on cognitive performance, sleep quality,stress and immunity levels in stressed individuals. Pr. Christophe Hausswirth, PhD1,2,3, Dr. Alexandre Coste, PhD1, Dr. Vincent Raimondi, MD, PhD4, Dr. Cyril Schmit, PhD1, Dr. Anis Aloulou, PhD5, Dr. François Duforez, MD5, Nathalie Paradis6 & Pr. Damien Léger, MD, PhD7
19% reduction in cortisol after just 1 session (stress hormone)
38.1% reduction in muscle pain
+9.4% T Lymphocytes1
+2.5% Precision/concentration2
+76.6% Heart rate variability3
-50.9% Stress & anxiety4
-69% Pain5
-54.7% Insomnia6
1 T lymphocytes boost natural defences.
2 The results of precision cognitive tests are improved, indicating better concentration and vitality.
3 HRV is recognised as one of the best indicators of physical fitness and our body’s ability to adapt to its environment. An increase in HRV reflects a better balance in the nervous system and a reduction in stress.
4 Stress level went from a high borderline level to a mild level. PSS Index (Perceived Stress Scale Cohen et al. 1983). HADS Index (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Zigmond & Snaith, 1983).
5 Muscle and joint pain can be an indicator of stress. Reducing muscular pain allows for better recovery.
6 There was a reduction in insomnia-related problems: the level went from moderate (19.86) to no insomnia. ISI (Insomnia Severity Index).
This study shows that the Vitality, Stress, Sleep (VSS) endermologie® protocol significantly reduces stress, improves vitality and natural defences, reduces sleep disorders and improves overall mood.
In this study, 2 groups of volunteers were selected. All had a significant but non-pathological level of stress and sleep disorders.
A group of 15 participants received “fake” endermologie® sessions (placebo group treated with the ALLIANCE treatment head without suction) and a group of 14 participants received real endermologie® sessions (experimental group treated with the new VSS protocol).
The 2 groups had 2 sessions per week of 40 minutes over 5 weeks and were subjected to a series of objective and subjective evaluations.
In addition to the use of specific stress and anxiety questionnaires and concentration and accuracy tests (measurement of cognitive function), other indicators of stress were used:
– measurement of HRV (Heart Rate Variability): HRV corresponds to the balance between sympathetic (cardio-accelerating) and parasympathetic (cardio-decelerating) influences. A high HRV reflects a good balance in our nervous system and therefore a good general state of health. A low HRV reflects an imbalance and a state of stress.
– measurement of salivary cortisol, the stress hormone by definition: the more stressed we are, the more cortisol we secrete.
– measurement of muscular pain: when we’re stressed, we tend to tense up, which leads to muscular pain.
To assess sleep, participants wore a watch during the night which recorded various parameters such as the time spent in bed and the number of times the person moved. A specific sleep questionnaire was also used.
Finally, blood samples were taken before and after the programme in order to measure T lymphocytes, the cells in our immune system capable of recognising and neutralising an intruder.
The new endermologie® VSS protocol can therefore be delivered as an effective treatment to improve mental well-being and vitality, both as a treatment programme and as a one-shot boost to aesthetic results, which can be hindered by stress, anxiety or insomnia.
The effects are felt from the 1st session on vitality, stress, well-being and muscular pain.
Let’s not forget the WHO definition of health: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”.
“I am absolutely thrilled to share my recent experience with the LPG® programme. I was lucky enough to take part in a study that introduced me to this technique. After each session, I felt a deep sense of calmness and well-being throughout the day. In addition to these unexpected benefits, the physical results were just as pleasant. I highly recommend discovering this technique to anyone looking to feel good or better in body and mind.”
Audrey, 45 years old
"I am very pleased to have taken part in the LPG® study on stress, sleep and vitality. From the 1st session, I felt much "lighter". Each session gave me a feeling of relaxation, the massage brings a real moment of well-being, which is much appreciated in addition to its effectiveness.
After a few sessions, I noticed that my sleep had improved. I fell asleep more quickly and woke up less 'tired'.”
Laetitia - 53 years old
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