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Lets Talk About Allergies and Lymphatic Drainage
Spring has finally sprung, and the pollen is on its way. Unfortunately, for many people, so are their allergies. This is the season for things like hay fever, allergic asthma and eczema to have their way and make life miserable for those who suffer with seasonal allergies. A large catalogue of unpleasant symptoms like sneezing, coughing and wheezing, along with the always fun, itchy eyes, fuzzy heads, runny noses and rashes which force many people to rely on antihistamines.
So, what exactly causes allergies anyway? Tiny grains of pollen from trees, grasses, crops and weeds become airborne. Once they are inhaled, your body responds by releasing histamines in response. This then causes inflammation which can lead to swelling and fluid buildup which leads to sinus pressure and congestion.
This allergy-related congestion and sinus pressure may impact overall lymphatic flow, making it more challenging for your body to drain excess fluid efficiently.
One non-chemical way to help your body rid itself of some of those allergy symptoms is to see a lymphatic drainage specialist for manual lymphatic drainage of the neck and face.
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Just book a 60-minute Vodder Method session and specify on your intake forms that you would like to focus on your face and head.
So how does lymphatic drainage help?
The first thing you want to do before even coming in for a lymphatic drainage session is -Stay Hydrated! Dehydration can thicken lymphatic fluid, making drainage more difficult. Drinking plenty of water helps maintain your lymphatic system and flushes out allergens.
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The gentle massage techniques used during an MLD session can help stimulate the lymphatic system, reducing swelling and inflammation while promoting immune function. You can choose whether to do a full body lymphatic drainage massage (this does not include face and head) or focus the full time on your face and head. I'd say which one you decide to do should depend on where you are in your allergy battle.
If you haven't quite gotten the full effect of allergy season yet, I'd say do a couple full body sessions to prepare your body to fight off the incoming onslaught of allergens. If you've missed the preparatory window and you're already feeling the effects, then you might want to stick with a couple sessions of face and head to deal with the pressure and congestion, and once that is better, then you should consider coming in for full body sessions to help your body keep up the fight all season long.
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