Is MLD for me? Understanding the role of our Lymphatic system

Most people are familiar with deeper tissue, hot stone or sports massage and the therapeutic benefits associated with these treatments. But many aren't aware of another type of therapeutic massage that helps to release toxins in your body - manual Lymphatic drainage.

Lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a gentle form of massage that stimulates the Lymphatic system to promote the removal of bodily toxins (which include waste products, dead cells, viruses, bacteria,fluid, fat, ect), encourages a healthy immune system and aids in tissue healing.

To fully understand the benefits of Lymphatic drainage (MLD) it helps to learn a little about the Lymphatic system.

The Lymphatic system is and extensive drainage network the keeps your bodily fluids in balance and defends the body against infections. It is made up of Lymphatic vessels that carries lymph through out the body. Lymph flows through the lymph nodes which actually as a filter trapping anything harmful that the body doesn't need (this includes bacteria, viruses, damaged cells, cancer cells). When a theater is present the lymph nodes will increase production of infection fighting white blood cells, which can cause the nodes to swell. The human body has been 400-700 lymph nodes depending on the person.

The Lymphatic system has no "pump" of it's own to move lymph through the system. Rather, regular body movement and breathing function to move lymph through out vessels and nodes. For people who get little exercise and eat high fat other processed food the Lymphatic system can easily become over taxed and not function efficiently, leaving your body susceptible to infection and disease. By stimulating the lymph nodes through massage it helps to clear any blockages and gives the Lymphatic system a boost keeping it running healthy and strong.

Lymphatic Drainage can benefit just about everyone.

Here are some of the benefits and common ailments treated

Detox: Reducing sluggishness of the Lymphatic system brought on by little exercise, sitting/staying in one position for long periods of time, eating high fat food

Promotes healing: MLD before and after injury/surgery can limit the amount of pain and inflammation

Faster healing: Allows your body to heal faster by reducing transient time (time in which it takes for nutrition to reach a cell or time in which it takes for waste to leave the tissue)

Increased Immunity: Stimulates your lymph nodes and vessels to help them stay at the top of their game

Reduces swelling/puffiness: Moves fluid trapped in tissues by injury, illness or stagnation

Reduces scare tissue: Regenerates tissue to reduce scarring

Common conditions treated

Common side effects of Pregnancy

Headaches

Migraines

Sinusitis

Strain, sprain, fracture, bruising/hematoma

post work out soreness/recovery

Scars (old and new)

Poor circulation, venous insufficiency

Bursitis, tendonitis, arthritis

Anxiety, insomnia by having a calming effect on the autonomics nervous system

Lipodema, cellulite,

Lymphoedema

Eczema, acne and other inflammatory conditions of the skin

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