Pete Hunt. Michelle Labonia. Ana Coan. Peter Bond. Nursah Dikmen. Jane Lau. Maysam Al-Bermani. Sana Kurban. Olivia Hawthorne. Louise Anderson. Dorota Trupp. Kayla Douglas. Technically known as Manual Lymphatic Draining MLD , this gentle rhythmic massage is used to activate a sluggish lymphatic system, and is beneficial for the management of many health conditions and injuries.
A healthy lymphatic system has numerous benefits, including more effective removal of waste and toxins from the body, stronger immunity, and regulation of fluid and pressure within the body eg. MLD is beneficial for a wide range of people. In fact, over 60 different ailments and conditions can be treated using MLD.
These include:. MLD is a very gentle, relaxing treatment. Light, slow rhythmic circular movements using the finger tips are applied to the part of the body being treated, to gently push and stimulate lymph flow.
The treatment can be performed with the patient wearing loose-fitting clothes, or via direct contact with skin draped with towels.
Aside from reducing swelling and assisting in detoxification, MLD can boost immunity, reduce headaches, and assist in the management of PMS. And due to its slow, gentle movements, it is incredibly relaxing!
