Dry Brushing is suggested to be a tool to help keep the lymphatic system healthy and moving. Dry brushing for lymphatic drainage is used by some to try and reduce swelling, but it's mostly used for skin health and signs of aging via exfoliation. It's a tool for lymphatic drainage massage, as well, but must be used gently to avoid skin breakdown. Generally, most videos or blogs will tell you to brush towards the heart, but as a certified lymphedema therapist, I show you in this video how the lymphatic system works and what would be the best technique to do dry brushing for lymphedema or your lymphatic system to be most effective. It's important to note that Dry Brushing has anecdotal evidence only at this time, but if cleared by your provider and done safely, some may find benefit.
𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗟𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲?
Shop my e-guide for *Dry Brushing the Body*: https://bit.ly/Dry-Brush-Body
Shop my e-guide for *Dry Brushing the Face*: https://bit.ly/Dry-Brush-Face
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Or, if dry brushing isn't safe or too harsh, then consider manual lymph drainage using your hand
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Chapters:
00:00 Why Dry Brushing toward the heart can be a mistake
00:46 Best Practices: Dry brushing for Lymphedema & Lipedema
01:30 The Lymphatic Secret: Targeting nodes vs. the heart
02:23 Rerouting fluid: Techniques for compromised lymph nodes
02:54 Step 1: The Abdomen: Clearing the central drainage pathway
03:39 Step 2: The Arm: Clearing the "Exit" first (Proximal to Distal)
04:18 Dry Brushing for Breast Cancer & Axillary node removal
05:29 Hands & Fingers: Brushing for stubborn swelling
07:09 Step 3: The Leg: Managing Lipedema & Leg Lymphedema
08:15 Stimulating nodes behind the knee (Popliteal)
09:26 Closing: The post-brushing shower & skin care routine
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*Dry Brushing for FACE and NECK video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjljIFpuEQU
Manual Lymph Drainage/Lymphatic Massage Videos:
Right Arm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1djy7pVkIRU&t=82s
Left Arm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClB_nqi2u04&t=23s
Right Leg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vEhZ3iyfdE&t=67s
Left Leg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TCEAQL5LLE&t=240s
Breast/Chest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSXIcxwkc6A&t=38s
Head and Neck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQdLZ26r-rU
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