Not exact matches
Dr. Mehra Golshan, director of the breast surgical oncology fellowship at Dana - Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, said he
uses a tool called a laser perometer, which gauges
lymph flow by capturing thousands of points of measurements on the entire arm.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is an advanced therapy in which the practitioner
uses a range of specialized and rhythmic gentle pumping techniques to move the skin in the direction of the
lymph flow.
One popular technique is Skin Brushing, where a brush with natural bristles is
used to encourage healthy
lymph flow, often in conjunction with hot or very cold showers.
Manual
lymph drainage
uses a specific amount of pressure (less than 9 ounces per square inch or about 4 kPa) and rhythmic circular movements to stimulate
lymph flow.
And if you think about it, the same clients that helps alleviate common sports injuries like increasing blood
flow and draining
lymph fluid can also be
used for performance advantages.
Decongestive / Lymphatic (MLD) therapy is a highly specialized and gentle massage technique
used to increase
lymph flow and encourage the natural drainage of the
lymph from the body tissues.
You should SEE what I can get done after I
use the salt scrub — the texture of the salt is also invigorating, and increases blood and
lymph flow throughout the body.
It is
used in the treatment of various health conditions, such as relieving migraines, stimulating the
lymph flow, treating stress and helping to quit smoking.
LDT enables practitioners to restore proper
lymph flow by
using a «mapping» system to assess congested areas in the body, then apply gentle, pressure
using the fingers and hands on these areas to reactivate proper ciculation.
With the
use of blankets, bolsters, and straps, the body is put into simple, restful and supportive postures to help reduce muscle tension, relieve stress, help with
lymph flow, and induce a relaxed state of being.
Using chemicals under the arms (i.e., store - bought deodorants or antiperspirants) that get into your blood stream are not readily removed by the
lymph system, especially if you apply them before bedtime when
lymph flow is slow.