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01May 2021 by Jacqueline

Worried About Covid? Lymphatic Drainage Massage (MLD) Helps Maintain a Healthy Immune System

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Lymphatic Drainage Massage Will Boost Your Immune System The lymphatic system is an important part of the body’s immune system. With lymph nodes scattered across the body, it acts as a sewage system by flushing out fluids from the blood vessels. If this system gets damaged due to surgery or chemotherapy, fluid accumulation can cause swelling in the arms and legs. This problem can be addressed by manual massaging to encourage movement and eventual elimination. How it works? As the heart pumps blood through veins and blood vessels, the lymph nodes and system move fluids with the help of muscles in different regions. People can develop lymphedema due to infection, removal of lymph nodes and even cancer. A licensed massage therapist with experience in this area can help. Massage reduces…
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22Apr 2021 by Jacqueline

Covid Relief with Lymphatic Drainage Massage (MLD) – Help for especially the Long Haulers!

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Help Flush Out and Detox the Coronavirus From Your Body If you have or still are experiencing effects of long hauler Covid or vaccinations symptoms related to COVID-19 / Coronavirus, a lymphatic drainage massage may help provide you relief, flush out the toxins and boost your immune system. LDM is powerful at clearing out what doesn't belong and can help flush out and hydrate the tissue in the body so it can function better. Inflammation is drawn out and the tissue is hydrated so it moves better. It’s really important to be hydrated to help flush everything out and restock what the cells need to perform optimally. What is Lymphatic Drainage? Lymphatic drainage is a manual technique used to stimulate the flow of lymph (a clear fluid that circulates through…
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13Apr 2021 by Jacqueline

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Helps Your Body Detoxify and Filter Out Toxins | The Villages, FL

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Detox Your Body with Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage We all need a little “spring cleaning” from time to time. Maybe you give your floors an extra deep clean to scrub away the grime that has accumulated over the winter. Or maybe you reorganize your closet and junk drawers by getting rid of old items no longer needed. The body needs that same kind of “spring cleaning” as well. Just like our floors and our closets, our bodies also accumulate toxins and waste, making us feel, over time, puffy, sluggish, and unhealthy. Manual lymphatic drainage massage is an amazing way to give your body the “spring cleaning” it deserves. This specialized massage technique utilizes gentle movements of the skin to help your body filter out and eliminate toxins, excess fluid, and…
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01Apr 2021 by Jacqueline

Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage Post Surgery Benefits

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LDM Post Surgery Benefits There are a multitude of reasons why we may need to undergo surgery. Whether planned or unexpected, it may be required as a life-saving procedure. Other surgeries, while strictly optional, may be the best way to achieve a healthier body or improve overall mental and physical wellness. Yet whatever the reason for your surgical procedure, the ultimate goal is to recover from surgery and regain your health and wellness as quickly and effectively as possible. Incorporating manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) massage into your post-surgical recovery can be an excellent way to help your body recover from surgery. MLD has a number of important post-surgery benefits, including reducing swelling, managing pain, and minimizing the risk of infection. To understand the role of MLD in healing after surgery,…
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15Mar 2021 by Jacqueline

Benefits of Getting Manual Lymphatic Drainage Before Surgery

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Benefits of Getting Manual Lymphatic Drainage Before Surgery When planning a cosmetic surgery procedure, the fun part is thinking about the final results. It can be easy to forget, however, that even a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure is still surgical. And, as with any surgical procedure, allowing the body adequate time to heal is extremely important. Luckily, there are things you can do before your cosmetic procedure that will give your body a jump start on the healing process. Manual Lymphatic Drainage, or MLD for short, prepares your body for surgery by helping the body flush out toxins and boosting the immune system. This gentle form of body work keeps one of the body’s most critical systems—the lymphatic system—in full working order so that it is ready to help the…
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