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Massage affects the waste removal (toxins) process.
The Lymphatic System encompasses the whole body just as the blood does. Unlike the blood, which moves through the body with the heart as a pump, the lymph does not circulate quickly. With no pump to move it, movement in our bodies is key. The more we move the more quickly our lymph circulates.
When toxins linger in the body, lymph slows down even further; your body becomes sluggish, weakened and compromised. Fighting off outside viral, bacterial, energetic and other negative influences becomes inefficient in this weakened state.
Healthy eating, appropriate rest and exercise are the best ways to keep your lymph flowing effectively. When you add Massage to your health maintenance program, you increase the flow of lymph with direct pressure, making waste removal more efficient.
Some have experienced symptoms of a cold or allergy going away after a massage. Others have experienced what feels like a cold or allergy coming on the day after a session. These are natural reactions from increased lymph drainage. Drinking plenty of fresh water, about 2 quarts a day, will minimize these reactions.
The digestive system can show signs that your immune system is being weakened: food digests more slowly, accompanied by symptoms such as bloating, gas, constipation or diarrhea. Many of us miss these signals and treat only the symptoms without supporting our immune system. An effective massage treatment includes massage of the upper and lower abdomen. This increases circulation to the digestive system and promotes healthier elimination.
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