Archive for July, 2008The Benefits of Lymphatic MassageAuthor: admin07.28.2008
Lymphatic massage or lymph drainage massage is a technique used to help increase lymph flow. Lymphatic massage can be useful in cases of edema, sports injury or for people experiencing a sluggish immune system or those suffering from a lack of energy. What is the Lymphatic System? The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in your body’s ability heal from injury and ward off disease. Problems With The Lymphatic System Aches, pains, soreness and flu like symptoms could all be caused by congested lymph pathways. The Benefits of Lymphatic Massage Lymphatic massage can help to unblock the lymph system by manually cleansing the lymph system in a clockwise fashion. Performing lymphatic massage correctly can stimulate the opening of the initial lymphatic and increase the volume of lymph flow by as much as 20 times. Because lymph cleanses nearly every cell in your body the negative effects of chronic lymph blockages include but are not limited to: • Frequent cold and flu infections • Joint pain • Headache and migraine • Menstrual cramps • Arthritis • Loss of appetite • Fatigue • Mood irregularities • Depression • Acne • Cellulite What is Lymphatic Massage? Lymphatic massage utilizes a very light pressure combined with soft pumping movements in the direction of the lymph nodes. Immune system function can be significantly increased, improving metabolism and helping the body to eliminate waste and toxins As with most massage, it is vital to drink lots of water after a lymphatic massage to flush away toxins that have been released. Lymphatic massage has been used for years to enhance the quality of the skin. • Lymphatic massage aids the increase of lymph flow. When the lymph is flowing as it should, cells are bathed in fresh fluid making the skin look fresh and alive • When applied after neuromuscular massage, lymphatic massage helps to clear the tissue of debris and reduce the minor edema that can occur after deep tissue massage. • Repeated lymphatic massage whilst healing from a sports injury can help to enhance the tissue regeneration process by keeping the tissue as healthy as possible. It is thought that lymphatic massage can also help the scarring process by enhancing circulation and immunity. • Increased lymph flow around the scar stimulates damaged lymph vessels to heal. • Increased lymph flow draws away toxins improving the health of the tissues. Another common use of lymph drainage massage is in breast cancer cases. • Women who have had axillary lymph nodes removed sometimes develop edema in their arm. As long as there is only minor swelling, then a massage therapist with a good knowledge of contraindication and some specific techniques can do a great amount of good. Lymphatic Massage – Is it Safe? For the most part lymphatic massage is safe. However as with all massage therapies there are some contra indications. For lymphatic massage specifically, these include acute inflammation, malignant tumors, thrombosis and major heart problems. To get the best results from a lymphatic massage, seek out a suitably trained and qualified therapist.  read users comments (0)
Video: Lymphatic Massage TechniquesAuthor: admin07.24.2008
A lymphatic drainage massage, sometimes called manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), is a gentle form of massage which stimulates the body’s lymphatic system, allowing it to naturally circulate fluids and increase the body’s metabolism and immune system. The lymphatic system can become blocked, causing fluids and toxins to build up, making us more susceptible to colds and viruses. This video gives shows lymphatic techniques. Ending FDA Restrictions on EstriolAuthor: admin07.24.2008
The Challenge On January 9, 2008, the FDA sent numerous pharmacies, large and small, an order to stop using estriol, and the term “bio-identical” in their hormone replacement formulas. This was an unprecedented attack on compounders, patients and physicians because until then not a single compounded drug component with a USP monograph had been withdrawn from circulation unless there had been evidence of harm to patients. Yet that is what the FDA did. Furthermore, the FDA admitted in their press conference that there is no evidence of harm to any patient from the use of estriol in compounds. If they can do it to estriol, they can do it to anything they wish to! In response, Congress introduced House Concurrent Resolution 342 and Senate Concurrent Resolution 88. These resolutions call on the FDA to stop their new policy of restricting women’s access to prescriptions containing estriol. This is one of our best courses of action to restore estriol’s availability to the market. The resolution also calls on the need of FDA to respect the physician-patient relationship and recognizes that doctors, not the FDA, are in the best position to determine which medications are appropriate for their patients. It also points out the FDA has acknowledged that it is unaware of any adverse events associated with the use of estriol over the past three decades. AAHF was proud to sponsor 2 full-page ads in Roll Call to support these resolutions (Ad 1, Ad 2). Additionally, we organized a coordinated effort of groups to write a letter to support (click here for the list) and hand-delivered the letters to every member of Congress. The Action Our challenge to you is this: can you help us get 100 sponsors in 100 days? We currently have 45 sponsors on House Con. Res. 342 and only 3 sponsors for S. Con. Res. 88 (introduced last month) but in order to be successful, we must have more Congressional support. And you can help us get that. To get involved, please visit: http://ga4.org/campaign/Estriol_Resolution |
