Insider Product Tips and routines from a celebrity massage therapist - lymphatic drainage
Home-Care Guide for Lymphatic Drainage
Ready to feel lighter, brighter, and more refreshed? This guide is your ticket to boosting your lymphatic health in easy and enjoyable ways. Say goodbye to puffiness and hello to a revitalized you with these simple home-care techniques and products. Let’s get glowing!
Daily Routine
Morning Routine
Dry Brushing (2–5 minutes):
Brush in upward strokes toward your heart, starting at your feet and working upward.
Focus on areas like legs, arms, and abdomen. Avoid sensitive skin.
Follow with a refreshing shower and apply a light lymphatic massage oil to moisturize.
Evening Routine
Epsom Salt Bath (1–2 times per week):
Dissolve 2 cups of Epsom salts in warm water.
Add 5 drops of essential oils (e.g., grapefruit or juniper berry) for additional detox support.
Soak for 20 minutes, focusing on deep breathing to relax and stimulate your lymphatic system.
Apply lymphatic cream or oil post-bath using upward strokes.
Weekly Routine
Gua Sha Facial Massage (3 times per week):
Use a gua sha stone with facial oil.
Apply light pressure and glide the stone in upward and outward motions.
Forehead: From brows to hairline.
Cheeks: From nose to ears.
Jawline: From chin to ears.
Focus on the neck, guiding strokes downward toward the collarbone to encourage lymph flow.
Body Cupping (1 time per week):
Use silicone cups with body oil.
Lightly suction the skin and move the cups in upward strokes on legs, arms, and back.
Limit each area to 5–10 minutes. Do not use over sensitive or injured skin.
Vibration Plate (3–5 times per week):
Stand on the vibration plate with knees slightly bent.
Use for 5–10 minutes, or as recommended by the manufacturer.
Combine with light stretching for enhanced lymphatic stimulation and circulation.
Compression Boots (1–2 times per week or as needed):
Use compression boots to promote lymphatic flow in the legs.
Follow the manufacturer’s settings, typically 15–20 minutes per session.
Ideal after workouts, prolonged sitting, or as part of a relaxation routine.
Product Recommendations
1. Tools:
Natural-Bristle Dry Brush :Stimulates circulation and lymphatic flow.
Gua Sha Stone (Jade or Rose Quartz): Perfect for facial and neck massages.
Silicone Cupping Set: Gentle suction cups for body treatments.
Vibration Plate: Boosts circulation and stimulates lymphatic drainage with gentle vibrations.
Compression Boots: Provides dynamic pressure to promote lymphatic flow and reduce swelling.
2. Topicals:
Lymphatic Massage Oil: Blend of ginger, grapefruit, and rosemary essential oils.
Magnesium Flakes or Epsom Salts: Relaxation and detox support during baths.
3. Wearables:
Compression Leggings or Socks: Ideal for clients with swelling or prolonged sitting.
4. Supplements and Teas:
Herbal Teas: Blends with dandelion, burdock root, or nettle.
Lymph-Support Capsules: Echinacea and milk thistle to enhance lymphatic health (consult a healthcare provider before use).
With Love,
Nina
info@atltherapeuticmassage.com
