Detox With a Soothing Massage

detoxing massageWhen most people hear the word detox they instantly think of having to adhere to a strict diet or only drinking water. While these are methods of detoxification, not many people are keen on the idea of having to give up a large portion of their regular diet.

Many people often feel a little skeptical of going through a detox because they think they’ll have to give up eating or drinking for a while. However, this isn’t the only way to detox your body. In fact, you can easily detox your body with a soothing lymph drainage detox massage, also known as the MLD massage.

What Exactly is the MLD Massage?

The MLD massage is designed to help drain your lymph system from any toxins that could be causing you to feel weak or sick. This massage puts pressure on certain points of the lymph system in your body to help increase blood circulation while also removing fat and toxins in it. The MLD works with your tissues and organs, such as the heart and lungs, to help increase white blood cells which are vital when it comes to deterring infections and bacteria in the body.

The Benefits of a MLD Massage

Besides increasing white blood cells and removing toxins, MLD massages have plenty of other helpful benefits. This massage can reduce swelling in the body by helping to increase blood flow and can even help to calm you down thanks to the unique soothing motions that the massage calls for.

In addition to this, the MLD massage can give you a great burst of energy because it’s removing the harmful bacteria and other unwanted particles from your body that make you feel sluggish, so you’ll feel extremely refreshed and energetic after receiving one.

How to Do Your Own MLD Massage

While it’s best to have the lymph drainage massage done by a professional (as they are trained to do this massage well and can reach more points on your body), you can still do a few of the massage techniques on your own. Below are step-by-step instructions as to how you can detox your body with a small MLD massage.

Lay on the Ground and Massage Your Shoulders

The first step for this massage is to lay flat on the ground on your back while crossing your arms over your upper chest. Your arms should be folded across each other so that they are touching your shoulders. You can then start to massage your shoulders for a bit to help increase blood flow in them.

Stand Up and Massage Your Arms

After doing the first step, stand up and put your hand on the top of your head so that your upper arm is facing forward. Take your other hand and press deeply into your raised arm moving up and down it. Continue these strokes for a few times and then switch to your other arm.

Lay Back on the Ground and Massage Your Elbows

Once you do the second step, lay back on the ground on your back while putting your right arm straight on the ground. Take your left hand and start to pull a little on the skin around your elbow to help remove fluid trapped around that area. Do this a few times and then switch to the other arm and repeat.

Detoxing doesn’t always mean you have to give up food. By doing a simple MLD massage you can easily remove fluids and other toxins from your body while relaxing at the same time. While you’re having this massage, you can also place detox foot patches on the bottom of your feet. The patches will work to help remove even more toxins while you’re doing your massage.