Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic drainage massage is a therapeutic massage treatment. The massage uses very light pressure and long, gentle, rhythmic strokes to increase lymphatic flow, with the aim of getting rid of toxins in your body. The lymphatic system is part of your body's immune system; lymph helps fight infection and acts as a toxin filter. There are around twice as many lymph vessels as blood vessels in your body. However, unlike blood, which is pumped around your body by your heart, the lymph system has no pump. Lymph relies on the pressure from your blood vessels and movement from your muscles to carry white blood cells and antibodies around the lymph system. Lymph itself is a clear, fluid which It transports nutrients and oxygen to cells, collecting toxins on the way and then flushing the toxins out through the lymph nodes. |
Lymphatic drainage massage can have a beneficial effect on your general health. Because lymph is essential to keep immune system working properly, improving the flow and drainage of lymph around the body is good for you in lots of ways. It can:
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