Dr Maggie Ju Acupuncture London Chelsea, North Kensington, Notting Hill, and Richmond

The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in maintaining our overall health and well-being. It is responsible for eliminating toxins, waste products, and excess fluids from our body. When the lymphatic system becomes sluggish or congested, it can lead to a variety of health issues. Lymphatic drainage is a therapeutic technique that aims to improve the flow of lymph fluid and stimulate the body's natural detoxification process. Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine practice, has shown promising results in assisting lymphatic drainage, providing a natural and holistic approach to promoting optimal health. Understanding Lymphatic Drainage: The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and lymph nodes that work together to transport lymph fluid throughout the body. Lymph fluid contains white blood cells, proteins, and waste materials. Its primary function is to remove toxins, bacteria, and other impurities from the body and support the immune system. Lymphatic drainage refers to t...

The body is mostly made up with water. It distributed in the blood, muscles, organs and even bones. Sometimes the body holds on to too much of water at particular places causing water retention which feels puffiness and swelling. The circulatory system including blood circulation and the lymphatic system, the kidneys, hormonal factors, and other bodily systems all help maintain healthy fluid levels. Water retention occurs when there is a problem with one or more of the body’s mechanisms for maintaining fluid levels. The main symptoms are swelling and discomfort. Water retention can be found in the legs, ankles, feet, the abdomen and chest as well as the face and hands. The symptoms of fluid retention will depend on the area it affects. If it is in the limbs, feet, and hands, symptoms can be swelling, changes in skin color, shiny or puffy skin, areas of skin that remain indented when pushed in with a finger, aches and tenderness in the limbs, stiffness in the joints, weight gain. If it ...