Lymphedema Support Group
Lymphedema is a condition of localized fluid retention caused by a compromised lymphatic system. The lymphatic system (often referred to as the body's "second" circulatory system) collects and filters the interstitial fluid of the body. Lymphedema has been barely recognized as being a serious health problem; however, this is slowly changing due to education and awareness.
Anyone using dry body brushing here, to ease lymedema. I have recently bought a natural brush from the body shop. I have lympedema of both feet and legs. I would therefore like to learn how to do dry body brushing properly, to ensure that I am draining the fluid in the correct places.
When I go for MLD , the MLD specialist start from the neck, then she works her way down to heart , the stomach. She the continues with the thigh , then the calf muscle, then she drains the fluid towards the heart, then she works on the feet (lastly) and drains the fluid towards the heart as well.
With dry body brushing the information I got on internet, advises that one start with the feet .( that confused me)
When I go for MLD , the MLD specialist start from the neck, then she works her way down to heart , the stomach. She the continues with the thigh , then the calf muscle, then she drains the fluid towards the heart, then she works on the feet (lastly) and drains the fluid towards the heart as well.
With dry body brushing the information I got on internet, advises that one start with the feet .( that confused me)
never assume that your MLD specialist is doing it the right way. she could be doing it the wrong way.
When she does the MLD sometimes I feel like the strokes are not so gentle , especially around the calf muscle, she presses so hard.
Thank you, at this point in time I am so confused because I dont know which is the right way.
she's not supposed to press hard, usually MLD is very light message, like the dry brushing that you are going to do soon. you don't brush hard, just brush as if you are brushing your hair, gentle, while dry brushing you are not supposed to feel any pain, just the tingling of the brush. not everyone knows how to MLD message, it is very delicate message, if you push too hard on someones skin you do more damage than good. because lymph is under you skin, you have to be gentle on the skin to move the lymph. people usually feel like the MLD specialist is not doing anything during the message, but she is moving the lymph. next time she pushes hard, tell her not to. it is too much money to pay if she is not doing a good job. but trust me i have never been to an MLD specialist, i do dry brushing, it is the best, you'll see the difference youreself.
do never stress. stress is not good.
do dry brushing as it is told on the internet. do not ask anybody if dry brushing is good or bad, specially not your MLD specialist, because she does not want to loose a client.
have faith in you. I have faith in you. I know you can do it, and I know it is going to take time.and a long time.but you know what noooooo problem, you will get better and much better. Be strong, you can treat yourself, it is not cancer, it is just lymph accumulated somewhere.
and remember, your diet as I told you so, very important.
don't look at your leg too much. if you are ok with dry brushing twice a day, because I used to brush twice, in the morning and at night, do it, and do not worry, don't listen anybody, just yourself. it is not the end of the world, give your body the right tools and it will amaze you. take care.