The lymphatic system has a vital role in the body by regulating the immune system to fight infection. When the lymphatic system becomes blocked, lymphatic fluid builds up and stagnates causing the entire system to become toxic.

Lymph Drainage Therapy helps clear blockages, eliminate excess fluid, metabolic wastes and toxins from the body, transport nutrients to cells and increase metabolic efficiency. It enhances the overall perfomance of the lymphatic and immune systems for optimum function. It also has a calming effect on the nervous system and helps relieve stress and tension.

In addition, we are seeing an increase in the number of traumas to the major lymph nodes of the arms and legs through sporting and general accidents or the surgical removal of malignancies and radiation therapy. Lymph Drainage Therapy (and sometimes the incorporation of compression bandages or garments) is invaluable in these instances by assisting the body to remove the excess fluid, and also relieve the associated pain and discomfort.

The lymphatic system also pays a pivotal role in cholesterol clearance too. The longer toxins and metabolites linger in the lymph fluid, the more potential there is for inflammation, leading to a greater risk of atherosclerosis - the condition when fatty plague build-up in arteries impedes healthy bloodflow.