Lymphatic Therapy
The proper functioning of the lymphatic system is critical
to your body's ability to detoxify and regenerate tissues,
the filtration of toxins and foreign substances, and
in maintaining a healthy immune system. When the lymph
circulation stagnates - due to fatigue, stress, lack
of physical activity, emotional shock, cold temperatures,
infections, substantial swelling, age, chemicals or
food additives - fluids, proteins, cells and toxins
accumulate and cellular functioning is significantly
compromised.
The lymph system can be described as hundreds of small
streams converging to form a river that flows to the
sea. Lymph drainage massage removes tiny blockages in
the streams so that the fluid can flow freely towards
its destination. Imagine that the work is smoothing
the stream beds, coaxing rocks and other debris out
of the way, and straightening the twists and bends to
make the stream flow more easily. Slow lymph function
can be compared to honey, (or cold maple syrup); it's
heavy and thick. Lymphatic massage helps to liquefy
it to move smoothly with increased circulation.
As the lymph vessels are located just under the skin
and above the muscle, this hands-on therapy involves
very light, subtle maneuvers to aid in the recirculation
of the lymphatic flow. It is deeply relaxing, and can
prove to be beneficial in the correction of numerous
conditions, as well as a useful tool in preventive health
maintenance. A wide range of practitioners are using
Lymph Drainage Therapy including: medical doctors, osteopathic
physicians, chiropractors, dentists, nurses, physical
therapists, occupational therapists, massage therapists,
bodyworkers and estheticians.
Applications & Benefits
Function of Lymph Nodes
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Filtration and purification for the
lymph circulation
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Capture and destroy toxins of the
body
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Production of lymphocytes (production
increases when the flow of lymph is increased through
the nodes, enabling the body to fight infections and
bacteria)
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Activates lymph function and circulation
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Assists in reducing edema (swelling)
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Stimulates the immune system
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Induces the relaxation response in
the nervous system
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Detoxification
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Deep relaxation to aid insomnia, stress,
loss of vitality
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Reduction in swelling – injury,
post-surgical, or water retention
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Alleviation of adipose & cellulite
tissues
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Regeneration of skin tissue, including
burns, scars, wrinkles and stretch marks
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Relief from chronic inflammation,
e.g. sinusitis, bronchitis, acne and allergies
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Reduction in symptoms of chronic fatigue
syndrome & fibromyalgia
Face:
Hydrates the skin, nurtures wrinkles, removes toxins,
regenerates skin tissue, helps reduce acne, tones skin
and relaxes facial muscles
Surgery (oral, facial, liposuction and reconstructive):
Pre-Surgery - Prepares the tissue for the intervention,
drains the tissue and clears the lymph passages to reduce
post-surgical swelling.
Post-surgery - Promotes efficient healing and reduces
swelling.
Sports:
Improves the condition of muscles before and after strenuous
activities or workouts - beneficial in clearing waste
and lactic acid in the tissue. Helps muscle spasms,
cramps, pain, scars, and sprains.
General:
Headaches, migraines, PMS, allergies, asthma, whiplash,
rheumatoid arthritis, constipation, irritable bowel
syndrome, colitis, stress ulcers, cellulite, swelling
in hands and feet as well as numerous other conditions.
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