What is lymphatic drainage and why is it so good for you?

Lymphatic drainage is a technique designed to stimulate the flow of lymph, a fluid that transports white blood cells, oxygen, and nutrients to tissues throughout the body. Also referred to as "manual lymph drainage" or "lymphatic massage", lymphatic drainage typically involves gentle, circular movements.

Lymphatic drainage suggest that this technique can help treat a variety of health concerns. See below for some of it’s uses.

Benefits of a Lymphatic Drainage massage includes:

·       Fight off infection.

·       Speed up healing and recovery from the cold and flu.

·       Reduce water retention.

·       Boost weight loss.

·       Improve cellulite, skin swelling, scar tissue, acne, and stretch marks.

·       Reduce stress and fatigue.

·       Help with post exercise recovery.

Lymphatic drainage was initially developed in the 1930s by Danish physicians Emil and Estrid Vodder as a treatment for lymphedema (a condition marked by swelling and the buildup of lymph in the body's soft tissues, usually as the result of infection, injury, cancer treatment, surgery, or genetic disorders affecting the lymph system).

Because lymphatic drainage has become extremely popular in the wellness circle around NYC and LA I decided to put together a list of my top 5 favorite places to go for it in the city and why.

1.     IMD Beauty Spa’s Specialized Lymphatic Drainage treatment is the ultimate experience for the body. The treatement combines manual lymphatic drainage and modeling massage techniques to maximize their effects to help reduce swelling and water retention as well as decrease the appearance of cellulite. The treatment is combined with time in an infrared sauna with magnesium wraps. The FAR Infrared heat and magnesium accelerates skin tightening and toning while promoting a natural detoxifying sweat. The full treatment is 60 Minutes and comes out to $285. Yes, it may be pricey but you are essentially getting two treatments in one. Use
discount code HKate20 for 20% off your first session.

2.     Body Roll Studio machines combine the healing effects of slimming and lymphatic massage. Due to the effectiveness of roller massage, subcutaneous adipose tissue begins to break down and cellulite is visibly reduced. In addition, roller massage is very effective for muscle tension, it is the only massage that can be individually controlled by the person. You can roll after workout, or replace their workout day with a roller massage simply because it is like relaxation and workout together. The principle of the machines consists of rollers on a rotating drum that make a certain number of revolutions per minute. Collagen and infrared lamps in the machine improve the elasticity of our skin and helps maintain a youthful appearance. Use discount code “Kate20” for 20% off your first roll!.

3.     The Tox’s The Master Tox combines a unique blend of different modalities that heal your body from the inside out. The treatment flushes water retention and gives you an overall leaner look. Improvements are evident in the circulatory, respiratory and endocrine system. It is proven that cleansing your lymphatic system will reduce the possibility of catching a cold or suffering a virus as well as losing weight and burning calories more effectively. We all need this at the end of February. Am I right?!

4.     Tracie Martyn’s Resculpting Facial is one of my favorite ways to “drain” your face. Deemed as the "natural facelift" that put Tracie Martyn on the map. The most-effective electric lifting facial, tried and tested by beauty editors, A-listers, and royalty. Also known as the Sculpting Facial®, this is your go-to beauty treatment for both immediate and long-term anti-aging results.

5.     Face Gym’s Signature Sculpt is a high intensity workout to get your face fit. I fell in love with this concept the moment I stepped foot into the “gym.” The facial uses signature muscle manipulation techniques to lift, tone and contour, EMS technology for powerful sculpting and skincare selected to suit skin’s needs.  The treatment is 35minutes for $95 and is the fastest results driven drainage for the facial I have yet to try!

What are your favorite lymphatic drainage techniques and experiences in your area?!

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