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An integral part of the body is the Lymphatic Drainage System. When functioning optimally, it is responsible for filtering our blood from toxins, bacteria, and viruses. It is imperative we keep this defense mechanism operating well for a healthy immune system, we provide this treatment as part of our Platinum HydraFacial™ services.  

What are Lymph Nodes?

Lymph nodes are small glands throughout the body which carry fluid, nutrients, and body waste from the body tissue and the blood stream. Lymph nodes are an integral part of the body’s immune system. The nodes filter fluid as it goes through the body- trapping bacteria, viruses, and foreign materials. The trapped material is then destroyed by lymphocytes.

Why do the Lymph Nodes swell?

As trapped bacteria, viruses, and foreign materials are collected, cells called lymphocytes are released into the nodes to destroy the foreign material, naturally causing lymph nodes to swell.

What is Lymphatic drainage?

Lymphatic Drainage is a process by which Lymph nodes are manually drained. Manual draining moves fluid along preventing clogging, so that toxins can be excreted via your body’s natural metabolic system.

What is the HydraFacial™ Lymphatic drainage treatment? What are aesthetic benefits?

The HydraFacial™ device uses high pressure suction applied in a specialized directional method to manually massage and drain lymph nodes. Lymphatic Drainage with HydraFacial™ can improve circulation, detoxify, tone and firm skin.

Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage Therapy

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, or LDT, is a gentle and non-invasive  treatment that benefits the functions of the human body in many ways.  The main system that reaps rewards from LDT is the immune system. LDT  gives the immune system a boost, which benefits a myriad of symptoms and  conditions that can plague the human body. Conditions such as  congestion, swelling, inflammation, infections to autoimmune diseases  such as rheumatoid arthritis, nerve pain, and IBD, will see incredible  relief from their symptoms. Even persons suffering from chronic  illnesses such as Lymphedema, Lipedema, and Cancer have seen healing  results from Lymphatic Drainage Therapy. 

The lymphatic system is another one of the body’s delicate and  complex systems. Let’s learn a bit about how the lymphatic system works  and how it can cause conditions that may require the help of Lymphatic  Drainage Therapy.

How the Lymphatic system works

 Lymphatic vessels and the initial lymphatic exists throughout the entire  body. The majority of lymph fluid is just underneath the skin.  Connective tissue, collagen, and elastin surround it, holding it in  place. Abnormal fluid buildup stretches the skin and deforms the lymph  vessels, opening it up through the body. The lymphatic system only  allows 2-3 liters (70-100 oz.) of lymph to filter through per day. The  natural flow of this fluid is necessary to flush out the overabundance  of protein that can build up. It is this protein in the lymph vessels  that absorbs water and begins to cause swelling. It will also collect  fats and cell fragments of toxins, viruses, and bacteria. This is where  Lymphatic Drainage Therapy becomes crucial for overall body wellness.  

Lymphatic Drainage Therapy is an integrative medicine approach that  understands the flow of the Lymphatic System and uses Lymphatic Drainage  Therapy to draw out the fluids. The conditions below will benefit  greatly from Lymphatic Drainage therapy because they naturally arise  from the buildup of fluid.

Edema, the medical term for swelling, occurs when your small blood  vessels leak fluid into nearby tissues. This swelling can occur from  many different sources. Whether you are pregnant, have an  infection/inflammation, are on medication, or have an injury, swelling  can be localized or affect or the whole body.  

Lymphedema results when swelling occurs in one or more areas in the  body. This can including the head, arms, legs, abdomen and genitals. It  is most likely from trauma to any area of the body, can also be genetic,  and from the removal or damage to lymph nodes.  The most common reason  in North America is from breast cancer lymph node removal. It is a very painful condition and hinders circulation, so much so, that fluids cannot return to the body’s core. Similar to reflexology, Lymphatic Drainage Therapy can help. 

Fatigue is a state of being where a person experiences extreme  tiredness, both physically and mentally. Although they are different and  can occur at different times, they can be experienced together. The  causes of chronic fatigue can be a congested Lymphatic System weighing  you down. This can be remedied by Lymphatic Drainage Therapy.

Fibromyalgia is a perplexing chronic condition with musculoskeletal  pain and fatigue symptoms. It also causes sleep, memory, and mood  issues. The Fatigue and the Fibromyalgia Solution by Jacob Tietelbaum MD offers some incredible insight on the subject. 

Edema, the medical term for swelling, occurs when your small blood  vessels leak fluid into nearby tissues. This swelling can occur from  many different sources. Whether you are pregnant, have an  infection/inflammation, are on medication, or have an injury, swelling  can be localized or affect or the whole body.  

As the skin is the largest organ, functional medicine sees skin  disorders as the surfacing of an internal issue. Regardless of the  condition or where it occurs, the root cause is the concern. Lymphatic  Drainage Therapy is a great way to remedy skin disorders, everything  from acne to rashes and lesions.

Insomnia is a debilitating sleep disorder. Those that suffer have  trouble falling asleep, wake up often at night and have a difficult time  falling back asleep. Because patients don’t’ sleep well at night,  insomnia truly can cripple their day.  The Sleep Foundation says insomnia causes are allergies and asthma, gastrointestinal issues,  hyperthyroidism, and endocrine issues, arthritis, back issues,  neurological conditions, and overall chronic pain. 

Stress causes a fight or flight hormonal response releasing cortisol  into the bloodstream causing an inflammatory response also know as CIRS.  Lymphatic Drainage Therapy soothes the body’s stress response, which  can help with mental and physical stress. When it comes to physical  stress caused by postoperative symptoms, the therapy can reduce swelling, pain, and tension, which can allow for more activity during recovery time. 

According to the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation,  each year, over 20 million Canadians suffer from some type of digestive  disorder. There are almost 20 different types of digestive conditions  which usually start with constipation, bloating, and swelling and can  lead to more serious disorders like Crohn’s and cancer. 

Arthritis is a disorder that occurs from the wear and tear of the  joints of the body. A predisposition or genetics can accelerate the  condition. General symptoms include joint pain and stiffness but do not  exclude inflammation, redness, and warmness. Rheumatoid arthritis is an  autoimmune disease. This disease causes white blood cells to attack the  joint’s healthy cells and will continue to deteriorate the joints. With  regular lymphatic drainage, you will flush old white blood cells  replacing them with healthy white blood cells which will slow the  progression of the disease.

Migraines are recurrent headaches range from moderate to severe.  Typically, migraines can last from a few hours to days. The headache  throbs or pulsates and can cause light, sound or smell sensitivity,  nausea, and vomiting. The causes remain unknown but it seems that family  history and environmental factors could play a part.

Anyone can benefit from Lymphatic Drainage Therapy. It serves to  remove toxins from the body and allows systems to flow better and the  immune system to function optimally. In fact, the therapy is a perfect  preventative measure to ward off potential illnesses before and after  surgeries. LDT will give your immune system a boost, so your body can  more effectively fight off hospital viruses and infections that you may  come into contact with. As well, it can help manage symptoms of chronic  conditions like Lipedema and Cancer.

Call us and schedule your Lymphatic treatment or a Body massage therapy with Lymphatic treatment.