The lymphatic system depends on contractions of the smooth muscle cells in the walls of lymph vessels and the movement of skeletal muscles to propel lymph through the vessels to lymph nodes and then beyond the lymph nodes to the lymph ducts which return lymph to the cardiovascular system.

1. Manual lymphatic drainage is a type of gentle full body
massage which is intended to encourage the natural
drainage of the lymph (protein rich fluid) from the spaces
between the cells. The lymphatic system depends on
contractions of the smooth muscle cells in the walls of
lymph vessels and the movement of skeletal muscles to
propel lymph through the vessels to lymph nodes and then
beyond the lymph nodes to the lymph ducts which return
lymph to the cardiovascular system.

2. Why does any of this matter? Simply put, the fluids that are
transported within the lymphatic system are protein rich,
they represent the by product of all metabolic activity in the
body. Essentially, its what needs to come out of the cell. You
can imagine how busy your lymphatic system is, after all we
are all metabolizing all the time! Also the lymphatic system
houses your immune system and helps to fight off infection
so it’s vital keep the lymphatic system free of obstruction.
A regular lymphatic drainage by one of our many amazing
Aliyah therapists will keep your inner workings free flowing
and will leave you feeling lighter and rejuvenated!