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Lymphoedema & Skincare
Autonomic Nervous System, CFS and Fibromyalgia
Axillary Web Syndrome
CVI and the Lymphatic System
MLD a & Knee Replacement Surgery Research
Position Statement of the National Lymphedema Network
The Science behind Manual Lymph Drainage in the Treatment of Lymphedema
Lymphoedema
A transport disorder of the lymphatic system : Lymphoedema (swelling) occurs when lymph flow is impaired. Either damage, obstruction or absence of vessels can lead to dysfunction of the lymphatic system. This can result in the accumulation and stagnation of lymph in the tissues. Most often limbs are affected, but lymph oedema [...]
read full pageLipoedema
Lipoedema is the abnormal build-up of fat cells in the legs, thighs and buttocks.
In lipoedema, the legs become symmetrically enlarged from the ankles right up to the hips, but the feet and hands are unaffected. The build-up of fat often creates a ring of fatty tissue [...]
read full pageManual Lymphatic Drainage
It is NOT Lymphatic Massage or Lymph Drainage Massage....MLD is a specialised therapy designed to improve the functioning of the lymphatic system and so enhancing the overall status of the immune system. Specific movements of the skin stimulate the contractions of the lymphatic vessels so a greater amount of metabolic waste [...]
read full pagePre/Post Surgery ..Cosmetic and General
IIf you are having surgery, you want the best possible outcome. as part of Cosmetic Surgery in much of the workd and other types of Surgery are now also seeing the benefits in ultimate outcome. As a pre and post-operative package, MLD has [...]
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• The lymphatic system aids the immune system in removing and destroying waste, debris, dead blood cells, pathogens, toxins, and cancer cells
.• The lymphatic system absorbs fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the digestive system and delivers these nutrients to the cells of the body where they are used [...]
read full pageLymphatic System Video Overview
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Lymphoedema Prevention
In nearly all cases of Breast Cancer there wil have been sentinal node biopsy or full axillary clearance (lymph nodes in the arm pit). In this case and other surgeries where there has been removal of the nodes the patient will be made aware that they are at risk of Lymphoedema and [...]
read full pageChronic Pain Management
Chronic Pain ManagementAs Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a very gentle technique acting on a number physiological systems in the body, it can prove effective at addressing chronic pain in a number of ways.The autonomic nervous system of the body is [...]
read full pageImmune Support & Detox
The lymphatic system is the transportation component of the immune system. Stimulating the lymphatic system with Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) increases the rate of flow of lymph fluid, antigens, and inflammatory agents to the lymph nodes. As a [...]
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