The Ultimate Full Detox Programme

Blocked Lymphatic System

Do you feel a lack of energy, tired after a good nights sleep and general exhaustion? You may be suffering from a blocked lymphatic system; over 90% of regular salon users will have blockages in their lymphatic system without even realising it! Other symptoms include poor circulation and breakouts on the face and back.

The lymphatic system is what your body uses to flush out toxins, waste, viruses, dead cells, harmful bacteria and excess fluid from the body. It also helps your body to fight infection by stimulating the immune system. The lymphatic system is vital when it comes to your body's immunity. You could say that the lymphatic system is a bit like the body's sewer system. Lovely! This is a very slow flow, as it relies on muscular and respiratory movements rather than a pumping mechanism (like the heart is for the bloodstream) to help stimulate flow. There is four times as much lymph fluid in the body as there is blood.

Boosting Lymphatic Flow

The Lymphatic System

Lymph drainage cleanses your body internally and improves circulation. The faster the lymph flows, the faster your metabolism becomes, which is why those with sedentary lifestyles, or those who are overweight, could really benefit from a boost in their lymph flow. When your lymph is slow it makes you feel very tired and sluggish with heavy limbs. Your lymph can also slow down when you are cold, stressed or nervous. Slow lymph drainage dries out your cells and your body tissues can become poisoned by their own waste. If the lymphatic system stopped working for 24 hours, you would die because the cells would become trapped by blood proteins and fluids.

So, now you can see how important your lymphatic system is, what can you do to improve it? Lymph drainage massage is one of the most powerful ways to cleanse your lymphatic system and the bloodstream. This is followed closely by deep breathing, exercise, drinking lots of water and avoiding too much caffeine, alcohol and fatty foods. Deep breathing and exercise can speed up lymph flow by around 15 times. This is why practises such as yoga concentrate so much on breathing, as it helps to cleanse the body.

Lymphatic Massage

Detox Face Massage

For a really good detox, manual lymphatic drainage massage follows the flow of lymph round the body, removing any blockages along the way. Once it is clear, the patented oxygen creams by Karin Herzog destroy toxins and bacteria, forcing them to be carried through the now unblocked lymph. As oxygen increases circulation and detoxes, when it is combined with lymph drainage massage, the results are unparalleled.

At Beauty of Bedford, lymph drainage massage is included in two of our Body Treatments: the OxyContour and the Bodicial. The OxyContour is brilliant in the struggle against cellulite, it assists weight loss programmes and helps to reduce fluid retention. Recommended as a course of four weekly treatments followed by one OxyContour per month, the results are unprecedented. OxyContour incorporates the use of Silhouette, which is the most natural cellulite cream on the market (many creams contain caffeine which is alien to our skin).

Detox Back Massage

The Bodicial Treatment

The Bodicial is an extremely effective treatment that treats and balances the body before concentrating on the face. It comes in two versions; one specifically for problematic and acne prone skin, the other for lined, dry and mature skin. Depending on your circumstances, you will enjoy the benefits of a full lymph drainage massage teamed up with either the Pore Draw facial or the Smoothie. Again, optimum results are achieved when taken as a course of treatments.

With all the treatments containing lymph drainage massage, you will see a visible result. Your skin will appear clearer and you will experience increased energy levels the following day. For more information on any treatments at Beauty of Bedford, don't be afraid to contact us either by phone or email or simply pop in when you're in the area; we're happy to help!

When you buy a course of four OxyContours, pay only £190 (instead of the normal price of £220). When you buy a course of four Bodicials, pay only £200 (instead of the normal price of £240).

— Maria