Can Lymphatic Massage Ease Hormone Health in Perimenopause and Menopause?
During perimenopause and menopause, women experience many physical and emotional changes that can be overwhelming. These changes often trigger the "fight or flight" response, activating the sympathetic nervous system. To counter these challenges and support optimal hormone health, it is essential to foster a "rest and digest" mode, dominated by the parasympathetic nervous system. Lymphatic Massage Therapy is a holistic approach gaining recognition for its potential benefits for supporting our parasympathetic nervous system.
What is Lymphatic Massage?
Lymphatic massage is a gentle and calming form of bodywork that focuses on promoting healthy circulation, optimal muscle relaxation, deep breathing techniques, and lymphatic drainage. These elements work together to offer a range of benefits that can help soothe and counteract some of the uncomfortable aspects of hormonal changes.
Immune System Support
The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in maintaining and supporting a healthy immune system. By gently stimulating lymphatic flow, lymphatic massage aids in the removal of toxins and waste products from the body. This can help bolster the immune system, ensuring it functions optimally during a time when our bodies may be more susceptible to imbalances.
Reducing Stress and Anxiety
Lymphatic massage induces a state of deep relaxation, encouraging the parasympathetic nervous system to take over. As a result, it helps alleviate stress and anxiety, allowing us to feel more grounded and centered amidst the hormonal fluctuations and emotional ups and downs of perimenopause and menopause.
Hormonal Balance
Although lymphatic massage does not directly impact hormone levels, its ability to promote overall relaxation and support immune function may indirectly contribute to a sense of balance during this transitional phase.
Relief from Physical Discomfort
For those who spend extended periods sitting at a desk or are otherwise sedentary, lymphatic massage techniques that focus on venous and lymphatic return can be incredibly beneficial. By encouraging better circulation, the massage may help alleviate symptoms like puffy ankles, swollen feet, and the heavy sensation often experienced in the legs.
A Final Word
Incorporating lymphatic massage during perimenopause and menopause promotes calmness and wellness, helping to make this life transition feel more manageable. This gentle therapy supports the immune system, supports the parasympathetic nervous system, encourages well-being, and adds value to your holistic hormone health approach.
If you want to learn more about lymphatic massage and how this can help ease your hormone health, you can reach out to the clinic directly for more information or check out our info page on lymphatic massage here.
Ready to make a change?
If you’re interested in lymphatic massage as an approach to improving your hormone health, we’re more than happy to help you out! Give us a call, or shoot us an email to learn more. If you’re ready to book your lymphatic massage, you can do that here.
Yours in health,
Patricia Lavers, RMT