WHAT IS THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM?

The lymphatic system is a critical component of the immune system. It consists of:

  • Lymphatic Vessels (not unlike the veins and capillaries of the circulatory system).

  • Lymphatic Fluid

  • Lymph Nodes

  • Lymphoid Organs (spleen, thymus, appendix, and tonsils)

Primarily, the lymphatic system transports lymph throughout the body. This fluid contains infection-fighting white blood cells and is filtered by the lymph nodes to rid the body of toxins, waste, and other unwanted materials.

Then, the cleaned lymph fluid returns to the bloodstream. However, the lymphatic system has no pump of its own and is dependent on the movement of our muscles to indirectly move the lymph fluid.

Many things can congest or clog the lymphatic system, causing it to be more sluggish, including stress, lack of exercise, toxic debris, improper diet, prescription drugs, and surgery. This congestion impairs the immune system and leads to disease.

Lymphatic Therapy
 
 
 
Lymphatic Therapy

HOW DOES LYMPHATIC THERAPY ASSIST YOUR LYMPHATIC SYSTEM?

Lymphatic therapy decongests and moves the stagnant lymph fluid to improve your general health, strengthen your immune system, and increase your overall energy. It also increases your sense of well-being as it turns off your sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) and turns on your parasympathetic nervous system (rest and healing) during the session.

Lymphatic massage therapy is often referred to as a lymphatic drainage massage or lymphatic massage. However, the word “massage” could be a misnomer because the treatment is not what one would think of as a typical massage.

The touch used in lymphatic therapy is exceptionally light, almost like moving a rose petal on top of still water. That’s all that is needed to move the lymph fluid.