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Manual Lymphatic Drainage - Therapeutic Applications
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MLD involves light, rhythmical massage that
aids the body in collecting and moving lymphatic fluid, which
plays a key role in delivering nutrients, antibodies and other
immune constituents to the tissue cells of the body and removing
debris such as toxins, cell waste and dead particles which are
then cleansed by clusters of lymph nodes. MLD also works on the
nervous system, lowering blood pressure, reducing stress and
improving sleep patterns.
The tissue fluid, or prelymph, can become static due to toxic or
mucus overload, a blocked lymph passageway as a result of surgery
or injury, or certain congenital problems. This leads to the puffy
appearance of certain parts of the body, a slow healing process,
and problems such as allergies, headaches, sinusitis, low energy
and frequent infections.
Lymph Drainage Therapy TM - A New Conception Of Lymphatic
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Lymphatic Drainage is a specialized
massage technique designed to activate and cleanse the human
fluid system. Because the lymphatic system itself is
responsible for optimum functioning of the water circulation
and immune system, Lymphatic & Energetic Drainage is a key to
maximizing our ability to rejuvenate and to establish
resistance to stress and disease.
Lymphatic drainage was initially developed in Europe in 1932
by Dr. E Vodder. By the late 60's it established the
credibility necessary to be taken seriously by the medical
profession. Dr. Johannes Askonk, a prominent German physician,
then successfully tested 20,000 patients in hospitals in order
to verify its credibility, measure its efficiency and find its
indications and counter-indications.
Today this technique is widely spread throughout Europe and is
so highly recognized in the medical field that doctors now
commonly prescribe these treatments which are used in
hospitals and reimbursed by Social Security. This work is
facilitated by physiotherapists, chiropractors, nurses and
body workers.
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Concisely we can say that the
three main actions of lymphatic drainage are:
1) Stimulation of body fluid circulation. It activates
lymph function and lymph circulation. Indirectly
stimulate the blood circulation of the Body (enhance
blood capillaries resorption, increase pulsation of
capillaries, activate venous circulation, . . .).
2) Stimulation of the immune system: the passage of
lymph in the lymph nodes stimulate the immune system
(the humoral as much as well as the cellular immunity).
The stimulation of lymph circulation activate
antigen/antibody presentation and immune reactions.
3) Nervous system: stimulate the parasympathetic nervous
system (relaxation effect, anti-spastic effects --
muscle tonus -- , etc). The constant stimulation of the
C-fiber mechanoreceptors has inhibitory effects
(analgesic -anti-pain-action).
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Lymphatic & Energetic Drainage is an original method of
Lymphatic Drainage developed by a French physician, Dr. Bruno
CHIKLY. Today, lymphatic drainage has reached a new level of
effectiveness and efficiency. The enhancements we have made to
the original Vodder technique is by incorporating the most
advanced scientific data on lymphology with whole-body healing
values and direct listening techniques. As in CranioSacral
Therapy, we can easily develop and teach the skills to
identify the very specific rhythm, then direction and quality
of the lymphatic flow. Dr. Chikly was the first in the world
to make this breakthrough. The method, Lymph Drainage Therapy
(LDT), offers patients a myriad of benefits. Advance
practitioner can really assess their patients (lymphatic
mapping), monitor their work and check the result of their
work at the end of the session. If needed (lymphedema,
surgery, obstruction), they can finally find the best
alternate pathways to reroute the lymph flow to a healthy area
of the body.
The manual maneuvers employed are very subtle (e.g. cranio-sacral
movements). The work is done with flat hands using all fingers
to simulate aquatic, wave-like movements, which enables the
practitioner to deeply listen to the rhythm of the body
fluids. A heightened awareness opens one's ability to attune
to the exact pressure and rhythm necessary to enter into the
flow of the lympathic system.
The Lymph : an "Elixir of Life"
Lymph in its flow actually takes away the toxins, the germs,
and the large molecules that the venous system can't regain.
It can, in particular, remove "trapped proteins" and fat
molecules in the tissues.
Finally as it passes through the lymphatic nodes, small
centers of filtration, it also manages our immune defenses.
Lymph leaves the waste and germs in the lymphatic nodes, and
transports lymphocytes, specialized white corpuscles that
produce antibodies.
It is easy to understand, therefore, its importance for the
strength of our immune system, the state of our tissues and
our general well-being.
However, the lymphatic flow can stagnate or even stop for many
reasons such as fatigue, stress, emotional shock, lack of
physical activity, certain food additives, etc. . . If the
lymphatic circulation slows down, the supplying and
regeneration of cells is poorly carried out. Consequently,
toxins accumulate, hastening the aging process and opening the
gates to various physical problems.
We use our hands to aid in Nature's work assisting the
recirculation of the lymphatic flow. The wave-like movements
of the fingers restimulate the contractile movements of the
lympatic channels.
The Water Element And The Liquids In The Body -
The Liquid Environment Of The Organism
Life is unthinkable without water. It is the most abundant
element of living beings. We have learned that through
evolution animals left the water to become mammals. They
developed a respiratory tract, and from there it seems we
became a "dry" species. Yet the gasses that we breath are
transported in water, and communication throughout the cells
is also done through water. It is then interesting to realize
that our own cells in fact never left the water!
Coming in contact with lymph is to connect with the liquid
dimension of the organism. Many civilizations have
symbolically associated the water element with different
aspects of life: the subconscious, the moon, woman, emotion,
the inner child, purity, love. Like our own subconscious or
our inner child, we can easily deny or overlook our own water
element. Our society specifically doesn't acknowledge the
water element nor does it encourage awareness of the more
subtle aspects of ourselves. Through Lymph Drainage Therapy we
will try to come in contact again with these dimensions of our
body and look towards integrating more sides of ourselves.
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Deep Tissue Massage
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Massage
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EMF
Balancing Technique®
The Reconnection®
Reconnective Healing
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