How Lymphatic Drainage can help with Weight Loss
If you’re struggling to achieve your weight loss goals, it’s worth investigating whether there may be a fundamental issue that’s holding you back. Having a healthy and efficient lymphatic system is key to your body being able to detox itself and maintain a healthy weight. The lymphatic system is an important part of our immune system, it helps our bodies get rid of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials including infections, bacteria and cancerous cells. Made up of a network of thin tubes called lymph vessels, and lymph nodes (or glands) which run throughout the body they eliminate our body’s waste products. It also works as a third circulation system, in addition to our arterial and venous circulations.
However, as the lymphatic system has no pumping mechanism of its own it relies on regular movement and deep breathing to help the flow of lymph fluid. If you’re feeling tired, generally under the weather, retaining extra weight, having problems sleeping, experiencing hormonal imbalances, getting frequent infections and are suffering from bloating and puffiness a slow lymphatic system may to blame.
There is one solution which can help however. A lymphatic drainage treatment (otherwise known as a lymphatic massage) can help with weight loss and general health. A lymphatic drainage treatment can help get the lymph flowing, help the body get rid of excess weight and give a fresher appearance with unclogged pores and less puffy looking skin.
A highly relaxing treatment, lymphatic drainage involves a gentle, rhythmic massage treatment done by a specially trained lymphatic massage therapist. This very gentle, non-invasive, technique using light pressure, imitates the body’s lymphatic system’s natural movement, encouraging the lymph fluid to flow freely around the body and through the lymph nodes.
The pressure helps boost lymph fluid circulation which stimulates the disposal of wastes and toxins boosting the immune system in the process. The drainage of toxins and waste products that accumulate between cells happens naturally after each massage. The treatment helps decrease any swelling and water retention and also improve cellulite appearance. Lymphatic drainage also improves circulation, relaxes the body and combats localized fat. Many clients report a slimmer waist and loss of excess water weight after their massage.
After your massage your circulatory system can quickly remove any extra fluids and toxic build-ups. This not only results in a better sense of well-being but can set you up on a good weight loss path as many people find it gives them more energy to take up exercise.
Though lymphatic drainage is a great tool for weight loss it is important to remember that though it can contribute to detoxification it does not guarantee dramatic results. It does, however, support a well-rounded health weight loss program with involves exercise and a healthy diet. However, if you’re already following a healthy lifestyle and want to create an optimum internal system, then lymphatic drainage massage is a great way to support your weight loss strategy.