What Is Lymphatic Drainage?

Let’s break down the meaning of Lymphatic Drainage to get an idea of what it really is. Lymphatics refers to the lymphatic system of our body. It is part of our body’s immune system consisting of a vast network of vessels, nodes, and ducts that collect and circulate excess fluid in the body. Its three main functions are drainage of tissue, transportation of fat, and the most well-known function of them all—defence against diseases.

What is lymphatic drainage used for?

Most of the time, lymphatic drainage massages are used to prevent lymphedema (or swelling because of lymph fluid build-up in the body after cancer treatment) . But it also can be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (joint pain, swelling, and stiffness), fibromyalgia (chronic muscle and joint pain), chronic venous insufficiency (a condition where the leg veins aren’t working effectively, making it hard for the blood to return to the heart from the legs), and lipedema (excess fat accumulation disorder in the body, affecting 11% of Australian women)

Lymphatic massages are a part of a treatment regimen also known as decongestive lymphatic therapy or DLT among health experts. DLT often has the following components: lymphatic drainage massage, compression garments, exercise, and skincare. The end goal is to improve circulation throughout the lymphatic system and help manage lymphedema symptoms and other diseases.

For Health and Wellness

Lymphatic drainage massage should be part of everyone’s health and wellness routine, just like brushing your teeth. More than the relaxing massage you’ll get, it reactivates and re-stimulates the lymphatic system, moving the stagnant lymphatic fluids back into their natural circulation.

Aside from the health conditions mentioned earlier, lymphatic massage is also great for treating acne, digestive issues, puffiness, and migraines and is a great stress reliever as well. Other benefits of having a regular lymphatic massage are the following:

  • Boosts immunity
  • Speeds up healing and recovery
  • Reduces water retention
  • Fights off infection
  • Speeds up healing and recovery from the cold and flu
  • Lessens water retention
  • Promotes weight loss
  • Aids in post-workout recovery

Time for a lymphatic system clean out?

Dr Perry Nickleston tells us that inflammation, disease and 99 per cent of all pain originates in our body’s lymphatic system. Clean it out and your pain, inflammation, disease and ill health will reduce dramatically, and you will reap the rewards of great health.

A lymphatic system revamp is real and it looks like this.

Where are the major lymph sites in your body?

Lymph nodes: Lymph nodes are bean-sized collections of lymphocytes and other immune system cells throughout the body. These nodes are located inside the chest, neck, abdomen, and pelvis. They are connected by a system of lymphatic vessels.

Spleen: The spleen is an organ under the lower ribs on the left side of the body. The spleen makes lymphocytes and other immune system cells. It also stores healthy blood cells and filters out damaged blood cells, bacteria, and cell waste.

Bone marrow: The bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside certain bones. This is where new blood cells (including some lymphocytes) are made.

Thymus: The thymus is a small organ behind the upper part of the breastbone and in front of the heart. It’s important in the development of immune cells, the T-lymphocytes

Adenoids and tonsils: These are collections of lymph tissue in the back of the throat. They help make antibodies against germs that are breathed in or swallowed.

Digestive tract: The stomach, intestines, and many other organs also have lymph tissue.

Appendix: The submucosa of the appendix contains many masses of lymphoid tissue, indicating a possible role in the lymphatic and immune systems.

How does lymphatic imbalance show in your body?

Did you know that your lymphatic vessels need to inflame by more than 100 per cent before being noticed!

This is how this inflammation can show up:

  • Joint pain
  • Hands and feet pain
  • Itchiness
  • Breast swelling
  • Cellulite
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Swelling of lymph nodes in the throat, armpits or groin
  • Muscle aches and pains
  • Sore throats
  • Hormonal problems
  • Haemorrhoids
  • Weight gain
  • Sickness and disease
  • Stress
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No-nos for your lymphatic health

So, what has been known to slow down and block-up this major lymphatic and glymphatic transport system?

There’s a long list …

  • Coffee
  • Sugar
  • Dairy
  • Processed foods
  • Cleaning products
  • Prescription drugs
  • Alcohol
  • Surgery
  • Acidic foods
  • Pesticides
  • Stress
  • Beauty products
  • Tattoo ink

Making the connection between what your body consumes to how you feel every day, as well as lifestyle factors, is the key to our wellness. If you aren’t feeling so great (fatigue, bloating, excess weight, brain fog, acid reflux, constipation, skin issues, allergies, pain, and inflammation) please ask yourself why. What can you reduce or remove from your lifestyle?

Picture all of your cells living in this 15L of lymphatic fluid. This is where they receive their nutrition, energy and support. How well do you look after your cells?

Do you:

  • Drink at least two litres of water a day?
  • Move your body?
  • Breathe deeply?

Or do you:

  • Wear restrictive clothes
  • Have broken sleep
  • Consume/use some of the damaging products above
  • Feel toxic
  • Are you just hanging in there … surviving and not thriving?

By targeting your lymphatic health, you will be better supporting every system in your body.

By looking at the lymphatic system, rather than getting caught up in the individual disease or diagnosed symptom, you can make big changes in your life. Best of all, you can do it yourself at home. All you have to do is follow some very simple (and fun) steps.

My life-changing lymphatic sequence is so simple to learn and I will teach you. You will also have access to the ongoing support of my team.

Our approach includes many traditional therapies that I have used for more than 20 years in clinical application. I have perfected these with the creation of my at home LymFATics products. Real women, real results.

Your greatest asset is your health. Start to listen to your body. I will show you how.