Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT) is an
original hands-on method of lymphatic drainage developed by Bruno
Chikly, MD, of France. Created out of his award-winning research on
the lymphatic system, LDT takes traditional lymph drainage
techniques and adds a level of precision consistent with recent
scientific discoveries.
Using exacting anatomical science and distinctive manual processes,
LDT enables practitioners to detect the specific rhythm, direction,
depth and quality of the lymph flow anywhere in the body. From there
they can use their hands to perform Manual Lymphatic Mapping (MLM)
of the vessels to assess overall circulation and determine the best
alternate pathways for draining body-fluid stagnations.
Therapists work with flat hands, using all the fingers to simulate
gentle, specific wave-like movements. These subtle manual maneuvers
activate lymph and interstitial fluid circulation as well as
stimulate the functioning of the immune and parasympathetic nervous
systems. It is shown that when these actions are accomplished, the
results can be:
- Reduction in edemas (swelling) and lymphedemas of various origins
- Detoxification of the body
- Regeneration of tissue, including burns, wounds and wrinkles
- Anti-aging effects
- Relief of numerous chronic and subacute inflammations, including
sinusitis, bronchitis and otitis
- Relief of chronic pain
- Reduction in the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and
fibromyalgia
- Antispastic actions to relieve conditions such as muscle
hypertonus and some forms of constipation
- Deep relaxation to aid insomnia, stress, loss of vitality and loss
of memory
- Alleviation of adiposis and cellulite tissue
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