About MLD
About Manual lymphatic Drainage
Our entire body is surrounded by lymph, with the exception of cartilage, nails, and hair. We can’t see our lymphatic system and therefore it is often forgotten and under appreciated until you become unwell.
The Lymphatic system has been referred to as our body’s ‘sewerage system, this system is so very important to your health, imagine if the lymphatic system becomes clogged (Perry Nickelston likens the bodies lymphatic system to the bodies aquarium filter – I like this, as if you have ever had a fish tank that needs cleaning you can see what a good filter can do). The body will struggle to transport the fluids from the tissues and organs in the body, toxins will accumulate, and the immune system will be impaired. Not an ideal situation!
This is a delicate, extremely relaxing and specific technique, a lighter form of treatment aencouraging the lymph flow, which helps to eliminate waste and toxins that cannot be absorbed through the blood capillary vessels. This treatment is recommend to alleviate swelling for cellulite, detoxified, and water retention.
During MLD massage the lymph flow increases significantly, there is about 6-10 litres of lymph in the body compared to 3.5-5 litres of blood- About 1.5 -3 litres of lymph circulates around the body in a day.
The lymphatic system does not have a pump like the heart. MLD massage can increase this to 10-20 litres-circulated in a day for up to 3 days after the treatment.
The treatment is very light, very different to your normal massage, as the lymphatic system is mainly just below the skin, you will feel more like a skin stretch.
If you are planning this treatment, it is good to book a time when you know you will be relaxing after the treatment. If you make a booking you may receive a call to discuss your treatment as at times a doctors clearance may be required.
Some of the post reactions can be:
*Your body may feel clean light, you me be clearer.
*Possible fatigue, nausea, these usually do not last as they are the release of toxins.
* You may urinate more often and in a greater quantity.
* You may sleep very deeply or be tired for a while.
* You may feel nothing – don’t worry your body is still working even if you don’t feel so.
* You may have less swelling or feel emotional.
* You may feel happier and have sharper senses.
