What is Lymphatic Drainage?
Lymphatic drainage is a modality that focuses on the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is part of our immune system and is responsible for all the toxins that enter our body. It is basically our waste system for our blood and tissue. A lymphatic treatment will help to pull those toxins out of our body and keep them moving through the lymph nodes which will break them down for elimination.
General Lymphatic System Facts
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The lymphatic system is our body’s ‘sewage system’.
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It maintains fluid levels in our body tissues by removing all fluids that leak out of our blood vessels.
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The lymphatic system is important for the optimal functioning of our general and specific immune responses.
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The lymph nodes monitor the lymph flowing into them and produce cells and antibodies which protect our body from infection and disease.
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The spleen and thymus are lymphatic organs that monitor the blood and detect and respond to pathogens and malignant cells.
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The lymphatic system plays an important role in the absorption of fats from the intestine.
What happens when there are issues with the system?
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When the lymphatic system is not formed well or has been damaged by surgery, radiotherapy or tissue damage, a swelling of a part of the body may occur (most commonly the legs or arms). When this swelling lasts more than about three months it is called lymphoedema.
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When it’s not functioning well the lymphatic system may have a role in obesity, Crohn’s disease and other disorders.
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Healthy Lymphatic Sessions
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Standard lymphatic drainage to help eliminate toxins and extra fluid. Great for the face!
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Chronic Edema/Lymphedema Sessions
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Sessions designed to help those with chronic edema move fluid off the body and reduce fibrosis or scar type tissue
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Post Op Lymphatic Sessions
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Sessions designed to help those recovering from surgery (with their surgeons referral) remove acute or temporary fluid from the body.
Note-this is a light touch modality.
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