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Lymphatic Drainage

Development of Lymphatic Drainage

Manual Lymphatic Drainage was first developed and used in the 1930’s by Dr Emil Vodder and his wife in Europe. He took the physical therapies developed by Winiwarter (1892) and developed specialised techniques for lymphatic drainage that are still used today. Because Vodder’s lymphatic drainage technique was never designed to treat lymphoedema and transfer lymph some medical circles deemed his treatment unnecessary.

Around 1970 Foldi in Germany set out clearly that the principles of oedema can only occur if the lymphatic system has failed. He believes the methods used to treat lymphoedema can also be used to treat other oedemas.

The Vodder technique of lymphatic drainage was primarily designed to increase the flow of lymph through a normal lymphatic system

FUNCTION OF THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

This is a body system responsible for bringing back to the circulatory system the interstitial fluid that all the cells of the body are bathed in.

It also acts like the waste disposal system of the body with its specialised white blood cells (lymphocytes) and macrophages which deal effectively with invading bodies of foreign matter such as bacteria, viruses and cancer cells.

The Lymphatic System is often referred to as the waste disposal system of the body with its waste cleaning and nutrition collection functions.

After the blood stream, the second main way for the drainage of tissue fluids to occur is via the Lymphatic System. Lymph is a clear sticky fluid about the consistency of honey. It contains lymphocytes (T-cells and B cells of the immune system) which circulate through the channels of the lymphatic system, namely the lymph capillaries, lymph vessels, lymph ducts, lymph nodes, carrying waste products away from all parts of the body for cleaning.

The Lymphatic System is made up of:

Capilliaries
Vessels
Lymph Nodes
Lymphatic Organs: Tonsils, Spleen & Thymus Gland, ...... and Bone Marrow (immune system)

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE IS GOOD FOR:

Sinus Problems
Detoxification e.g. after measles
M.E. or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (C.F.S.)
Acne
Asthma
After a Cold or Bout of Flu
During fasting or a cleansing diet
Releasing a habit e.g. smoking or drugs
Fluid Retention
Pre-menstrual tension (P.M.T.)
During menstruation
During pregnancy
Lumpy breasts
When Iris reading shows a lymphatic rosary

POSITIVE EFFECTS OF LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE:

Lowers blood pressure
Relaxes the body
Assists drainage of excess fluid
Assists immune system effectiveness
Softens scar tissue – more
pliant

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	Lymphatic Drainage Development of Lymphatic Drainage Manual Lymphatic Drainage was first developed and used in the 1930’s by Dr Emil Vodder and his wife in Europe. He took the physical therapies developed by Winiwarter (1892) and developed specialised techniques for lymphatic drainage that are still used today. Because Vodder’s lymphatic drainage technique was never designed to treat lymphoedema and transfer lymph some medical circles deemed his treatment unnecessary. Around 1970 Foldi in Germany set out clearly that the principles of oedema can only occur if the lymphatic system has failed. He believes the methods used to treat lymphoedema can also be used to treat other oedemas. The Vodder technique of lymphatic drainage was primarily designed to increase the flow of lymph through a normal lymphatic system FUNCTION OF THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM This is a body system responsible for bringing back to the circulatory system the interstitial fluid that all the cells of the body are bathed in. It also acts like the waste disposal system of the body with its specialised white blood cells (lymphocytes) and macrophages which deal effectively with invading bodies of foreign matter such as bacteria, viruses and cancer cells. The Lymphatic System is often referred to as the waste disposal system of the body with its waste cleaning and nutrition collection functions. After the blood stream, the second main way for the drainage of tissue fluids to occur is via the Lymphatic System. Lymph is a clear sticky fluid about the consistency of honey. It contains lymphocytes (T-cells and B cells of the immune system) which circulate through the channels of the lymphatic system, namely the lymph capillaries, lymph vessels, lymph ducts, lymph nodes, carrying waste products away from all parts of the body for cleaning. The Lymphatic System is made up of: Capilliaries Vessels Lymph Nodes Lymphatic Organs: Tonsils, Spleen & Thymus Gland, ...... and Bone Marrow (immune system) LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE IS GOOD FOR: Sinus Problems Detoxification e.g. after measles M.E. or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (C.F.S.) Acne Asthma After a Cold or Bout of Flu During fasting or a cleansing diet Releasing a habit e.g. smoking or drugs Fluid Retention Pre-menstrual tension (P.M.T.) During menstruation During pregnancy Lumpy breasts When Iris reading shows a lymphatic rosary POSITIVE EFFECTS OF LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE: Lowers blood pressure Relaxes the body Assists drainage of excess fluid Assists immune system effectiveness Softens scar tissue – more pliant home \| about us \| services \| products \| testimonials \| contact us Thank you for visiting our website – please feel free to contact us for any of the above services and products. We are only too happy to be of service to you.

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