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Another Lymphatic Massage

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I had another lymphatic massage this last weekend. I went to a different place and she did it different this time, well not a lot different just she barely touched me, that’s how soft she was.   The first time, he was gentle, yes but it felt like he was actually massage my lymph nodes, this time was like she was just touching me VERY softly.  VERY VERY softly.

I want to go to my normal massage place and see this one man who’s been doing it for ages. See how he does it.  I would have gone to him first but he was fully booked up.  I should have waited.

The swelling in my arm pits have gone down a bit though, so that’s good.

I’m looking at the man’s schedule (at my regular place) and he doesn’t work weekends, which sucks. On weeknights I like to go home and spend time with my CP.  She’s at daycare all day, so I rush home to be with her.  That’s why my work hours are 7-3.  I would do 6-2 or 6:30-2:30 if I could.

Anyways…. I’ll keep you all posted on my next appointment. I might have to suck it up and go on a week night.

Lymphatic Massage

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This weekend I will be trying for the first time a Lymphatic Massage. I can’t wait and yet I am a little nervous at the same time.  I kinda know what to expect because I have done some research on it, but until you try you its still a “mystery”.

It’s a massage, they gently rub/lightly touch your lymph nodes. (I posted a link at the bottom where you can read up on it)  When you google it you get this “Lymphatic massage, also called lymphatic drainage or manual lymph drainage, is a technique developed in Germany for treatment of lymphedema, an accumulation of fluid….”

It’s a good way to detoxify your body. For me the reason, I am trying it is because, well there are all kinds of reasons, so here goes;

  • My arm pits are a little swollen, we think it might be my milk ducts that are clogged, so for this, they can gently massages the lymph nodes in my arm pits.
  • I’m always sick lately, and they say it can boost your immune system
  • Angioedema, I have had this since I gave birth (2 years ago), I wrote about it before, it’s random swelling of the face and hands, aka, pain in the butt… and this massage also benefits the auto-immune system (I’m praying it does)
  • I feel like I am always stressed, they say it’s good for relaxation
  • Cellulite, I have a little bit on my thighs, a little not a lot.

So basically I want the deluxe package. I need it all done.

My appointment is for tomorrow morning. I really can’t wait. I want to go now.

Oh and if you get one done, they say to drink PLENTY of water. You might notice that I am using “they say” a lot, this is what I have researched.  After tomorrow I will be able to actually comment on it.

Also, “they say” that some people feel the water leaving their body, or the water being drained from their body. I made a weird face when I read this, I thought, did they pee???  Lol. Every person will respond to the massage differently.   I’m so freakin curious about it.  I read a lot of sites, but here is one that I found a lot of info on.

http://www.fortcollinslymph-massage.com/massage-tips.html

Tomorrow can’t come fast enough!!!!!