Buzzfeed writer, Lara Parker took on the responsibility of exploring the latest celebrity obsession — lymphatic drainage. What is it, what does it do, and how does it help? Well, according to one of our very own, Laureen McVicker, lymphatic drainage is a light massage that affects the superficial lymph structures of the skin to help propel the lymphatic fluid throughout our system.
Laureen told BuzzFeed, “Our lymphatic system consists of lymph vessels and lymphatic organs. This special drainage system works very closely with our venous system. The primary lymphatic organs include our lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, and thymus gland, which help manufacture our white blood cells, which are important for our immune system to fight infection.”
Some of the potential physical and mental health benefits of lymphatic drainage include:
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Improvement of lymphatic circulation
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Reduction of chronic inflammation
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Increased relaxation
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