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Detoxifyingthe Body with Lymph Drainage
Rachael vander Bol-Costa,
Certified Massage Therapist
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (MLD)is a technique, used by trained massage therapists, to specificallyactivate the Lymphatic System.
The procedure involves subtle manual maneuversto aid in the re-circulation of lymph.
This treatment can increase the flow oflymph through the body up to 10 times which is very beneficialin a number of ways.
The Lymph System is responsible for thekilling of bacteria and viruses and also for the elimination offats, excess proteins and other toxins in the body. Increasingthe volume of lymph moving through the system helps to multiplyall of those benefits.
The result is an increase in immune functionand a decrease in swelling, which can sometimes be noticed almostimmediately. Lymphatic Drainage is also effective in helping toreduce cellulite. Along with proper diet and exercise, the appearanceof dimples and lumps in the skin can diminish dramatically. Forpeople who suffer from headaches or sinus problems, MLD can alleviatetheir discomfort. Treatments can help people heal after surgeryor injury, improve skin disorders, such as acne, and improve theoverall appearance and feel of the skin.
Another great aspect of lymphatic drainageis that there are no side effects. This is a remarkably lighttreatment, mostly affecting the skin, where the majority of lymphvessels are found. This gentle and rhythmic technique is deeplyrelaxing and never painful.
The duration of a lymphatic drainage sessioncan vary. A full body session can take more than ninety minutesbut a focused treatment on a few particular areas can be donein the same amount of time as a normal massage (1-hour).
The main objective of lymphatic drainagemassage is to reduce the amount of fluid build up that causesswelling.
This interstitial fluid contains the viruses,bacteria, fat and toxins that need to be moved into the lymphnodes to be eliminated. And while other activities, such as exercise,can increase the flow of lymph, manual lymphatic drainage is theonly way to focus on the areas that need the most attention.
If you suffer from mild swelling (edema),cellulite, or just want to detoxify your body and relax, lymphaticdrainage is definitely a treatment you should try.
Rachael van der Bol-Costa
Under The Palms