Just Lift Your Feet: Simple Tips for Lymphatic Drainage at Home

These tips will be particularly useful in the post-holiday “season” that awaits us in May – after all, this is the time when we move less, eat saltier and drink alcohol more often than usual.

Using a coarse-bristle brush to massage helps keep the lymphatic system functioning. Dry massage improves blood circulation, in addition to getting rid of dead skin cells, which, in turn, will facilitate the elimination of toxins from the body through the pores. By the way, this massage is an ancient Ayurvedic technique that has been used for many centuries.

Read also: How to do a dry massage with a brush

Move over the body with long, firm strokes, applying light pressure to the skin. Direct the movements of the limbs to the internal organs, pay attention to the sensations: if you feel the muscles, then you are probably overdoing it with pressure.

There is a simple way to stimulate lymphatic circulation, improve blood circulation and get rid of swollen ankles, tired knees and tense pelvic organs: just lie down against a wall and raise your legs. Come out of this pose when you feel tingling or numbness in the limbs.

Lymph is 95% water, and therefore a sufficient amount of fluid is needed for its movement. Don’t forget H2O if you want to avoid bloating: for example, buy a nice bottle and carry it with you all the time. Add slices of lemon or cucumber to the water – this will make it healthier and tastier.

Add ginger, turmeric, seaweed, garlic, citrus fruits, cranberries, nuts and seeds to your diet – these foods help clear out stagnant lymph. You don’t have to eat everything: you can limit yourself to oranges and turmeric tea.

Herbs are powerful allies in healing the body. Several of them promote the movement of lymph: astragalus root, knapweed and echinacea help get rid of edema. Remember to consult your doctor before using them so as not to injure yourself.