Under Pressure

Ahh Springtime! Warm sunny days and longer nights are all fun and games until, the one thing we can’t stand pops up, those pesky seasonal allergies. Trees, grass, weeds, and beautiful spring flowers all release tiny granules (pollen) into the air to fertilize other plants. When these granules get into the respiratory system of someone who’s allergic, they send the body’s defenses haywire. Coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, and sinus issues (insert Queens song “Under Pressure”).

Sure, there are plenty of medical treatments and over the counter drugs you can take to suppress your symptoms of seasonal allergies. And I am sure you know that there are multiple holistic ways to help your body rid itself of those allergy symptoms, BUT did you know that you could also relieve those symptoms through Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) of the neck and face? Yep – you read that right! The aim of MLD is to move built up fluid (your systems response to those teenie tiny pollen granules) from the swollen area into a place where the lymphatic system is working normally.

The lymphatic system is vital for optimal function of the general and specific immune responses. Our lymph nodes monitor + filter substances that travel through the lymphatic fluid, and they contain lymphocytes (white blood cells) that help the body fight infection and disease.