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26/10/2025

🌀 What Happens Inside Your Body During Lymphatic Drainage? 💧
Gentle therapy. Deep science. Real release.

✨Many of our clients ask us why they feel so emotional, sleepy, or light after a lymphatic drainage session. Some even say they feel like crying — but in a good way. Here’s exactly what’s happening inside your body when we do lymphatic therapy, backed by real science 🧬👇

🔬 1. Waste & Toxin Removal Begins
Your lymphatic system is your body’s “rubbish removal” network — and MLD (Manual Lymphatic Drainage) is like switching on the drain. It helps flush out:
✔️ Metabolic waste
✔️ Excess fluid
✔️ Toxins and inflammation

📚 Research: A clinical review found that MLD improves lymph circulation and supports fluid balance.
🔗 Read the study

🧘‍♀️ 2. Your Nervous System Switches Gears
MLD activates your parasympathetic nervous system — the rest, digest, and repair mode. That’s why you feel sleepy, calm, and sometimes teary. It’s your body saying: “I finally feel safe to relax.”

📚 Study: MLD was shown to reduce stress and promote parasympathetic activity.
🔗 Read the study

🧠 3. Your Brain Responds Too
The technique stimulates the vagus nerve, which can increase the release of oxytocin (the “connection hormone”). This brings a sense of peace, trust, and emotional openness. 🕊️

📚 Study: Gentle therapies like MLD can raise oxytocin and reduce anxiety.
🔗 Read the study

🌊 4. Your Brain’s Detox System Kicks In
MLD supports interstitial flow, even helping your glymphatic system — the brain’s cleaning crew. This can improve:
✔️ Mental clarity
✔️ Mood balance
✔️ Brain fog

📚 Study: Brain fluid drainage improves emotional and neurological function.
🔗 Read the study

💓 5. Emotions Stored in the Body May Release
The body remembers pain and stress. Lymphatic therapy gently touches areas that store trauma (like the gut, chest, or jaw). So don’t be surprised if tears come — it’s your body’s way of letting go.

💬 “I felt like a heavy weight lifted off me.”
💬 “I didn’t realize I was holding so much in.”

You’re not alone — it’s normal, it’s healing, and it’s beautiful. 🫶

📚 Resource: Tissue memory and emotional release are being explored in fascial research.
🔗 Read the article

💡 Things to Keep in Mind:
⛔ Always consult your doctor if you have chronic illness, heart issues, or infections.
✔️ Drink lots of water after your session.
✔️ Emotional release is healing. Let your body speak.

📚 Referenced Research Articles:
1. Manual Lymph Drainage and Edema Management
• “Manual Lymph Drainage Efficacy” – National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
🔗 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2755111
2. Parasympathetic Activation via Manual Therapy
• “Effects of Manual Therapies on Autonomic Nervous System Activity”
🔗 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1360859221000693
3. Oxytocin, Touch, and Emotional Balance
• “The Oxytocin System and Emotion Regulation” – PMC
🔗 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7852687
4. Glymphatic System and Brain Detoxification
• “A Paravascular Pathway Facilitates CSF Flow Through the Brain” – Science Translational Medicine
🔗 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3551275
5. Emotional Release through Lymphatic Work
• “The Emotional Release of Lymphatic Drainage” – Austin Lymphatic
🔗 https://austinlymph.com/the-emotional-release-of-lymphatic-drainage

📖 Disclaimer:
This post is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.

26/10/2025

🌿 Your Armpit Lymph Nodes: The Unsung Heroes of Upper Body Detox 🌿
💚 A Medical & Lymphatic Breakdown of the Axillary Region

Tucked quietly in your underarms are 20–40 powerful lymph nodes — clinically referred to as the axillary lymph nodes — forming one of the body’s most critical immune surveillance and drainage hubs.

They filter up to 75% of lymphatic fluid from the breast, the entire arm, and portions of the thoracic wall, shoulder, neck, and upper back — making them central to immune function, hormonal regulation, and detoxification.

🔬 Anatomy & Classification: The 5 Axillary Lymph Node Groups
1. Pectoral (Anterior) Nodes
• Location: Along the lateral edge of the pectoralis minor muscle
• Drains: The anterior thoracic wall, upper abdomen, and a significant portion of the breast
• Clinical Relevance: Often the first site of spread in breast cancer metastasis
2. Subscapular (Posterior) Nodes
• Location: Posterior axillary fold near the subscapular vessels
• Drains: Posterior thoracic wall, scapular region
• Key Role: Supports drainage from the back and shoulder girdle
3. Humeral (Lateral) Nodes
• Location: Medial aspect of the humerus (near the axillary vein)
• Drains: Most of the upper limb (excluding lymph from hand and fingers, which may also partially drain into supratrochlear nodes)
• Commonly affected in: Infections of the hand or cellulitis
4. Central Nodes
• Location: Embedded in axillary fat, centrally located
• Receive input from: Pectoral, subscapular, and humeral groups
• Important in: Detecting generalized upper body inflammation or fluid backup
5. Apical Nodes
• Location: Apex of the axilla near the first rib and clavicle
• Drain into: The subclavian lymphatic trunk, then the right lymphatic duct (right side) or thoracic duct (left side), before lymph enters systemic circulation via the venous angle (junction of subclavian and internal jugular veins)

🩺 What Happens When These Nodes Are Overwhelmed?
When axillary lymph nodes become congested or inflamed, they may swell (lymphadenopathy) or fail to efficiently clear lymph. This can result in:

• Regional Lymphatic Edema – Puffiness of the breast, chest wall, or arms
• Axillary Nerve Compression – Causing tingling, weakness, or discomfort in the arm
• Toxin Accumulation – Due to impaired filtering of bacteria, viruses, metabolic waste, and xenobiotics
• Increased Risk for Infection – Lymph stagnation = immune dysfunction
• Poor Wound Healing – Especially in post-surgical recovery or trauma

📍 Where the Lymph Flows: Axillary Drainage Pathways
• From Upper Limb → Humeral Nodes → Central → Apical
• From Breast & Chest → Pectoral Nodes → Central → Apical
• From Back & Shoulder → Subscapular Nodes → Central → Apical
• From All Axillary Groups → Apical Nodes → Subclavian Trunk → Venous Circulation

Remember: 90% of lymphatic fluid from the left upper body drains via the thoracic duct, while the right side drains via the right lymphatic duct. These ducts empty into your bloodstream at the venous angles of the neck.

⚠️ Clinical Signs of Axillary Node Dysfunction or Swelling:
• Palpable, tender lump in the armpit (may feel rubbery or firm)
• Aching or dragging sensation down the arm or breast
• Heaviness, burning, or altered sensation in the upper limb
• Limited range of motion in the shoulder joint
• Skin dimpling or tightness over the breast or chest wall
• Unilateral swelling or puffiness of the hands or arms
• Increased sweat gland activity due to detox congestion

🌸 Therapist’s Tip: How to Support Your Axillary Nodes Gently
✔️ Manual Lymphatic Drainage — focus on proximal to distal drainage
✔️ Axillary pumping (arm above head + deep breathing)
✔️ Castor oil wraps over pectoral region (never during active infection)
✔️ FIR sauna to stimulate lymphatic soft tissue detox
✔️ Movement! Walking, shoulder rolls, and wall angels activate natural drainage
✔️ Hydration + electrolytes = optimal lymph viscosity

💚 Your axilla is not just a fold — it’s a filter, a gatekeeper, and a lifeline for your upper body’s healing potential.
If you’ve ever experienced swelling, sensitivity, or soreness in this area… your lymph is asking for support.

09/04/2025

The perfect !!
Its taken weeks to get here but here we are!!!

08/03/2025

Happy International Women’s Day!!!

Lando just sitting pondering how flipping awesome women are ♥️
👌🙌🏼🥰

27/02/2025

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04/02/2025

Amazing book ♥️

Ever had a book make you feel simultaneously seen and called out? That's what happened when I picked up Haemin Sunim's "The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down." Here I was, reading about mindfulness while simultaneously checking my phone, drinking my third coffee, and making a mental to-do list. The irony was not lost on me.

1. A Monk Walks Into Modern Life...
Sunim's writing is like having a wise Buddhist monk gently tap you on the shoulder while you're doom-scrolling Instagram at 2 AM. He doesn't judge – he just raises an eyebrow and asks if maybe, just maybe, there's another way to live. It's like getting spiritual advice from that one friend who has their life together, but isn't annoying about it.

2. The Art of Doing Nothing (Without Feeling Guilty)
Turns out, staring into space isn't being lazy – it's being mindful! Sunim explains how our obsession with productivity is like trying to squeeze an orange that's already been juiced. His insights about slowing down made me realize I've been treating life like a race where the prize is burnout. Spoiler alert: There's no medal for most emails answered at 3 AM.
3. Relationships: The Unrushed Edition
Remember when we used to have conversations without checking our phones every two minutes? Sunim does, and he makes you nostalgic for human connection that doesn't involve emoji reactions. His take on relationships is like watching a meditation app and a romance novel have a mindful baby – surprisingly practical and unexpectedly moving.

4. Emotional Intelligence for the Chronically Busy
Instead of telling you to suppress your feelings or "just be positive," Sunim suggests something radical: actually feeling your feelings. Without judgment. Without posting about them on social media. Just sitting with them like they're awkward dinner guests who showed up unannounced. Revolutionary, right?

5. The Gentle Art of Not Losing Your Mind
What's refreshing about Sunim's approach is that he doesn't expect you to move to a monastery or start growing your own organic kale. His wisdom fits into real life – yes, even yours, with the deadline tomorrow and the pile of laundry that's becoming sentient. He shows how peace isn't something you find; it's something you notice when you stop looking for it on your phone.

This book is like a deep breath in literary form. It's for anyone who's ever felt like they're playing life on 2x speed while everyone else has the manual. Sunim's words are a reminder that maybe, just maybe, we don't need to fill every moment with something. Sometimes the most productive thing we can do is nothing at all. And if that makes you anxious, well... there's a chapter for that too.

Read it slowly. Preferably not while also watching Netflix, answering emails, and planning your five-year career strategy. Trust me, the irony gets exhausting.

BOOK: https://amzn.to/3Er4lJi

28/01/2025

Sunday night spent with my sister & , just amazing!

All night I could listen to them chat about , , , , , , , , , and soo much more!

Feeling super inspired!!!!