HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR LDT TREATMENTS
You are about to stimulate your body's most powerful system of detoxification.
The Lymphatic system is responsible for handling and neutralizing toxins and wastes created from food, pollution, and our own body's daily cellular activities. It is also responsible for housing and transporting immune cells.
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BEFORE LDT TREATMENT
In order to make your Lymph Drainage Therapy session as effective as possible, please consider the following prior to treatment:
> Arrive at your appointment well hydrated
> Arrive with an empty stomach or eat a light snack prior
> Do NOT apply lotion to your skin prior to treatment
> Do NOT drink alcohol the night before
> Plan / Allow for a period of rest after treatment if needed
> Wear cotton underwear
> Use the restroom prior to getting on the table
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RECEIVING LDT TREATMENT
> Expect to undress to your level of comfort but know that direct contact with the skin is always best.
> The therapist's touch will often be light (just enough pressure to stretch the skin) to moderate.
> The therapist will concentrate on several key areas: neck, armpits, abdomen, hips, and organs areas such as the liver and kidneys in addition to your area of complaint
> The treatment should never elicit pain or discomfort
> You may experience changes on the table as fluids begin to move (tingling, coolness in fingers and toes, digestive noises, heat in the abdomen)
> The therapist may incorporate other manual or massage techniques to aid in lymph flow (Most common are CranioSacral Therapy and Myofascial release)
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AFTER LDT TREATMENT
Every person will respond to Lymph Drainage Therapy differently! Changes can occur immediately and up to 7 days after treatment. The list below are SOME of the reactions that signal the body is detoxifying itself!
> Sense of calm
> Feeling of "light and fluffy"
> Brain Fog
> Increased odorous urination
> Increased odorous bowel movements
> Temporary change in body odor âsweat
> Deep and restful sleep
> Hunger
> Thirst
> Tiredness, wanting to rest or nap
> Drainage of the sinuses and ears
> Reductions in swelling and headaches
> Shifts in congestion (one sinus to another etc)
After Several Treatments, other benefits may occur:
> Weight loss-reduction in adipose and cellulite tissue
> Reduction of chronic pain
> Increased energy
> Increased metabolism
> Reduction of PMS symptoms
> Improved blood sugar management
> Improved range of motion
> Reduction in skin conditions and allergies
> Boosted immune system- illness prevention
> Regeneration of tissue (scaring, burning, anti-aging)
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MAKING IT LAST- SUPPORTING LDT
After stimulating your body's Lymphatic system, You can continue to support and continue this process and keep the system healthy by:
> Self Treatment exercises given by your LDT therapist
> Stay hydrated (drink adequate filtered water)
> Cleanse sinuses daily (Xlear nasal wash or netti pot)
> Reduce your levels of stress & get plenty of sleep
> Diet (Alkalinize w/ organic and fresh produce, minimize animal proteins, glutinous grains & refined sugar & processed foods. Use cold pressed organic coconut or virgin olive oil).
> Exercise regularly (swimming & yoga are particularly good)
> Receive regular LDT treatments & bodywork
> Deep breathing & plenty of laughter
> Avoid restrictive clothing & under wire bras
> Skin Brushing (Slow strokes toward the heart)
> Guided detoxification (fasting, cleansing, heavy metal chelation)
> Support your skin by sweating with infrared sauna, hot tub (if not contraindicated), hot yoga, migun bed...
> Balance your hormones (naturally/bio-identical) http://www.gooddaypharmacy.com/naturalhormoneconsult.html)
> REDUCE YOUR EXPOSURE TO ALL TOXINS
-Use safe cookware (glass, stainless steel, or enameled cast-iron)
-Use Safe Toiletries / Cosmetics (www.safecosmetics.org/)
-Remove chemicals from your home (pesticides, paint, chlorine, and chemical cleaning products)
-Consider using alternatives to metal dental fillings (http://www.flcv.com/damspr1.html)
-Filter your drinking, shower, & bath water (reverse osmosis is best, or something that can remove chlorine & fluoride)