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May 19, 2008 ( PowerHomeBiz
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It’s quite common for the lymphatic system to become blocked. You may have
experienced the congestion of a cold or the swelling of your lymph nodes
during throat, ear or lung infections. Over time, the toxins that build up
in the lymph nodes can weaken our immune systems and make us more
susceptible to viruses. Lymphatic Drainage is a gentle and safe way to
stimulate fluid circulation and increase the body’s immune system.
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What is Lymphatic Drainage Therapy?
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (LDT)
sounds scarier than it is. It’s actually a very gentle massage to the lymph
nodes. This massage helps to circulate fluids and remove toxins from your
system. While it may seem that you could massage your own lymph nodes the
rhythm, pressure, direction and anatomical placement of the massage are all
very important factors that are best left to a skilled and trained
practitioner. There are lymph nodes on the side of the head and neck, in the
arms, upper and lower trunk and legs.
Lymphatic drainage practitioners most
often use a form of ‘mapping’ also known as Manual Lymphatic Mapping (MLM)
that allows them to access the lymphatic pathways. There are specific
directions of lymphatic flows in the body and mapping allows the
practitioner to find the pathways with fluid stagnation and alternative
pathways for healing. Once these pathways are determined a gentle touch with
light pressure and wavelike, pulsating movements will be used on these
pathways to stimulate toxin release and a clearing of these passageways.
Self Lymphatic Drainage through Rebounding
There are many ways to stimulate
your own lymphatic drainage. For instance, you can give yourself massages
and use exercise to help keep a healthy lymph system. Many people enjoy
using a ‘rebounder’, a small trampoline-like piece of exercise equipment, to
promote lymphatic health. Many doctors suggest using the rebounder due to
the fact that jumping on it causes a gravitational pull (and surge upwards)
that causes you lymphatic system to clear its own valves and keep a smooth
running of fluids running throughout your entire body. Rebounding is a
simple and easy way to regulate the flow of fluids in the body and keep a
healthy immune system. It may sound too easy, but jumping on a trampoline or
rebounder is a perfect exercise to promote natural lymphatic drainage.
Lymphatic Health
While lymphatic drainage is a wonderful way to keep your
immune system healthy, it has many other benefits. It is known to detoxify
the body, reduce swelling, relieve pain and regenerate tissue around wounds,
wrinkles, burns or stretch marks. Lymphatic drainage is also known to reduce fibromyalgia and fatigue syndrome. Many believe it has anti-aging affects,
improves the memory and can be a helpful aid for insomnia and stress.
Source –
HealingHQ.com
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Jaye Drummond, editor-in-chief
Healing Headquarters LLC 443 Willow Road Suite 101 Springfield, OH 45502
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