Massage Therapy
Manual lymphatic drainage is a customized form of bodywork. The therapy uses light rhythmic massage movements. Lymphatic Drainage Massage techniques relieve swelling and other edema throughout the body. In addition, it reduces lymphedema in breast cancer patients.
Lymphatic massage helps the lymph system. About 70 percent of lymph vessels are located just below the skin. Circulation of the lymph in the body removes excess water and toxins. A massage therapist can stimulate the lymph system to work more efficiently. For instance, it can move the lymph fluids back to the heart. Therefore, you can retrain your lymph system to work better.
The National Institutes of Health studies the medical aspects of manual lymphatic drainage.