Lymphatic Drainage
Lymphatic massage for horses can be a very powerful tool in your natural horse. If your horse is prone to allergies, stocking up or swelling in the lower limbs, tends to have swollen glands, isn't feeling well for no apparent reason, or you wish to help remove toxins from their body, this valuable form of massage can really help.
The Equine Lymphatic System.
I like to think of the lymphatic system of the horse as a highway, removing unwanted byproducts of the body for disposal and delivering beneficial nutrients in their place. The lymph system works with the body's immune system to help filter pathogens, debris and toxins from the body. This is why our lymph nodes often swell when we are sick. The lymphatic system is removing these bacteria, viruses and junk from our systems. When the lymphatic highway becomes congested, the effect is that you end up with a traffic jam. The system backs up and doesn't function properly. The purpose of lymphatic massage is to clear the congestion and allow for the free flow of traffic through the horse's body once again.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage Benefits
This simple equine massage technique can have dramatic results on how your horse feels, particularly if it has been feeling poorly for a while and/or has a lot of toxins built up in its body. Every chemical and toxin that your horse has been exposed to linger to some extent within its cells, building up over time. It is not unusual for a horse to feel a bit under the weather right after a lymphatic massage, as the toxins that have been stored in the body start circulating again in order to exit the body.
Some of the benefits of this natural detoxifying technique are:
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Improved immune system function
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Remove excess fluid (stocking up)
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Remove toxins, waste, bacteria and viruses from the body
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Improved energy levels
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Pain relief and/or improvement of overall comfort levels
