Although you may never have heard of this alternative health treatment before... after reading this-- you will be kicking yourself for not trying it sooner.
Lymphatic what?
That is what most people say when I tell them about how I help people with chronic discomfort.
Did you know that our sinuses are like little pockets of air located all over your face, head and body that get filled up with a fluid called lymph. Lymph is the fluid that flows thru our lymph nodes and sinuses to cooperate with white blood cells to protect the body from being infected by cancer cells, fungi, viruses or bacteria.
Simply put...Lymph is to the lymphatic system what blood is to the circulatory system.
Now while the circulatory system has a pump (the heart) to keep the blood moving and flowing... the lymphatic system does not.
As a result the movement of lymph depends 100% on your skeletal muscular system moving it thru your joints. In other words-- when our muscles and bones are in tip- top shape the lymph flows thru our system like a well-oiled machine.
Here lies the problem however...
How many of us are in tip- top shape with no aches and pains resulting from strained muscles or misaligned bones?
Can you see how this causes problems?
If the lymph is not flowing freely it eventually fills up the pockets or sinus areas and blocks them up. This in turn can lead to a whole host of sinus related problems, joint related problems and even weight related problems.
Think about that for a moment...
How many people do you know that complain from sinus, joint & weight related problems?
Perhaps one or more of these chronic issues that cause pain and frustration may affect you yourself. Perhaps you may even be taking one or more medications to address these issues.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was a way to safely and naturally drain these cavities without having to take any additional medications that may or may not cause side effects?
Now you can see why a therapy like Manual Lymphatic Drainage can come in handy.
A certified massage therapist that is trained and skilled in MLD knows exactly where all of your lymph nodes are located thru out your body. Then by a series of gentle, rhythmic massaging of the skin your lymph nodes can be stimulated to open and drain. The massaging may be done by hand as well as by using a little suction cup that actually draws out the lymph. The treatment is very comfortable and is not aggressive at all. You can expect a typical session will involve drainage of the head, neck, abdomen, trunk, & your extremities and will last anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour.
Notice what one woman had to say who complained of headaches and sinus pressure, which prevented her from sleeping soundly all night.
"I was doubtful that this would work but after one treatment I did feel a difference. I felt my sinuses drain for the first time in a long time. After several treatments I no longer had to use my nose drops all night long to keep me from clogging up."
While a massage therapist cannot diagnose, treat or claim to cure any disease (Only a doctor can do that) perhaps you too may find sinus relief as thousands of others have by trying Lymphatic Drainage combined with Massage Therapy.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapy
Massage therapy was once considered a luxury that only some people could afford, but thanks to centuries of research, it is now something that everybody can take advantage of. The Eastern countries of the world have transformed the art of massage into a series of healthy techniques that is quite new to the Western world. Having tasted the benefits of massage therapy, the West has taken to it abundantly, since it not only is pleasurable, but also is an aid to easing pain and preventing disease.
Different Techniques, One Common Objective
Massage therapy techniques are varied, and most massage therapists will know a few of the many existing techniques. Most techniques will involve pressing, kneading and stroking a number of parts of the body. The treatment is instrumental in much more than simply relieving stress, although this is a popular benefit indeed. Doctors are realizing the benefits of massage for their patients, and almost every clinic now incorporates massage therapy in its treatment options.
When you receive massage therapy, it will stimulate circulation and lymph node function. When the blood circulation improves and wastes get eliminated more efficiently, the result is healthier and more beautiful skin. The surface capillaries are stimulated and there is more efficient expulsion of urea to allow the skin to get a much needed rest.
The result of massage therapy is a more energized and rejuvenated body, which comes about because there is healthy movement of oxygen and a quick clearing of body wastes. In addition, soft tissues are affected, and pain is reduced and stiffness disappears. Muscles that have been over-used or suffer from tension get great relief, which will make a person feel a lot better.
Free and flexible movement allows a person to live a healthier life, and sore joints will find relief to allow for regular exercising. Even the deeper internal organs are positively affected so that a person will get supplementary treatment to diseases that affect these organs. Though massage therapy techniques are different, they all share a common thread which is the benefits of relaxation, relief from stress and pain, and better circulation.
It is easy to understand why massage therapy is becoming more popular in Western cultures. Along with pleasant sensations and immediate relief from stress, it also provides long term benefits. Ancient truths about massage therapy are now making a big impact on people who have previously lived on a diet of high technology and fast foods.
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