Practiced throughout Europe for decades, lymphatic drainage is a well-documented method of stimulating the lymph system. By doing so, it helps to activate fluid circulation, detoxify, rejuvenate and to strengthen the body’s natural defenses. Activation of lymph flow through the lymphatic nodes increases production of lymphocytes by about 30%. It has been effective for stimulating the immune system to improve chronic infections, and inflammations such as sinusitis, acne, headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, allergies and as an adjunct before / after surgery.
The first recorded use of these gentle manual techniques to activate lymph flow took place at the beginning of the 20th century. Osteopath, F.P. Millard was the first practitioner to document specific techniques working on the lymphatic system. LDT, practiced here at STAR Clinic is an original method of lymphatic drainage developed by the current French physician, Bruno Chikly.
For more information about the Lymph System refer to the book, “Silent Waves” by Bruno Chikly, M.D., D.O. (hon) located on the reading page.