You may have heard about lymphatic drainage massages or come across videos of the massage technique on social media. While this technique was originally developed to treat lymphedema (swelling caused ...
Theresa Larkin, Associate professor of Medical Sciences, University of Wollongong, Alison Tomlin, Senior lecturer, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, Graduate School of Medicine, University of ...
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Much is being made of the lymph these days. So, what exactly is the lymphatic system? “It’s the bonus set of plumbing that filters and removes excess waste, bacteria and toxins from your body,” said ...
A popular health trend, lymphatic drainage massages are said to reduce inflammation, bloating and stress. While mainly used to promote lymphatic flow in patients with lymphedema (swelling caused by a ...
Several new surgical options can help reverse or prevent lymphedema by keeping lymph fluid moving through the body. More than 25 years have passed since Ann Fonfa, 71, first received a diagnosis of ...
If you’ve been keeping up with the latest beauty trends on TikTok, then you may have noticed that lymphatic massages have become one of the greatest facial miracles that have proven results. Allow us ...
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Understanding lymph and lymph toxins

The lymph system helps cleanse the body, but it's not the main organ for detoxification. Lymph contains proteins, salts, ...
MANASSAS, Va., Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Swelling, puffiness, and persistent fluid retention signal that the lymph system needs support. PureHealth Research addresses these widespread concerns ...
A new study of mice lacking Prox1, a gene required for the formation of lymphatic endothelial cells, unveils a link between lymph fluid and fat deposition. These findings bring the lymphatic vascular ...
In today’s fast-paced, desk-bound world, an increasing number of people are silently struggling with a frustrating, often misunderstood condition: chronic swelling. Whether it’s puffiness in the ...
Laurencia Villalba is a vascular surgeon in private and public practice. Alison Tomlin and Theresa Larkin do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization ...