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:

• reduce the chance of you suffering from minor colds and viruses; it helps your body fight off infection and speeds up healing and recovery from illness
• help reduce water retention; for instance, because the lymph system has no pump, if you sit for a long time without moving, the lymph can't flow easily -- this is why you may experience swollen feet or fingers
• assist weight loss, as improving the lymphatic system will improve your metabolic rate, which helps you burn calories more efficiently

Lymphatic drainage massage can improve your skin texture by:

• reducing swelling, puffiness and blotches
• giving you clean, healthy pores
• speeding up healing in scar tissue, so it may, for example, improve the appearance of stretch marks