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What Is Lymphatic Drainage Massage and Why You Need to Try It Article By: Robin Jillson "Lymphatic drainage is a therapeutic massage (https://www.zeel.com/blog/massage/what-is-lymphatic-drainage-massage/) treatment. The massage uses very light pressure and long, gentle, rhythmic strokes to increase the flow of lymph and reduce toxins in your body. The lymph system is part of your body's immune system and helps fight infection. Lymph itself is a clear, slightly yellow fluid. It transports nutrients and oxygen to cells, collecting toxins on the way and flushing them out through the lymph nodes. You have around twice as many lymph vessels as blood vessels in your body. However, unlike blood, which is pumped around by your heart, the lymph system has no pump. The pressure from your blood vessels and movement from your muscles push the lymphatic fluid around"(The Good Spa Guide, 2013).   Gumbo Educational Services believes in: Sharing knowledge and educating those in the community for a healthier stronger safer co