 | | | | WHAT IS THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM?
 | It is a major part of your immune system, and one of the two primary circulatory systems in your body, along with your blood system. | | Because of an alarming increase of toxins around us, detoxifying the body and stimulating the immune system is very important to stay healthy, or to recover from surgery or illness. |
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| | | WHAT CAN LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE DO FOR YOU?
In addition to the benefits of traditional massage, it may help:
| | With prevention and recovery | | To Detoxify your body from - toxins – heavy metals – etc. | | To Restore balance to your body chemistry | | To Produce more white blood cells, the lymphocytes, and greatly support your immune system | | To Drain body fluids, support weight loss - Hasten recovery, including surgery, dental and other … | | To Prevent cancer and support cancer recovery |
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| | | WHY EVERYBODY BENEFITS FROM LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE?
| Imagine how you would feel if you were not washing your skin and brushing your teeth every day! | | With so much stress and toxins in our lives, each one of us benefits greatly from “cleaning & detoxifying” the inside of our bodies with Lymphatic Drainage every 6 months, and more often if we have a health condition. | | Receiving Lymphatic Drainage regularly may significantly reduce the risk of major health issues. |
| | | | | | | WHAT IS AN EPIOS LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE SESSION?
| | Health intake | | Hands-on body treatment | | Pressure point therapy | | Essential oils | | Healing environment | | Complementary recommendations: | | Organic Skincare products | | List of common toxic ingredients | | Lymph support exercises | | Nutrition | | Referrals as needed |
| | | | | HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU RECEIVE LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE?
| Healthy person: a series of 4 to 6 treatments recommended every six months, as teeth-cleaning | | Health imbalances: as needed |
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| | | PROFESSIONAL QUOTES
| Doctor Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD, “The first function of the lymph nodes is to filter the lymph and to remove bacteria, viruses, fungi, dead cells (including cancer cells) and various toxins from it”…“The second function of the lymph nodes is to produce lymphocytes, immune system cells fighting infections…”
| | Doctor David G. Williams, DC, “Proper lymph flow is essential if your body is to remain disease-free. Additionally, obstructed or poor lymphatic drainage has been linked to two of the most common forms of cancer (breast and prostate), and plays a pivotal role in the metastasis of various forms of cancer throughout the body.” - “…Improving lymph flow can have a dramatic impact on your health – particularly for individuals who have undergone surgeries, severe trauma, infections, or radiation treatments for cancer…” |
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| | | HISTORY
| In the 1600's, Thomas Bartholin, Danish Physician, discovered the lymphatic system. | | In 1936 in Paris, Dr. Emil Vodder and his wife have shown how to improve the lymph flow with light stretching of the skin, which could have a dramatic and long lasting effect on health, prevention and recovery. | | In 1982 Lymphatic Drainage was introduced in North America. |
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| | | MARTINE MAHOUDEAU, CMT
Owner, Natural Health Counselor Trained in Germany, France, and California
22 years experience. Has worked with people with: Cancer, MS, Lyme disease, Heavy metals, Toxins, Water retention, Pre & post surgery, Chronic fatigue, Trauma, Loss, Life transitions and more … | | | | The Epios Institute is a member of the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce (Santa Cruz County).
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