Lymph Drainage and Weight Loss

The lymph system is a network of vessels, tissues and organs responsible for draining the body of toxins and bacteria. It maintains a protein and fluid balance in the body, develops immunity, prevents common illnesses such as colds and flu and removes unwanted waste from the body.

When the lymph system becomes infected or blocked, a number of ailments can present themselves: headaches and migraines, colds and flu, arthritis, fatigue, mood swings, depression, acne and cellulite.

Lymph drainage or lymph massage developed in the 1930s. Because the lymph system has no central pump, it relies on muscular contractions to move the fluid out of the system. Lymph massages encourage and stimulate this action, and the massage technique increases the lymph flow. It employs light pressure combined with soft, pumping movements in the direction of the lymph nodes. It is highly advisable to drink lots of water after a lymph massage, to help the body flush the released toxins out effectively.

The benefits of lymph massage for weight loss
Immunity can be increased, and the rate of metabolism can be improved, helping the body to clear out wastes and toxins. Lymph drainage can be particularly effective in assisting the treatment of the following conditions:
§ Oedema/ swelling
§ Sports injuries
§ Depressed immunity
§ Lack of energy
§ Skin conditions/ acne
§ Breast cancer

Executive Wellness: Weight Loss and Fitness Centre recommends lymph drainage as a complementary treatment to both general wellness and weight loss. Lymph drainage is available at the wellness centre, which also offers body wraps, deep tissue massages, cellulite treatments and pedicures.

For further details, or to book a consultation, please contact Joy Krige:
Tel: 021 674 2790 082 464 8911
Email:

joy@executivewellnesscentre.co.za