How to Boost Your Lymphatic Drainage

The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and organs that regulates the amount of fluid in the human body and fights against infections. It is considered a part of both the circulatory and immune systems. Your body’s lymphatic system is in charge of filtering and removing toxins from your body, all the way down to the individual cells. It’s comprised of different vessels and organs such as lymph nodes and bone marrow, all of which work together as part of your immune system.

The lymphatic system has several crucial functions for maintaining body homeostasis, including maintaining the body's fluid balance, transportation of large molecules, and immune health. The fluid balance is maintained by draining the extra fluid that remains after the exchange of blood and nutrients between the tissues and capillaries. A healthy lymphatic system helps the body get rid of toxins, waste, and other unwanted materials. These toxins and waste can get stuck in the lymphatic system, cause water retention, and contribute to weight gain. In fact, many weight challenges are linked to lymphedema due to excess water along with the toxins and waste buildup in the lymphatic system, this is why lymphatic drainage is crucial for improving the efficiency of your body’s detoxification process, strengthening your immune system, and preventing weight gain.

Lymphatic drainage is a healing modality that can help your lymphatic system to remove accumulated waste more efficiently. When you improve the efficiency of your lymphatic system, you can have more energy and better circulation, it will support the detoxification process of the liver more efficiently.

Gua sha (or skin scraping) is an ancient Chinese Medicine technique that involves using a tool and essential oils to massage your neck, shoulder, and back with certain motions and pressure. Not only does this promote lymphatic drainage, but it also helps reduce pain, promote blood circulation, and rejuvenate the skin.

Here are some amazing health benefits of skin scraping:

• Promote lymphatic drainage
• Improve blood circulation
• Detoxify the body more efficiently
• Reduce lymphedema and edema and promote weight loss
• Relieve headaches and migraines
• Reduce stress and inflammation
• Relieve pain and fibromyalgia symptoms

Other Ways to Improve Your Lymphatic Flow

Move your body. Regular movement promotes drainage and improves circulation.

Hydration. Dehydration can contribute to backups.

Choose whole food. The fewer processed foods in your system, the fewer toxins your lymphatic system will have to filter out.

Alternate between hot and cold water in the shower. Showering in hot water opens up your blood vessels, and cold water closes them. This keeps things moving within your body and promotes better lymphatic drainage.

Wear loose clothing. Tight clothes can put pressure on your lymph nodes especially while you sleep.

Now is the best time to detoxify your liver because the energy is peaking in the liver meridian in spring. I am offering skin scraping and cupping treatment with essential oils to help boost the lymphatic system, improve your energy levels and detoxify the body. For the treatment options, please check here.

Ear candling is an add-on service if you want to add it to your treatment plan. Ear candling can eliminate excess ear wax, helps relieve tinnitus, headaches, sinus infections, vertigo, and improve hearing.