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12 Aug

Permanently bloated? Manual lymphatic drainage is perhaps the cure

Permanently bloated? Manual lymphatic drainage is perhaps the cure
If there’s one thing the wellness world is obsessive about, it’s detoxing. There isn't any shortage of cleanses or products that promise to eliminate all the toxins in your body, so it’s unsurprising that a  style of massage that guarantees to “drain” your body of poisons is growing in popularity: manual lymphatic drainage (MLD).  Your lymphatic system is a network of organs, vessels, ducts, and nodes that move lymph (a fluid made up of white blood cells, proteins and fats) out of your tissues into your bloodstream, eliminating waste and toxins – it’s sometimes called your body’s own sewage system (sexy). The thought is that by massaging your lymph nodes, manual lymphatic drainage supposedly stimulates the lymphatic system and accelerates the...
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13 Dec

Permanently bloated? Manual lymphatic drainage could be the cure

Permanently bloated? Manual lymphatic drainage is perhaps the cure
Beloved by supermodels and Dua Lipa, the evidence behind the advantages of the massage is admittedly shaky at best, despite it being marketed as a miracle treatment If there’s one thing the wellness world is obsessive about, it’s detoxing. There isn't any shortage of cleanses or products that promise to do away with all the toxins in your body, so it’s unsurprising that a  form of massage that guarantees to “drain” your body of poisons is growing in popularity: manual lymphatic drainage (MLD).  Your lymphatic system is a network of organs, vessels, ducts, and nodes that move lymph (a fluid made up of white blood cells, proteins and fats) out of your tissues into...
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6 Nov

I Tried A Lymphatic Facial– Here’s How It Went

I Tried A Lymphatic Facial– Here’s How It Went
Rob Lewine / Getty Images As a beauty author, facials are a weekly treatment. Be it microneedling, LED therapy, extractions, or deep cleansing, these services make up the inspiration of my self-care routine. As for the newest one I’ve tried? A Lymphatic Facial on the Silver Mirror Facial Bar in Latest York. This treatment helps drain the lymphatic system– a component of the immune system which balances the body’s fluids. Lymph nodes on the face and neck are strategically massaged, releasing toxin buildup. The bar offers a variety of facials, including their three hottest: The Signature Facial, Pimples-Fighting Facial, and Anti-Aging Facial. Although I even have skin concerns all of those facials could help with, I made a decision on the Lymphatic...
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