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Feeling sluggish? How Can You Help Your Lymph System?

 

The holiday season, and winter in general, routinely takes its toll on many people. Yes, some due to over-indulging, but also because the body steps out of its normal busyness of work schedules and starts saying, 'Heh, I want to take a rest now, please!' Perhaps the person keeps going with family get-togethers and friend meet ups, leading to a depleted system. For others it can be the total opposite – they may be moving around even less, perhaps sitting or lying down for long periods. And for some their immunity is routinely compromised, or they have caught any number of seasonal bugs.

Whatever the reason, when the lymphatic system starts to back up we feel sluggish, with common symptoms such as a sense of heaviness, fatigue, brain fog, aches and pains, puffy eyes, sinus issues – and much more.

The lymphatic system is a complicated system.

To give a very short summary:

  • The lymph system is a network of organs, vessels and tissues – with every part necessary to its function
  • When it's working correctly it collects excess fluid from your body’s tissues and returns it to your bloodstream
  • It filters out waste products and abnormal cells from this fluid
  • It helps your body absorb fats
  • It is a large, vital part of your immune system

What's important to know is that the lymph system has no 'pump' (unlike the cardiovascular system that has the heart as its pump). The lymph system relies on a combination of breathing, muscle contractions, valve movements and arterial pulsations to circulate around the body and approximately 75% of the lymph drains to the left side.

I am a professionally trained Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD) practitioner and on the RLD register, having added this important therapy to my practice after training with Sally Kay who developed Reflexology Lymph Drainage through extensive clinical practice. When you come for a Reflexology Lymph Drainage session I stimulate a sequence of foot reflexes on both your feet that correspond to the lymph system. This helps the lymph move, flush, drain and replenish. For some clients there is a noticeable betterment soon after the treatment, and in general clients report many benefits, including more energy, less swelling, reduced inflammation, better sleep and more.

Clients who have all their lymph nodes and no compromised areas of their lymph system might find that a few sessions were all they needed to help re-set themselves, and then to follow some easy healthy living protocols to continue aiding their health.

Clients who have had lymph nodes removed, or parts of the lymph system are compromised, will generally need to maintain a lymph drainage protocol of some kind as an ongoing practice – this is because as mentioned earlier: the lymph system has no pump of its own, so if it's severely compromised ie missing lymph nodes – it is likely to always need support to drain efficiently. Most of my clients with compromised lymph systems go ahead with a mix of protocols; Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD), plus MLD (manual lymph drainage via a nurse or at-home techniques), plus incorporating some healthy living practises into their every day life also.

When you have a session with me I will generally also recommend some reflex points you can stimulate on your hands to help you inbetween sessions. These are not a replacement for a full professional Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD) treatment of course, but it's good for clients to know some 'at-home' tips they can do themselves too.

I hope you found this post interesting, and if you wish to book a Reflexology Lymph Drainage session you can read more here and then just get in touch!

For those of you living in our lovely West Cornwall, whether in Penzance where I am based at the Penzance Natural Health Centre, or if you are living in surrounding areas such as Newlyn, Mousehole, Gulval, Marazion, Hayle, St Ives, St Just - and any other place nearby - then book in a restorative session with me! Come be nurtured, relax on the therapy couch and enjoy a Reflexology Lymph Drainage, or otherwise you can have a restorative standard Reflexology, enjoy deep rest in the Earthing & Balancing treatment, or have a luxuriously organic Ayurvedic Facial.

Autumn, winter, spring, summer – may we all be Well Beings 💚

 

 

Image credits

1st photo by Karola G from Pexels

2nd photo by Bruce Blaus (2014)

Get in touch

Contact me if you have any queries about any of the therapies I offer, or to make a booking for a

treatment. Alternatively, you can text/WhatsApp/call me on +4407507550764.

Helpful information

After Your Treatment

You've had your well-being session and hopefully you are feeling super relaxed!


After a reflexology based treatment - whether standard Reflexology, Reflexology Lymph Drainage or within the Earthing & Balancing treatment, because the therapy works on the entire body and emotional system via the foot body map, some people experience a slight but temporary flare up of symptoms or feel very tired - this is due to the toxins leaving your body and is nothing to be alarmed about. However, some people feel immediately energised and light! It's all individual. The most important thing is to honour the process and allow yourself time to rest. 


After an Ayurvedic Facial, as this treatment has worked on marma points on your face which correspond to key connective points of the body system and emotions/consciousness, you also need to practise good self care to maximise the benefits of the treatment.


Read After Your Treatment for some recommendations on how you can optimise the benefits of your treatment. 

Gift Vouchers

Gift vouchers are a perfect gift at any time and your loved one, friend or colleague can have up to six months to redeem the voucher.


You can buy a gift voucher to:

- cover the whole of 1 x treatment

- or a course of treatments

- or part payment towards a treatment


Contact me to purchase and I'll send you a personalised digital gift voucher which can either be printed or shown on the phone at the time of treatment. I can also leave printed gift vouchers for local pick up at Penzance Natural Health Centre.


Choose either a Reflexology, Ayurvedic Facial, Reflexology Lymph Drainage, or Earthing & Balancing treatment - or just put a price and let your giftee decide.


I'm looking forward to treating you and your loved ones.

The T&Cs!

Payment

I do not have a card machine; so payment is either in cash on the day or by a BACS payment (bank transfer - bank details given upon request). If by BACS I ask for this at least 48 hrs prior to your session so that I can see the payment in my bank account and confirm. 


Cancellation 

Please note I am a micro-business and I book the treatment space upon receiving booking requests. I make payment for the hire of the treatment space and if a client is a 'no show' or cancels very close to the session time I still have to pay the room booking fee and I have no time to offer to another client who may have been able to take that spot.


Therefore, please give me at least 48 hrs notice of any cancellation, or if you wish to move the booking to another date/time.


Of course 'life happens' and it may be that you have genuine circumstances which prevent you from attending your session on the day. Otherwise for late cancellations (under 48 hrs notice) I request half the payment to cover my room booking fee and lost time.


Refunds

I do not offer refunds for any treatments that have been provided and completed.


Referring Clients On

As a professional therapist the client's best interest's are always paramount and occasionally I may recommend that instead of receiving any treatment with me, or any continued treatment with me, you seek support with another type of therapy or see a different provider. If I do recommend this then I will always try to supply you with a few links to help you.


Many thanks and I look forward to treating you.

GDPR & Privacy Policy

As a professional therapist who is insured and regulated, in order to give professional treatments, I will need to ask for, and keep, information about your health. I will only use this for informing treatments and any advice I give as a result of your treatment.


Please read my Privacy Policy, which explains the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and how I apply it.

“The treatments were unfailingly relaxing and informative, with all the connections between feet and body clearly explained. A lovely calm atmosphere, comfortable and I loved the music during the healing treatment. My conditions have greatly improved in all sorts of ways - better sleep patterns, more confidence and an easing of the pain in my shoulder and kidney area”

Jude

“Linda is a wonderful therapist and human being. I felt comfortable straight away with her, and taken care of throughout the treatment. Her positivity and joy are communicative; I also found her very good and professional in her reading and treatment. She explained everything clearly and carefully, and my symptoms (fatigue) definitely got better after a few sessions. I recommend 100% and cannot thank you enough Linda!”

Julie

“When you visit Linda for a treatment the serene décor of the treatment room instantly sets the tone for what will be a relaxing session ahead, Linda is very professional and knowledgeable about her practice and is happy to answer any questions. She selects beautiful products to apply to your face and her touch when giving the Ayuverdic facial puts you at ease, Afterwards I felt that both my skin and my energy had been revitalised.”

Nat

“Having never experienced a facial treatment before I didn't really know what to expect from an Ayurvedic facial. For me it was a deeply relaxing and therapeutic massage with beautiful scented oils to suit my skin type. My skin definitely felt more supple afterwards. I have no hesitation in recommending this treatment.”

Sheila

“The Ayurvedic Facial massage was absolutely wonderful. Linda`s deft and tremendously relaxing and restorative massage was augmented by the way in which she gently introduced the appropriate oils to my skin and her clear explanation of the tradition and the significance of the marma points. I highly recommend it.”

Jude

“Linda was always very welcoming and I felt comfortable immediately. Linda was professional at all times and very accurate with her sense of what was happening with my mind and body. My problematic shoulder is improving and the reflexology was definitely what helped me realise that the pain is trapped grief and emotions. My treatments made me realise that I still had processing to do and that I needed to be kinder and more gentle with myself.”

Faye

“My lymphoedema nurse specialist suggested having RLD (reflexology lymph drainage) to help my left arm to recover from an injury that had resulted in 12 months of swelling and pain. I was interested to see if RLD would have a positive effect but didn't have any expectations of the lymphoedema changing. Linda is professional and welcoming. At my first appointment she quickly put me at ease, explaining the process of the treatment. The measurements after treatment showed how the fluid had moved in my arms, proof that the RLD had a positive effect. At the end of 4 weeks with RLD each week my left forearm felt softer and fluid moves more easily from my left hand when I self massage. The whole reflexology experience with Linda is one of feeling cared for holistically. The room is quiet and comfortable and the treatment has a clear beginning and ending. I find the treatments relaxing and I sleep very well afterwards.”

Alison

“Wonderfully relaxing and very interesting and all sessions were professionally delivered. Some things improved noticeably such as back ache which was completely resolved.”

Sheila

“I liked the structure of the sessions and Linda’s attentiveness to my comfort throughout. The consistent, methodical structure of warm towels to cleanse the feet, massage then reflexology enabled me to make the transition quickly from a busy work environment to a calmer, more relaxed way of being. I think this meant that I was able to get the best from the sessions. Linda also made sure I was comfortable throughout. The sessions were well-paced, never felt rushed. The pressure of touch was right for me. The positive impact on my sleep was noticeable. I felt an increased sense of wellbeing from having regular, weekly sessions.”

Lesley