Lymphatic Drainage Body Treatment
The lymphatic circulation system takes a very important role in our body. It is a major component of the immune system that helps fluid and waste leave the body via lymphatic drainage through respiration, perspiration and excretion, also to regulate the immune system.
Lymphatic Drainage Body Treatment
What the lymphatic system basically does in the body are so remove excess fluids from body tissues, to absorb fatty acids and subsequently to transport fat, chyle, to the circulatory system, and to produce immune cells, such as lymphocytes, monocytes, and antibody producing cells called plasma cells.
Lymphatic Drainage Body Treatment is a delicate form of treatment that uses relaxing essential oils, together with specific drainage Body Treatment technique, to stimulate the body’s lymphatic system, to improve metabolism of the body, helping the body to eliminate waste and toxins and providing a boost to the immune system, in order to maintain health.
The Keys of Lymphatic Drainage Body Treatment technique:
According to the distinguishing feature of the Lymphatic Drainage Body Treatment, the treatment technique is very important to induce the boosting of the drainage and the circulation of the body.
1. The hands have to stick snugly on the body ( from the beginning to the end of each motion ).
2. Treatment direction starts from the bottom of the feet towards the excretion system, with very light pressure combined with soft pumping movements; then from the back towards the excretion system; next having the body turned around, starting again from the feet towards the excretion system; the lightly treatment s the abdomen; finally from the chest towards the excretion system. The whole process takes 60 minutes and must use detoxification essential oil.
3. The whole process is connected with rhythmic movements of every lymphatic drainage step.
4. With good control of the treatment pressure while matching the breath. ( Exhale deeply, inhale smoothly and lightly. )
5. Treatment practitioners have to concentrate and repeat each motion three times ( or the multiples of three. )
6. The thoughts of the treatment practitioner during the whole process are only “relax” and “drain away the toxins from the body”.
What is it good for?
Lymphatic Drainage Body Treatment is especially useful for individuals who seem to suffer regularly from common illnesses like colds and flu. It is also recommended for people who lead sedentary lifestyles, or those who want to reduce puffiness or swelling. It has been cited as having a positive effect on problem skin, cellulite, dysfunctional respiratory systems and people with low energy.
What are the benefits?
Lymphatic Drainage Body Treatment boosts the immune system so, as well as helping the body ward off illness, treatment can facilitate general feelings of health and vitality. It also has a positive physical effect, improving the appearance of the skin and reducing puffiness caused by water retention, poor circulation or pregnancy. As with other treatment, it can help with pain from fractures and sprains and rheumatism, and it promotes the body’s own healing mechanisms. Lymphatic Drainage Body Treatment utilizes very light pressure.
What are the side effects and when should it be avoided?
Lymphatic drainage should not be used by people with acute inflammation, malignant tumors, thrombosis or major heart problems. Because of its effect on the immune system, people with cancer, diabetes, thyroid or kidney problems, asthma or epilepsy should seek medical advice before treatment. It is also advisable that women do not undergo lymphatic drainage while menstruating.