Don't feel stuck in between lymphatic drainage sessions
Whatever your frequency of receiving manual lymphatic drainage sessions from a certified Vodder MLD practitioner to help with lipedema or lymphedema, there are things to do for self-care to enhance your overall health.
Foods that support lymphatic system:
Pomegranate
Cherries
Beets
Cranberries
Raspberries
Notice the color of these foods – red, think blood, think circulatory system. Your lymphatic system helps the circulatory system.
Herbs to consider:
· Green Tea
· Burdock root
· Artichoke root
· Olive Leaf extract
· Bromelain
· Slippery elm bark
· Astralagus root
Remember, movement moves lymph. Options to consider to enhance the effectiveness of your regular manual lymphatic drainage sessions:
Trampolining, rebounding
Breathing (Abdominal breathing. Place both hands on the ribs. slow, deep breaths and feel the air move down to the abdomen. Slowly sigh the air out through the mouth. Rest between breaths, repeat 5 times).
Pilates
The benefits of manual lymphatic drainage as part of a holistic approach to your wellness are extensive. Know that a healthy lymphatic system mainly supports the transport and removal of stagnant fluids, but it also:
Stimulates blood circulation and tissue regeneration
Directs and increases lymphatic flow, promoting faster removal of excess interstitial fluid
Reduces swelling and water retention
Supports those with lipedema and lymphedema
Improves the immune system due to the important elimination of toxins
Minimizes the appearance of cellulite by reducing the amount of fluid that presses up against the cross-hatched fibers beneath your skin
If you or a loved one has been considering manual lymphatic drainage to help with your wellness, contact Whole Body Balancing in De Pere, WI at 920-343-6365 to set up a consultation to determine if you are the right fit.
Be well,
Rena
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