" Our Lymphatic system is our Transportation Motorway of our Defence system"
Lymphatic drainage massage is a specialized massage technique for the purpose of reducing swelling in the body and increasing the flow of lymph.
One of the most important systems of the body is a circulatory system called the lymphatic system. It is the body’s primary waste elimination system. As such it contains over 600 “collection sites” called the lymph nodes and has a network of collecting vessels more extensive than the venous system.
Your lymphatic system can be compared to a motorway. When overloaded, traffic jams form, nothing moves. The same thing can happen in your body. Your lymphatic system affects every organ and cell in your body.
When the lymph system is chronically under stress it can fails to function properly and the lymph nodes become blocked. The lymph starts backing up in the system creating a toxic environment that is poorly oxygenated which is conducive to degeneration and disorder. The clear lymph fluid becomes sluggish or even stagnant, changing from a condition like water to semi-solid, gel like. The thickened, gel-like stagnant lymph overloaded with toxic waste is the ideal environment for the onset of numerous illnesses, including cancer.
Moving stagnant lymph flow is a key to rejuvenation. Once you clear up the lymph flow, which is an essential component of the immune system, you can enhance the body’s natural healing ability to clear up illness.
A healthy lymphatic system can absorb and discharge unwanted body fat, carry away excess body fluids and toxic wastes, and aid in healing challenges associated with the muscular, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, endocrine and nervous systems.
Swelling in the body often occurs because there is an imbalance, injury or disease that reduces, overloads, or blocks the flow of lymph. Lymphatic drainage massage very gently opens and stretches the initial lymphatic vessels just under the skin, facilitating the flow of the lymph and reducing the swelling. It also very lightly flushes the lymph nodes, encouraging a smoother, more effective flow of the lymph through them. It can also speed the healing of injuries and reduce the size of scar tissue.
Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage
The Technique
Lymphatic drainage massage uses very light pressure of the fingers and hands, just slightly moving the skin, a technique quite different from the long deeper flowing strokes of regular massages.
The pattern of strokes in lymphatic drainage massage is very small and precise, moving very slowly and rhythmically, and repeating over and over. Because of this, lymphatic drainage massage is very relaxing and therefore excellent for reducing the effects of stress and tension.
What Is a Session of Lymphatic Drainage Massage Like?
A session of lymphatic drainage massage is very restful. The client lies comfortably on a massage table under a pre heated sheet while the therapist very lightly massages the skin, working one area thoroughly before moving to another area.
Sessions can involve massaging all the major lymphatic areas of the body, which take an hour and a half or more. They can also be shorter sessions, between 30 to 60 minutes, focusing on one particular area of the body.
At the ISHSKO CENTRE Lymphatic massage can be augmented with the lymphatic plateaux and inflammation program of the Avalon Light therapy at an additional fee.
One of the most important systems of the body is a circulatory system called the lymphatic system. It is the body’s primary waste elimination system. As such it contains over 600 “collection sites” called the lymph nodes and has a network of collecting vessels more extensive than the venous system.
Your lymphatic system can be compared to a motorway. When overloaded, traffic jams form, nothing moves. The same thing can happen in your body. Your lymphatic system affects every organ and cell in your body.
When the lymph system is chronically under stress it can fails to function properly and the lymph nodes become blocked. The lymph starts backing up in the system creating a toxic environment that is poorly oxygenated which is conducive to degeneration and disorder. The clear lymph fluid becomes sluggish or even stagnant, changing from a condition like water to semi-solid, gel like. The thickened, gel-like stagnant lymph overloaded with toxic waste is the ideal environment for the onset of numerous illnesses, including cancer.
Moving stagnant lymph flow is a key to rejuvenation. Once you clear up the lymph flow, which is an essential component of the immune system, you can enhance the body’s natural healing ability to clear up illness.
A healthy lymphatic system can absorb and discharge unwanted body fat, carry away excess body fluids and toxic wastes, and aid in healing challenges associated with the muscular, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, endocrine and nervous systems.
Swelling in the body often occurs because there is an imbalance, injury or disease that reduces, overloads, or blocks the flow of lymph. Lymphatic drainage massage very gently opens and stretches the initial lymphatic vessels just under the skin, facilitating the flow of the lymph and reducing the swelling. It also very lightly flushes the lymph nodes, encouraging a smoother, more effective flow of the lymph through them. It can also speed the healing of injuries and reduce the size of scar tissue.
Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Massage
- Reduces Swelling and edema
- Enhances immune function
- Speeds healing of injuries and surgeries
- Aids the transport and elimination of of heavy metals
- Reduces scarring
- Reduces stress and tension
- Relieves headaches
- Relieves sinus problems
- Improves the condition of the skin
- Rejuvenates the skin on the face and neck
- Improves the client's overall energy level
The Technique
Lymphatic drainage massage uses very light pressure of the fingers and hands, just slightly moving the skin, a technique quite different from the long deeper flowing strokes of regular massages.
The pattern of strokes in lymphatic drainage massage is very small and precise, moving very slowly and rhythmically, and repeating over and over. Because of this, lymphatic drainage massage is very relaxing and therefore excellent for reducing the effects of stress and tension.
What Is a Session of Lymphatic Drainage Massage Like?
A session of lymphatic drainage massage is very restful. The client lies comfortably on a massage table under a pre heated sheet while the therapist very lightly massages the skin, working one area thoroughly before moving to another area.
Sessions can involve massaging all the major lymphatic areas of the body, which take an hour and a half or more. They can also be shorter sessions, between 30 to 60 minutes, focusing on one particular area of the body.
At the ISHSKO CENTRE Lymphatic massage can be augmented with the lymphatic plateaux and inflammation program of the Avalon Light therapy at an additional fee.