Lymphatic Drainage Therapy

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy (LDT) is a hands-on technique designed to activate and cleanse the human fluid system.

This approach to the body has been an interesting add on to the CranioSacral work as well as the massage. It is very effective and incredibly relaxing. More significance about it below…

The  proper functioning of the lymphatic system is critical to our body’s ability to drain fluids, detoxify, regenerate tissues, filter out toxins and foreign substances, and maintain a healthy immune system. It’s a complex system comprised primarily of lymph vessels and nodes working in cooperation to accomplish these tasks.

The lymph system's action can be hindered or stopped, however, due to fatigue, stress, lack of physical activity, emotional shock, cold temperature, infections, substantial swelling, age, chemicals or food additives. When the lymph circulation stagnates, fluids, proteins, cells and toxins accumulate and cellular functioning is significantly compromised. This opens the way to many physical ailments and may hasten the aging process. 

The LDT process involves the use of manual maneuvers to aid in the recirculation of the lymphatic flow. Specifically, the therapist works with flat hands, using all the fingers to simulate wavelike movements. The pressure applied is generally around five grams (the weight of a nickel). Using this technique, trained therapists are able to detect the specific rhythm, direction, depth and quality of the lymph flow anywhere in the body.

LDT works to recirculate lymphatic flow, activate fluid circulation, and stimulate the functioning of the immune system and parasympathetic nervous system. The results may be:

• Reduction in edemas (swelling) of many origins
• Detoxification of the body
• Regeneration of tissue from Burns and scars (pre-and postsurgical)
• Relief of chronic and subacute inflammation and conditions such as sinusitis, acne, eczema and allergies
• Reduction in the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia
• Anti-aging effects
• Relief of chronic pain
• Deep relaxation to aid insomnia, depression, stress, loss of vitality and loss of memory
• Antispastic actions to relieve conditions such as muscle hypertonus and some forms of constipation
• Alleviation of adiposis and cellulite tissue.

 

For more information about Lymphatic Drainage Therapy go to www.upledger.com

 

 

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