Last week I had posted some information about different types of massage and their relationships with fertility and my exposure to each type. Yesterday, I went in for a massage treatment myself and for the first time experienced lymphatic drainage massage. It was absolute heaven.

Here is what ZitaWest.com has to say about describing lymphatic drainage massage.

By its name, it may sound like Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) means you are about to have the whole of your lymphatic system drained away, but it is actually a very gentle form of massage aimed at moving the lymph under the skin. The lymphatic system is an important part of our immune system and is also designed to assist in the removal of waste products from the cells of the body. Unlike the circulation of the blood, there is no pump (the heart); instead the lymphatic system has to rely on muscular movement to assist circulation. The system can become very sluggish and ineffectual, not least because of our sedentary lifestyles and high-sodium diets. A sluggish lymphatic system means that this system of waste disposal is compromised, and the body suffers from a build-up of stagnant lymph.

Before I had this type of massage, I always thought that it would be painful and that the therapist would work very deeply on the lymph nodes. Shows what I know. Although I was expecting the treatment to be painful, I trust this practitioner wholly and was up for it. I don't think that I'd had a more gentle, more effective massage, as I love a light touch. Afterwards, my sinuses were much clearer as well as a relief from pressure in my left ear. It was very effective and I'm excited to have it done again. Check back in to read about the treatment itself and the benefits that can be received for fertility.

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