The Lymphatic System is very important to good health. Lymph Drainage Technique developed by French physician Bruno Chikly, is an original hands-on method that supports the proper movement of lymph through the body.
The proper functioning of the lymphatic system is critical to our body's ability to operate at peak performance. This system drains fluids, detoxifies and regenerates tissues, filters out toxins and foreign substances and helps us maintain a healthy immune system. If lymph circulation stagnates however, toxins accumulate and compromise cellular functioning, which opens the way to physical ailments. (http://upledger.com/therapies/ldt.htm)
The lymphatic system is a complex network of lymphoid organs, lymph nodes, lymph ducts, lymphatic tissues, lymph capillaries and lymph vessels that produce and transport lymph fluid from tissues to the circulatory system. Lymph is returned to blood circulation behind the collarbone. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphatic_system)
Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT) is a gentle, light-touch, noninvasive technique. If done correctly LDT can help in:
- Reduction in edemas (swelling) and lymphedemas of various origins.
- Detoxification of the body.
- Anti-aging effects.
- Removal of cellulite tissue.
- Relief of numerous chronic and subacute inflammations, including sinusitis, bronchitis and otitis.
- Relief of chronic pain.
- Regeneration of tissue, including burns, wounds, stretch marks and wrinkles.
- Stimulation of the immune system.
- Reduction in the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.
- Antispastic actions to relieve conditions such as muscle hypertonus and some forms of constipation.
- Deep relaxation to aid insomnia, stress, loss of vitality and loss of memory.
Practitioners of LDT learn how to “manually attune the specific rhythm, pressure, quality and direction of the lymph flow by using a combination of precise anatomical science and distinct manual techniques.” LDT practitioners can help move lymph very specifically. Training includes learning to create exact lymphatic maps of the direction of superficial and deep lymphatic pathways. This allows the practitioner to restore the normal flow of fluids from the tissues to the circulatory system. (http://upledger.com/therapies/ldt.htm)
According to Dr. Chikly:
LDT practitioners can facilitate nature by stimulating the natural peristaltic contractions of the two to three layers of muscles located along the lymphatic pathways, also called lymphangions (Mislin, 1961). Stagnating fluid, toxins and wastes will be drained through the flow of lymph. During its passage through lymphatic nodes, the body will generate production of more lymphocytes to reinforce immune response and accelerate contact antibodies/foreign substances.
Lymphatic drainage techniques are among the most scientifically documented, gentle and efficient hands-on therapeutic tools practiced today. They are widely utilized in hospitals and clinics across Europe and are reimbursed by Medicare in Florida for lymphedema. (http://www.massagetherapy.com/articles/index.php/article_id/207)The work is very gentle and relaxing. Clients often go into a deep state of relaxation as the water in their tissues is slowly moved into lymphatic vessels, down into lymphatic nodes and ducts and back to the circulatory system.
—Barry Krost
Barry Krost is training to become a certified practitioner of LDT.
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