The lymphatic channels are responsible for the body’s drainage and purification. If this complex network is filtering and functioning properly toxins and excess fluids can be carried away from the cells and out of the body. However, when stagnation occurs, trapped fluids can cause bloating and bloated tissue can result in swelling up to two dress sizes. Congested lymph can also interfere with thyroid function necessary to metabolize and release stored fat. New research reveals 80% of overweight women have sluggish lymphatic systems.

Unexplained weight gain is often not fat but a stagnant overloaded lymphatic system trapping toxins and excess fluids in the body. This toxic internal environment can result in inflammation, bloating and unexplained weight gain. This can be the difference of an extra 10 to 15 pounds.

Lymphatic drainage is an important adjunct to exercise and a healthy lifestyle as your body strives to maintain it’s natural alkalinity and ideal weight.

Cellulite is often a lymphatic condition. The lymph channels are the body’s drainage system. A major contribution to the formation of cellulite begins when this system is unable to effectively flush toxins away from the cells due to sluggish lymphatic circulation.

The lymph continuously bathes each cell and drains away the detritus in a circulatory system powered by movement and breathing. Impaired lymph flow to certain areas can contribute to immobilizing pockets of fat and trapped fluids.

Compromised circulation of lymph and blood is believed to be one of the primary causes of cellulite.

Lymphatic drainage is one of the few techniques to be successfully used in the lasting reduction of cellulite.