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THE IMPORTANCE OF LYMPH DRAINAGE FOR GOOD HEALTH
The proper functioning of the lymphatic system is critical to our body's ability to drain stagnant fluids, detoxify, regenerate tissue, filter out toxins and foreign substances, and maintain a healthy immune system. It is a complex system comprised primarily of lymph vessels and nodes working in cooperation to accomplish these tasks.
Lymph vessels rely upon hundreds of tiny muscular units (lymphangions) contracting throughout the body to propel lymph flow. These contractions enable the lymph vessels to transport numerous substances (i.e., proteins, toxins, hormones, fatty acids, immune cells) to lymph nodes, which can then process them.
The action of these muscular units can be hindered or stopped, due to surgery, trauma, burns infections, substantial swelling, fatique, stress or age. When the lymph circulation stagnates, fluids, proteins, cells and toxins accumulate, and cellular functioning is significantly compromised. This may open the way to many physical ailments and hasten the aging process.
THE BENEFITS OF LYMPH DRAINAGE THERAPY
Lymph Drainage Therapy works to help recirculate body fluids, stimulate functioning of the immune system, and balance the autonomic system. When these actions are accomplished, the results may be:
- Reduction in edemas (swelling) and lymphedemas of many origins.
- Relief of chronic and subacute inflammation and conditions such as acne,eczema and allergies.
- Immune system stimulation for preventive and trerapeutic effects.
- Regeneration of tissues (e.g., from burns and pre post-surgical scarring) and anti-aging effects.
- Detoxification of the body.
- Relief of chronic pain.
- Deep relaxation to aid insomnia, depression, stress, loss of vitality.
- Antispastic actions.
- Reduction in the symptoms of chronic fatique syndrome and fibromyalgia.
HOW LYMPH DRAINAGE THERAPY IS PERFORMED
The LDT process involves the use of gentle manual maneuvers to aid in the recirculation of body fluids. While the exact amount of pressure applied depends on the area and pathology involved, it averages an extremely light five grams, or the equivalent weight of a nickel.
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