The lymphatic system is a systemic organ of the body’s immune system that helps to remove waste products, toxins, and excess fluid. It communicates closely with venous vessels for fluid balance. Lymphatic vessels are formed by a meshwork of large and smaller lymphatic ducts, nodes and organs that altogether transport lymphatic fluid. One of the major components of lymphatic fluid is lymphocytes which is a component of white blood cells that fight and eliminate antigens such as an infection, virus, or dysfunctional cells of the body.
Lymphatic Drainage is a type of massage therapy that follows the path of the lymphatic system of the body to facilitate lymphatic drainage. The goal is to increase the flow of lymphatic fluid, increase metabolism of cellular exchange, and increase the elimination of waste products and excess fluid from the body tissue.
