From Cosmopolitan · Mary Honkus · · 1m 30s
Lymphatic Drainage Massages Do More Than Depuff
Lymphatic drainage massages flush toxins and boost immunity, helping anyone shed water weight.
In brief
Lymphatic drainage massages flush toxins and boost immunity, helping anyone shed water weight. Lymphatic drainage massages remove toxins, reduce swelling, and improve immunity for most people. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Quick answers
- What is lymphatic drainage?
- Lymphatic drainage massage moves fluid through the body to reduce swelling and toxins.
- Why do people use it?
- Celebrities and people with water retention use lymphatic drainage to look lean and feel better.
- How does it work?
- Lymphatic drainage massage uses hand movements to push fluid toward lymph nodes for filtering.
- Who benefits?
- Anyone with water retention or immune issues can get relief from lymphatic drainage.
- When to try it?
- People with puffiness, bloating, or fatigue should try lymphatic drainage before events or trips.
What is lymphatic drainage?
Lymphatic drainage massage moves fluid through the body to reduce swelling and toxins.
“This type of massage helps remove waste and toxins from your body, supports the immune system, aids digestion, balances hormones, improves circulation, reduces swelling, improves skin health, enhances recovery, and encourages pain relief and relaxation.”
Why do people use it?
Celebrities and people with water retention use lymphatic drainage to look lean and feel better.
“We all have lymph nodes, so we all benefit.”
How does it work?
Lymphatic drainage massage uses hand movements to push fluid toward lymph nodes for filtering.
“Lymphatic drainage massage techniques gets this fluid moving again through specific hand movements that encourage the flow of lymph fluid toward the lymph nodes where it can be filtered and removed from the body.”
Who benefits?
Anyone with water retention or immune issues can get relief from lymphatic drainage.
“This technique supports the immune system and reduces fluid retention.”
When to try it?
People with puffiness, bloating, or fatigue should try lymphatic drainage before events or trips.
“If you’re dealing with puffiness, digestive bloating, constant fatigue, or congested skin, you’ll benefit most from a lymphatic drainage massage over other massage techniques.”
What happens next?
After a massage, you’ll feel lighter and see results within days.
“The results of my most recent lymphatic massage peaked on day two. I looked so much more toned than I had in weeks because my body was finally able to flush out what it had been holding onto.”
How long do effects last?
Results peak in 3 days and last up to 10 days with healthy habits.
“Most clients see their results peak three days post-massage, Vianna says, adding that those results can last for up to 10 days but need to be maintained by healthy habits.”
What to avoid?
Sodium-heavy foods and alcohol can cause bloating after a massage.
“To enhance my results, Kernystka told me to avoid sodium-heavy foods, alcohol, and processed sugar, all of which can cause bloating in the days after a massage.”
Can you DIY it?
Yes, quick techniques help reduce bloating at home.
“I’ll have my clients do a mini version of my session at home.”
How to DIY?
Press near groin and armpits, glide hands down abdomen, and drag up legs to move lymph.
“First, activate your lymph nodes near your groin and under the armpits with quick pulsing presses, five to ten on each, to open them up.”
Why trust experts?
Experts like Viktoriya Kernystka and Tatiana Vianna have years of experience.
“Viktoriya Kernystka is a lymphatic drainage expert and massage therapist at Remedy Place in New York.”
What’s next?
Lymphatic drainage helps you look and feel better with simple steps.
“Once you try one lymphatic drainage massage, you’ll be hooked.”
At a glance
Lymphatic drainage massages remove toxins, reduce swelling, and improve immunity for most people.
