Oasis Natural Therapies utilizes an Electro-Lymphatic Drainage medical instrument, known as the XP2, to facilitate the Lymphatic Drainage process.
What is Assisted Lymphatic Therapy?
ALT is a non-invasive, painless, calming and relaxing therapeutic treatment that stimulates the lymph and breaks up congestion in the lymphatic system. A lymph drainage instrument with two wands is passed slowly over the body, breaking down congested lymph through a combination of vibration, light and electrical waves. Once the congested lymph has been broken down, it can be drained, waste can be eliminated and the free flow of lymph can resume. Not only does ALT feel like a light touch massage, its results can be felt immediately. It is recommended for you to supplement your ALT sessions with physical activity and a healthy diet, for the best possible results. Impairment of the lymphatic system will lead to excess toxicity, inflammation, fluid accumulation, immune system weakness and delayed healing from injuries or surgery.
What to expect during your treatment:
Assisted Lymphatic Therapy is a one hour accelerated method of cleansing and detoxifying the lymphatic system. In a congested lymphatic system, lymph is thick, sticky, stagnant, laden with toxins and unable to circulate and eliminate waste. Lymph congestion and toxicity reduce the electrostatic field of the proteins in the interstitial fluids and contribute to thickening and clumping of lymph. Breaking down congested lymph fluid is painlessly achieved in a two-step process using the xp2.
Step 1 – While the client rests comfortably on a massage table, I increase electrostatic tension and stimulate lymphatic drainage by using the xp2, a high-frequency electro-sound therapy machine. This device contains hand-blown glass bulbs containing rare noble gases (argon, xenon, krypton), the combination of which devitalize bacteria, viruses, etc. The electric charges stimulate, re-polarize and re-establish ideal frequency and energy of individual cells & tissues and decongest the entire lymphatic system; producing a mild heating effect, increasing circulation, activating lymph, breaking up blockages, detoxifying and enhancing immunity.
Step 2 – Lymph (fat & cellulite) is directed manually along the limbs and torso (always in the direction of the ducts) with two probes of a microcurrent stimulator on the xp2, delivering a frequency-specific signal. This stimulates the lymphatic system and increases circulation, proper elimination, detoxification, cell nourishment and majorly boosts immunities.
80% of overweight women have sluggish lymphatic systems according to new research.
Getting the lymphatic system running smoothly again is vital for achieving easy weight loss.
Many experts believe that a lazy lymphatic system is directly connected to the formation of cellulite because backed up fluid “sticks” to fat cells.
Thermography is an excellent tool for monitoring lymphatic congestion and subsequent improvement through lymphatic decongestive therapy. All disease grows in a congested environment and supporting healthy lymph flow is essential to overall health. Electro Lymphatic Therapy is also known as Assisted Lymphatic Therapy.
Lymphatic Drainage…
Detoxifies the bodily tissues
Removes pathogens via the lymph system
Supports breast health (including post-mastectomy)
Supports prostate health (including enlarged prostate)
Relieves discomfort from fibrocystic and tender breasts
Promotes t-cell development (assists persons who are HIV positive)
Regenerates tissue, including burns, scars, stretch marks, wrinkles
Reduces edema (swelling) and lymphedema of many origins
Reduces symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia
Relieves chronic joint and muscle pain
Assists with weight loss and alleviates cellulite tissue
Supports preventive health maintenance
Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage
The lymphatic system plays a vital role in the body’s immunity to diseases. It is a complex network of fluid-filled tubes that continuously bathe our cells and carry away the body’s waste – to filters called lymph nodes, where harmful substances are trapped and then neutralized. The body contains three times more lymph fluid than blood however, while blood has the heart to keep it pumping, lymph must be pumped by the movement of our muscles (or deep deep breathing). The less we move, the more stagnant the lymphatic system becomes.
Other factors, such as illness, chemicals/pesticides in food, pollution, etc. can also overload and stall the lymphatic system. Everyday stress slows down the lymph flow. With today’s sedentary lifestyles, pollution, constipation and diets low in nutrients/high in toxins, the common lymphatic system is overloaded, congested and clogged.
The body’s lymphatic system must depend on motion (exercise, massage…) & proper breathing to propel lymph through its vessels.
The Assisted Lymphatic Therapy method is available to assist those who need to increase lymph flow. Since bodily fluids are conductors of electricity – in conjunction with special frequencies – I use electricity and sound to break down congested lymph using an xp2 machine (state-of-the-art in lymphatic drainage instrumentation). Each session is equivalent to several manual lymphatic drainage sessions since 30% more of the deep lymph nodes in the torso are able to be accessed with the xp2).
As lymph is effortlessly moved through the lymphatic pathways, you are left feeling calm and rejuvenated.
What is the Lymphatic System?
Did You Know?
The lymphatic system plays a vital role in the immune function.
According to research, most overweight women and men have sluggish lymphatic systems, and getting the lymph to run smoothly again is key to losing weight and feeling great.
Many experts believe that the formation of cellulite is related to a sluggish lymphatic system because backed up fluid “sticks” to fat cells causing cellulite.
A congested lymphatic system causes waste to track back into the tissues, skin, and joints, adding further stress to the liver.
Blood flow and lymph flow run parallel, and decongesting your lymphatic system will help your vascular system immensely.
A congested lymphatic system is unable to circulate and eliminate waste.
Lymphatic decongestion facilitates the body’s own ability to heal itself.
Even healthy and active people can have lymphatic congestion!
Your lymphatic system is your primary defense against bacteria, virus and fungus and is primarily responsible for your immune function. It is comprised of lymphoid organs, lymph nodes and the channels and ducts that connect them. It is responsible for supplying plasma rich protein to your blood as well as carrying away toxins. Lymphocytes (white blood cells residing in the lymph nodes) fight infections, so if the lymphatic system is congested, the whole immune function is compromised.
Most ailments are linked to a congested lymphatic system and compromised immune function. Chronic disease often occurs at the sight of lymph nodes. For men, the inguinal nodes in the crease of the groin are the primary channel for release of accumulated toxins from the prostate. For women, the axillary nodes in the armpit are the primary channel for releasing accumulated toxins from the breasts.
Since the lymphatic system has no pump of its own, it is at high risk for blockage. Contributing factors can include: illness, tight fitting clothes (ties, bras, jockey shorts, pantyhose), lack of exercise, injuries (bumps, bruises), exposure to heavy metals and other toxins, surgery, stress and not drinking enough water.
When lymph becomes thick, sticky and laden with toxins, its ability to circulate and eliminate waste is impaired. This congestion and toxicity reduces the electrostatic field of the proteins in the fluids and contributes to its thickening and clumping.
Signs of an impaired lymphatic system can include: frequent colds or flu, sinus problems, lymphedema, heart disease, fibrocystic breasts, cellulite, enlarged prostate and/or cancer. Fortunately, even severe impairment of lymphatic health can be restored with lymphatic decongestive therapy.
Most people are unaware that we all have compromised cells circulating through our body and that the lymphatic and immune system is what keeps them in check. When the lymphatic system is congested, compromised cells have the perfect environment to propagate. Assisted Lymphatic Therapy can assist your body’s natural process of eliminating compromised cells. It supports preventive maintenance as well as boosting the immune system after cancer treatment.
Post Surgical Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic Drainage After Liposuction
Lymphatic drainage can be used to treat any swelling and lumpiness you may experience after your liposuction procedure. Lymphatic drainage is a specialized technique designed to move the lymphatic fluid from the surgical area so that it can drain properly instead of obscuring your liposuction results. Following your liposuction, you may experience areas of lumpiness and hard spots. These can affect your results, detracting from your final outcome.
As frustrating as these areas may be, they are actually quite normal and are known as “post-surgical lymphedema.” When your body experiences what it perceives as a trauma, your immune system goes to work healing and repairing itself, and the result is often swelling in the injured area. Unfortunately, your immune system does not know the difference between an injury and a surgical procedure like liposuction, so it reacts in the same way.
The benefits of Lymphatic Drainage after Liposuction
In addition to being rather unsightly and obscuring your results, lymphatic swelling following your liposuction can also be uncomfortable. Encouraging drainage of the lymphatic fluid will improve your appearance and help you feel better and may speed up the recovery process. Lymphatic drainage can also help speed up the bruising since the blood that has pooled in the area will be cleared along with the lymphatic fluid.
Lymphatic Drainage before Liposuction
If you are considering liposuction, you may wish to call ahead of time to schedule a lymphatic drainage session since having one or two sessions prior to your liposuction can actually improve healing and drainage in the area immediately following the procedure.
How many sessions of Lymphatic Drainage will I need?
The number of sessions you will need following your procedure can vary greatly depending on the area that was treated and the efficiency of your immune system. People who have received liposuction in the arms, legs or flank area may need only one to six sessions while people who have received liposuction in the abdomen may require up to twelve sessions for the best results.
Lymphatic Drainage After Tummy Tuck Surgery
One of the most effective ways to treat post-surgical lymphedema following a tummy tuck is with lymphatic drainage. This specialized treatment will improve your appearance and increase your comfort level after your tummy tuck.
Following a tummy tuck or any other procedure, many people experience post-surgical lymphedema, the medical name for the swelling and bruising that takes place after any surgery. While lymphedema is the body’s normal response to any trauma, the swelling can mask the results of your tummy tuck surgery and even cause significant discomfort.
How does Lymphatic Drainage help after a tummy tuck?
By moving the lymphatic fluid away from the tummy tuck area with lymphatic drainage, both swelling and bruising are reduced. This helps to make the tummy tuck results more immediately apparent. In addition to helping you to have an attractive abdomen, drainage massage will also make it clear more quickly whether further surgery is necessary or if your tummy tuck has allowed you to achieve your desired goals.
How many sessions of Lymphatic Drainage will I need?
The number of lymphatic drainage sessions you require after your tummy tuck depends greatly on a number of individual factors including the health of your immune system and the location and extent of your surgery. While surgery in other areas of the body may only require a small number of lymphatic drainage sessions, the abdomen typically requires more. Additionally, a tummy tuck is a fairly extensive surgery, which can mean that more lymphatic fluid is in the area. You can likely plan on at least six to twelve lymphatic drainage sessions following your tummy tuck, but your physician and your therapist will discuss your condition and your goals with you and create a treatment program that is perfectly customized to your needs.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A PRODUCTIVE COLONIC AND/OR LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE TREATMENT
Eat a warm cooked meal prior to your session however, it is best not to eat for at least 2 hours prior to your session.
Drink water! To determine how much water you should be drinking daily, take your current body weight and divide that number by 2. This will equal the number of ounces of water you should be drinking per day. The more hydrated your body is, the better your results will be.