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Photographic evidence of Reflexology Lymph Drainage

31/1/2014

10 Comments

 
These photographs were taken immediately before and after a Reflexology Lymph Drainage treatment, 40 minutes apart. Look closely at the difference in the skin, as well as the shape of the hand and fingers. Using a series of 4cm cylinder measurements we are able to calculate the excess fluid volume of the arm, which enables us to see the changes in swelling.  This is not the case with the hand, because the arm measurements start 2cm above the wrist. 

Some of the people that I meet, with swelling in the hand (as well as in the arm), say that its the hand that bothers them the most. A swollen hand is more visible and harder to disguise. The compression gloves, which must be worn to support and protect the hand also draw attention to it.  Several women have talked about how people often ask, "what have you done to your hand?" Not wanting to discuss it, some choose to brush off the question with, "oh, I fell over last week". These situations can have a negative impact on self-confidence. 


The top photograph clearly shows where the watch was tight on the wrist before receiving RLD. Below we can see how loose the watch strap was after. 
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10 Comments
Claire
1/2/2014 11:26:47 am

Hi there am very interested in your treatment. I have extremely bad swelling in my ankles.... Do you treat ankles too?
I have been to drs and was told its lymphoedema. I am 32 years old. Was told to drink water and if possible try to loose weight. I am cabin crew which doesn't help but wear a dress for work which is embarrassing with huge tight ankles :(

Thank you.

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Teresa Chavez
4/2/2014 06:33:00 am

Claire:
There are a few things you can try. 1. Switch from standard table salt to Himalayan Pink Salt. 2. Drink a lot of water. Water, as odd as it sounds, is a diuretic. Salt stores liquids into the tissues, water can flush it all out. 3. Avoid all processed foods, junk food to include sodas and "diet" products. They are laden with counterintuitive ingredients. You can shoot me an e-mail if you'd like and I can elaborate. [email protected]

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Toni Curley
5/2/2014 03:34:01 am

Hi. I too am interested in massage for my lymphodema. I have had it in my left leg for many years now. My doctor told me it was bought on by menopause. Will massage help?

Sally Kay
5/2/2014 05:25:08 am

Hi Teresa, Thank you for sharing this good advice

Sally Kay
5/2/2014 05:24:05 am

Hi Claire, I hope you received the email which I sent in reply

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Sally Kay
5/2/2014 05:31:21 am

Hi Toni, its difficult to comment on individual cases without seeing the person and taking a detailed consultation. It may be worth contacting a local practitioner. The Lymphoedema Support Network is a very useful source of help and information http://www.lymphoedema.org/Index.asp

CARLOS GARCIA BONDANI link
5/2/2014 04:22:12 am

THIS IS PART OF REFLEXOTHERAPY BENEFIST, THANKS FOR YOUR ARTICLE....I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS FIELD HERE IN USA.THANK YOU...IM A MASSAGE THERAPY STUDENT FROM AMERICAN INSTITUTE CLIFTON NEW JERSEY...I APPLY THIS THERAPY. THIS AS A COMPLEMENT IN MY PRACTICING TIME....REALLY THE RESULTS ARE AWESOME...THANK YOU

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Sally Kay
5/2/2014 05:27:31 am

Hi Carlos, This treatment is a unique sequence which can be taught to qualified reflexology practitioners. It is adapted according to the site of swelling. I hope to visit the USA and Canada in 2015 to teach RLD

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Doris-Ann Savoie
9/2/2014 02:55:01 pm

Would love to know when you are coming to Canada Sally. I will have taken my reflexology course this year. So hopefully will be knowledgeable enough to learn RLD.

Dien Chan Multireflex link
9/2/2014 04:59:34 am

Fantastic, we also obtain amazing results doing the reflexo-drainage on the face. Using a simple tool like the detector we realize 6 zones massage following the diagrams of projection of Multireflexology - Dien Chan.
You can check the video on http://6zones.multireflex.com

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