Medical Esthetics Sponsored by The lymphatic system is a vital
component of the immune system. This body system has three main
functions: to maintain fluid balance by the removal of excess
fluids from body tissues; to absorb fats and transport them to
blood; and to protect the body against disease. The lymphatic
system consists of a complex network of lymphoid organs
including lymph nodes, lymph ducts, lymphatic tissues, lymph
capillaries and lymph vessels that produce and transport lymph
fluid from tissues throughout the circulatory system. This
system doesn’t have a pump like the circulatory system, and may
slow down for a variety of reasons, such as poor lifestyle
choices, injuries and autoimmune disorders that can result in
swollen lymph nodes, edema, poor circulation, illness and
disease. Manual lymphatic drainage is a procedure intended to
improve the circulation of lymph throughout the body in order to
induce relaxation, reduce edema and improve specific conditions
when directed by a physician. This ma