It helps reduce the buildup of lymph in these swollen areas, moving the lymph fluid through the lymphatic system. The massage encourages the lymph fluid to move and not remain stagnant. In effect, the dead cells, toxins, and waste products are then eliminated from the body more quickly and efficiently.

It helps to move the fluid that’s built up and allows it to move back into the lymphatic passages where excess waste and fluid can be flushed from the body. This prevents fibrosis, which is the development of thick, fibrous scar tissue under the skin as well as reduces swelling and bruising.

It promotes blood circulation throughout your body which encourages new cell growth. This results in an enormous reduction in the number of fine lines and wrinkles in your skin. The massage also improves skin tightness and gives it a youthful and elastic feeling.

The Lymph can be called the body’s garbage collector, picking up waste and harmful pathogens and preparing them for removal from the body. so, when the lymphatic system works well, you have a stronger defense against illnesses .

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By draining existing congestion and preventing fluid from accumulating in the lymphatic system, manual lymphatic drainage keeps the nodes clear to better remove potential cellulitis-causing pathogens.

A healthy lymphatic system means you also have a healthy metabolic rate. Likewise, a higher metabolic rate indicates that you burn more fat in your body even if you are only sitting or being inactive. A lymphatic drainage massage makes sure that your metabolic rate will not slow down so that you will avoid gaining weight.