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Lymphatic Drainage And How It Can Help You

9/26/2018

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There is a silent maze spread under your skin that is necessary for you to live called the lymphatic system. The Lymphatic system belongs as part of the circulatory system and aids in removing harmful waste and toxins from our bodies. If the lymphatic system did not work correctly the body would develop major system edemas, auto-intoxication and eventually would shut down.
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Although many early civilizations such as Sumer, India, China, Babylonia and Egypt had recognized a substance within blood that was often called “white blood” it wasn’t until the 17th century that Olof Rudbeck first saw the lymphatic system as a complete system within the body.

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Two centuries later, Emil Vodder, presented the idea of Manual Lymphatic Drainage which is the current modality used today.

​Lymphatic Drainage Therapy is a very light modality that naturally stimulates your lymphatic system by applying a very gentle, slow, and rhythmic pressure towards major lymph nodes which act as large purification centers for the body. The nodes then break down the toxic waste so that they can eventually be flushed out of the body through our organs of elimination.
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It feels like a very light stretch or pumping over our skin that slows down the autonomic nervous system creating a very deep and relaxing sensation which is why everyone can benefit from lymphatic work. Here are a few other reason why you might seek out Lymphatic Drainage:
  • Pre/Post Op patients
  • Inflammation/Edema
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Sinusitis
  • Headaches
  • Stress
  • Depression
  • Reduce pain
  • Boost immune system
  • Breast cancer ( needs special lymphatic license)
  • Sports Injuries
  • Healthy scar tissue formation
While Lymphatic Drainage is good for so many things and is light enough to work on just about anyone, it may be more harm than good if you have:
  • Cardiovascular problems
  • Acute Inflammation
  • Malignant Tumors
  • Thrombosis
  • Acute Renal issues​
Don’t let the light touch fool you into thinking this is fluff. Lymphatic Drainage can have detoxing effects and leave you feeling light, rested and calm. If you have questions or live in Austin,Tx and would like to try lymphatic drainage, comment below, email me at mel@heelinghands.com, or even better schedule yourself here.
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Kristofer Van Wagner link
5/31/2022 11:54:22 am

Thanks for sharing that lymphatic drainage massage can help ease sinusitis and migraines. The other day my wife mentioned she has been experiencing frequent migraines. I will definitely book an appointment for my wife.

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Iris Smith link
3/7/2023 06:30:46 pm

Thank you for noting that the lymphatic system is a component of the circulatory system and helps to remove toxic substances and hazardous waste from our bodies. My friend is experiencing symptoms of the lymphatic system. I'll advise her to get a lymphatic drainage massage.

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    I'm Melanie Pellman, owner of Heeling Hands in Austin, Tx.

    I have always had a natural gift  of understanding the body and passion for bodywork.

    My goal is to help my clients manage pain, create calmness in their lives, and understand their bodies. 


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