How does Manual Lymph Drainage work?
Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a light, rhythmical massage in which the practitioner uses a range of specialized and gentle rhythmic pumping techniques to move the skin in the direction of the lymph flow. This rhythmical massage stimulates the lymphatic vessels. The lymphatic vessels in our body play a key role in delivering nutrients, antibodies and other immune constituents to the tissue cells of the body and remove toxins, cell waste and dead particles. When the lymphatic vessels are not functioning at their optimum due to blockages, the body’s immunity drops, and it is susceptible to a number of ailments such as allergies, headaches, sinusitis, low energy and frequent infections. Lymph Drainage helps in removing these blockages and restores the lymphatic system to its normal state. It also works on the nervous system, lowers blood pressure, reduces stress and improves sleeping patterns. A typical session of lymphatic massage lasts for approximately one to one and a half hours. During
