The lymphatic system is part of the circulatory system of the body.The heart pumps the blood to the body through arteries, and the veins and lymph system return it to the heart.The interstitial fluid immerses the cells and receives by-products of cell metabolism.This fluid originates in connective tissue spaces and the lymph capillaries pick it up, at which point it is called lymph.The lymph system is very important for the body because it recovers the protein rich liquid that the veins can’t pick up.If it weren’t for the lymphatic system, the body would probably die within a couple of days from self-intoxication.
Bruno Chikly, M.D. developed a method to work gently with the rhythm of the lymph system, which is slower than the blood circulation with low velocity and low pressure.By working with the lymph system, fluids are better circulated and the parasympathetic nervous system is enhanced, thus offering the person receiving therapy relaxation and calmness in the body, mind and spirit.
Benefits
Lymph Drainage Therapy improves conditions in many related fields, including applications in the following:
Dentistry
Dermatology and Esthetics
General metabolic conditions
Stress
Fatigue
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Sleeping problems
Detoxification
Jet lag
Metabolic diseases
Raynaud’s Disease
Geriatrics
Promotes tissue regeneration
Oxygen use
Deep cleansing
Stimulates immune system
Relieves stress
General health maintenance
Gynecology
Hepato-gastroenterology
Liver & digestive problems
Infectious diseases
Sinus infections
Neurology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Osteopathic/Chiropractic
Otorhinolaryngology/ORL
Ear/Nose/Throat
Pediatrics
Except when fever is present
Pneumology, Allergies
Bronchitis and lung disorders
Hay fever
Rheumatology
Lymph drainage is effective in reducing edemas of many conditions after acute inflammation has disappeared
Sports
Before events
Muscle spasms, cramps, pain
Sports traumas/traumatic edemas
Sprains/strains/dislocations
Ligaments and meniscal lesions
Fractures
In or out of cast
Scars/Fibrosis
Surgery
Pre-surgery to prepare the tissue, drain the tissue, clear the lymph pathways to prevent post surgery edemas
Post-surgery--must be lymphedema certified to treat major lymph node removal
