Lymphatic Drainage Massage & Diet
Lymphatic drainage specifically targets stimulation of the circulation and lymph movement. As the focus is on an individual body system, rather than the whole body, results are immediate and apparent, lasting often up to a week. The Vodder style technique of Manual Lymphatic Drainage is very light and slow. The reasons for this light pressure is because 70% of lymphatic fluid is found directly under the skin and as only 2 litres of lymph passes the subclavian vein per 24hrs it is a slow process.
Indications:
- Lack of energy and/or tired even after a good night’s sleep
- Cellulite
- Poor circulation
- Slow metabolism
- Breakouts/acne on face and back
- Low immunity i.e. constantly catching viruses and illnesses
- Dull congested skin
- Heavy limbs
- Sports injury
- Post Surgery
To ensure optimum functioning of your lymphatic system a wholesome diet including lots of fresh vegetables and fruit and lots of water is essential.
Lymphatic Drainage Diet
For day prior to treatment, on the day and the day after.
Breakfast:
Lemon juice, fresh squeezed in water.
Cereal, with skim or soy milk
Fresh fruit, i.e. paw paw or rockmelon.
Snack:
Watermelon juice
Lunch:
Tossed salad of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, bean shoots, lemon juice, radishes, garlic, ginger. (No cheese or dressing).
Snack:
Fresh fruit
Dinner:
Vegetable soup (see following) or salad as above
Eat lightly
Herbal teas may be taken between meals
2 litres of water must be taken daily.
VEGETABLE SOUP RECIPE
Carrots, Leeks, Onions, Garlic, Zucchini, Ginger, Potato, Celery Leaves, Parsnip, Parsley, Celery and Broccoli, to taste.
Chop all vegetables, except celery leaves and parsley. Add to large pot with 12 cups of boiling water. (You can substitute 2-4 cups of water with Campbell’s All Natural Real Vegetable or Chicken Stock). Simmer for 2 hours. Finely chop celery and parsley leaves and add near end of cooking time.
(Optional – puree soup first).
Post Surgical Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic drainage specifically targets stimulation of the circulation and lymph movement. As the focus is on an individual body system, rather than the whole body, results are immediate and apparent, lasting often up to a week.
Post Surgical Lymphatic Drainage is 90 minutes per visit and needs to be performed every day for 10 days post surgery. It is 90 minutes due to the full body protocol that must be performed to obtain the desired results. Doing Lymphatic Drainage in any less time, would be like your surgeon only doing half the surgery.
To ensure optimum functioning of your lymphatic system a wholesome diet including lots of fresh vegetables and fruit and lots of water is essential and following the supplement list and “Do and Don’t do list” provided at the initial visit.
(Please refer to “Lymphatic Drainage Diet” our recommended diet).
