Why is Lymphatic drainage so important!?

Lymphatic drainage

Hi everyone, I’m an alternative fully trained therapist of 5 years and have a lot of knowledge of lymphatic drainage. I have worked in a number of high end spas all over the uk. Here is what you need to know.

What is lymphatic drainage massage good for?
Lymphatic drainage massage can have a very beneficial effect on your general health, wellbeing and body. Your lymphatic system is key to keeping your immune system working properly, improving the flow and drainage of lymph around your body is good for you in many of ways.
Lymphatic drainage can:
• reduce the chance of you suffering from minor colds and viruses; it helps your body fight off infection, and speeds up healing and recovery from illness
• help reduce water retention; for instance, because the lymph system has no pump, if you sit for a long time without moving, the lymph can't flow easily — this is why you may experience swollen feet or fingers
• Boost weight loss, as improving the lymphatic system will improve your metabolic rate, which helps you burn calories more efficiently.
• Manual lymphatic drainage is also used in the treatment of lymphedema.
• Lymphatic drainage massage can improve your skin texture by:
• reducing swelling, puffiness and blotches
• giving you clean, healthy pores
• speeding up healing in scar tissue, so it may, for example, improve the appearance of stretch marks
• Helping to reduce cellulite; the massage increases blood flow and circulation to the affected areas, which helps the body break down the toxins which cause dimply skin.
• Always tell your therapist in advance if you are, or think you might be, pregnant, have any medical conditions or are receiving any treatment or medication, have recently had an operation, or are allergic to anything because it may be a contraindication.

The dangers of Lymphatic drainage,
The two main side effects of a lymphatic drainage are Nausea and vomiting that may occur after a lymphatic massage. In some cases, bruising may occur in the location where firm pressure is applied. Clients who have diabetics may have an increased rate of side effects, as lymphatic massage may affect their blood sugar. In fact recommends are that clients that have diabetics test their blood sugar after each lymphatic massage to ensure that the blood sugar levels don’t increase to an unhealthy level.
What the treatment entails to help drain your lymph nodes?
• Your therapist will probably work her way up from your feet. Lymphatic drainage massage uses very light pressure, as well as long, gentle, rhythmic strokes and soft pumping movements in the direction of the lymph nodes. The main lymph nodes are in the neck, armpits, and groin.

By Jasmine James
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