In addition to improving immunity, tattoos are also associated with many other health benefits, including reducing stress. Studies have shown that people with multiple tattoos have lower levels of cortisol-stress hormone. In addition, the release of adrenaline and endorphins attached to the tattoo means that some people are actually enjoying the painful process!
In contemporary culture, the medical effects of tattoos are usually more focused on improving health than on physical health benefits. Tattoos are ultimately a form of creative self-expression, with various meanings depending on the individual. For some people, tattoos are a decorative way to enhance self-confidence. Others hope to commemorate someone or something meaningful to them through a permanent artwork.
Perhaps the most interesting is the increasing use of tattoos to help the wearer overcome past traumas. Tattoo artist Paul Booth explained: “Survival, painful patience and images that ultimately represent your past experience can be cured. The result is that you feel empowered because you have suffered and survived.”
In this sense, tattoos can be understood as a form of alternative therapy, a bit like acupuncture. Except this time, the pain resolved was not physical. On the contrary, the healing power of tattoos comes from helping the wearer deal with deeper emotional pain. As Paul said, in this case, tattoos enhance emotional power by enduring physical painful experiences.
It is this treatment effect that highlights the change in people's attitudes towards medical tattoos. Few people now rely on tattoos to improve their physical diseases, and most people do not believe in the healing power of ancient tattooing practices.
Instead, tattooing is now a way for the wearer to improve the overall health of the wearer. This may be due to the freedom of self-expression or the increased confidence that the new ink brings. However, the medicinal value of contemporary tattoos may be as simple as providing a sealing effect. It now appears that this is the real healing power that tattoos provide to the wearer.
