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Tuesday Tip - Benefits of Lymphatic Massage

4/4/2017

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Many of you have experienced the power of this specialised style of massage before from one of our therapists, but with coughs and colds doing the rounds I thought it was a great time to talk about what lymphatic massage is and how it can help you.
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What is it?
I like to think of the lymphatic system as the housemaid of the body - it plays a vital role in cleaning up and supporting your immune system, transporting some fats to their right location and ensuring good fluid balance throughout your body.  Working normally, it ticks along in the background but when it hasn't been cleaned for a while, you can start to to feel puffy and sluggish, and you may be more susceptible to cough and colds.  Lymphatic massage helps to manually push the lymphatic fluid though your body and stimulates a good spring clean.  

How Can Lymphatic Massage Help?
  • Boost your immune system after colds, periods of stress or poor eating
  • Prepare your body for surgery and support recovery post surgery
  • Assist in management of allergies and hay-fever
  • Promote sinus drainage
  • Reduce swelling often experienced with pregnancy
  • Assist with chronic conditions such as Chron's, IBS, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue

If you think you would benefit from this treatment book yourself in for this deeply relaxing, powerful treatment or give us a call and we can talk to you about your specific needs.

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Manual Lymphatic Drainage

3/4/2017

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​Around this time of year it’s common for me to incorporate some gentle manual lymphatic drainage into treatments. Think of your lymphatic system as the maid you wish you had ;-)  It contains infection fighting white blood cells that aid in cleaning your body of toxins, waste and inflammation.
Research shows us that it stimulates the immune response, helping reduce the likelihood of catching a cold and driving out residual symptoms post colds and flu. But it does so much more than that! We know it’s effective at reducing swelling post-surgery and injuries, decreasing stress, regeneration of tissues, and an awesome detoxifier that helps minimise headaches, digestive problems, allergies and fatigue.

If this sounds like something your body needs, pop in to see us and let’s get your better faster!
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June Newsletter 2013 - Boost your immune system this winter

1/6/2013

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Boost your immune system this winter
The lymphatic system helps our body fight infection and disease, and gets a pretty tough workout over winter. Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a gentle technique that stimulates the lymphatic flow and can help speed up recovery from colds and boost the immune system.
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    Mandy Crawford, Doctor of Osteopathy

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