MLD

Today I want to really promote the benefits of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD). MLD is a massage technique which was pioneered by Doctors Emil and Estrid Vodder in the 1930's.

The technique is a gentle massage of the skin which has powerful and penetrating effects on the lymphatic system (and the whole body, even the nervous system!). By stretching the skin, the MLD therapist stimulates the lymphatic structures located in subcutaneous tissue, and ultimately improves lymphangiomotoricity (lymph vessel activity). The massage is always performed towards the heart, in order to encourage the flow of stagnated lymphatic fluid into more centrally located healthy lymphatic vessels, which eventually drain into the venous system. MLD is a lymphatic system booster!

I find the treatment very relaxing but, very tiring! I can always see and feel a noticeable difference after my MLD sessions. My leg has more definition and the skin is much more supple and less tight.

It is important to find a qualified and certified MLD therapist as the treatment can be dangerous and deleterious if carried out incorrectly. Here in the UK, the main training and monitoring body for MLD practisioners is MLD UK; http://www.mlduk.org.uk/. On there website you can find fully certified therapists. 

This is how I found out about my therapist, who is great!! If anybody reading my blog is from Cheshire, England and needs a therapist I would recommend Justine! Check out her website ...
http://www.mldandmore.co.uk/.