The Nature and Benefits of Lymphatic Massage
In order to understand lymphatic massage, we must understand the nature of the human body, the accumulation of toxins and the functions of the body’s lymphatic drainage system. During the course of our lives the body metabolise various chemicals which are essential for various processes that are part of the functioning of the body. Some of these chemicals ultimately result in toxins which when left in the body cause weakness and susceptibility to various forms of disease. The lymphatic drainage system of the body has the function of getting rid of these toxins and making us healthier.
More often than not, our lifestyles affect the lymphatic drainage system as well. Prolonged exposure to toxins and bad habits may result in the lymphatic system operating with a impeded level of performance. The lymphatic system unlike the cardiovascular and respiratory systems does not have a heart or lung to function as a pump to circulate the lymphatic fluids and help them drain the body of toxins.
Blockage of the various channels which the lymphatic drainage uses to get rid of toxins may result in various varied ailments. Some of these ailments include: Aches, pains, soreness, flu as well as other illnesses. From this basis we can see how the proper functioning of the lymphatic drainage system can help us stay healthy at all times.
Lymphatic Massage works on this premise and utilizes manual pressure to help the person carrying out the procedure clean the lymphatic system manually. With the proper application of lymph massage techniques lymph flow can be increased to greater heights. Lymphatic massage can help solve a host of other ailments as well or at least alleviate the pains felt when experiencing these ailments. These other ailments include the following: cold and flu infections, Joint pain, Headache and migraine, Menstrual cramps, Arthritis, Loss of appetite, Fatigue, Mood swings, Depression Acne and Cellulite accumulation.
Lymphatic massage has its origins in the earlier parts of the 20th Century specifically in the 1930’s. The technique can be applied to people of any age, but special care or total avoidance of lymphatic massage is recommended when dealing with people that have cardiovascular problems.