Lymphatic Drainage

What is the Lymphatic System?

The Lymphatic System has a vitally important role in health maintenance. The lymphatic system is made up of nodes and vessels. The vessels transport, in the lymph fluid, products such as toxins, bacteria, dead cells, excess proteins, hormones and immunocompetent cells. The healthy functioning of the lymphatic system can be hindered, or stopped, due to factors such as stress, chemical overload, age, lack of activity or food additives.

What does a treatment involve?

Manual Lymphatic Therapy uses techniques which naturally stimulate the functioning of the lymphatic system. Hand manoeuvres which are gentle, specific and non invasive are used in the therapy. The modality is based on medical sciences. Commonly known as ‘Lymphatic Drainage’, this treatment can be beneficial in the correction of numerous conditions, as well as in preventive health maintenance. The therapy activates fluid circulation indirectly stimulating the functioning of the immune system, and venous system –relaxation.

The appointment will be approximately 45 minutes & your practitioner will work with you to discuss a treatment plan that’s best for you. MNW recommends the combination of Acupuncture and Manual Lymphatic Drainage to achieve optimal results. Call us today and ask for more information.

How can it help me?

It has many applications, including:

• Preventive care... therapy to maintain a healthy immune system
• Pre surgical therapy (prepares the tissue for the surgical intervention, draining the tissues and cleansing the lymphatic pathways)
• Post surgical - to address pain, swelling & scarring
• Detoxification, chronic pain of numerous origins
• Cleansing of major organs i.e. liver, kidneys, lungs and bowel
• Reduction of various soft tissue swelling eg spots injuries
• Relief of symptoms of chronic disorders i.e. chronic fatigue syndrome, digestive issues

You may also see a reduction in the symptoms of many conditions such as:

• Women’s health issues such as painful periods & PMS
• Headaches
• Colds and Sinus
• Muscle Pain
• Skin Conditions
• Bloating
• Puffy Eyes, Fingers or Feet