The source
of lymphatic congestion varies from woman to woman, so each of us must approach that question individually.
If that doesn't help, my next guess is that it's caused
by lymphatic congestion and should clear on its own as your lymphatic system heals.
Surprisingly,
lymphatic congestion forms the foundation of some lactation problems like chronic plugged ducts and un-resolving nipple and breast pain.
She demonstrates the Lymphatic Drainage Therapy technique (the Chikly method) either on a model or volunteer from the audience and gives pointers on how to determine
if lymphatic congestion is playing a role in a breastfeeding problem.
In their analysis, the researchers
demonstrated lymphatic congestion within the liver and leakage of the liver lymph into the duodenum, mostly through abnormal lymphatic connections.
Now that I know more about the lymphatic system (like the fact that we have twice as much lymph as blood and that
lymphatic congestion plays a key role in the development of cellulite), it seems strange that we don't even make an effort to «exercise» it.
Another possibility is that cellulite is caused by the absence of something that
prevents lymphatic congestion, such as certain nutrients, adequate rest, adequate movement, etc..
When we consume fat - soluble substances that aren't a traditional part of the human diet, they can impair lymph flow and
cause lymphatic congestion.
But if saturated fats are good for us, why are so many women still suffering
from lymphatic congestion and the dreaded blight?
As we've been learning, cellulite forms as a result of
lymphatic congestion.
I hope that means
the lymphatic congestion is working its way out through the normal lymph pathways.
For Jillian,
her lymphatic congestion could be caused by something completely different.
The gentle suction increases circulation and brings nutrients to the surface of the skin, helping to break up
lymphatic congestion and repair cellular damage that leads to cellulite.
One possibility is that cellulite is caused by the presence of something that contributes to
lymphatic congestion, for example «toxins,» unhealthy hormones, or trans fats.