Sofia Richie Gringe and Nicola Peltz Beckham on their wedding day (and in the days preceding) they both entrusted themselves to the hands of Rebecca Faria aka @detoxbyrebecca, one of the most requested masseuses in Hollywood (she has a waiting list of over two thousand clients), specialized in lymphatic drainage massage. Jennifer Aniston e Chrissy Teigen they are just two of the stars to have immortalized themselves on Instagram with the Body Ballancer inflatable draining trousers. In recent years, in fact, more and more celebs – from Paris Hilton to Hailey Bieber, up to Selena Gomez – have declared themselves great fans of lymphatic drainage massagestestifying to their love even with selfies directly from the therapists’ bed.
From a massage reserved for athletes, pregnant women and lymphedema patients to treat post-operative swelling, lymphatic drainage massage has become one of Favorite treatments by celebrities, especially before events and red carpets, and one of the favorite treatments for spring detox. If in Hollywood, the reference therapist, as mentioned, is Rebecca Faria, in Italy and in particular in Milan, many stars instead rely on the hands of Andrea Benfattomassage therapist and certified home masseur specialized in draining massages performed according to the Renata França method, for the body and face: we asked him a few questions to understand why lymphatic drainage massage has become one of the stars’ favorites, what are its benefits and how to do it yourself at home.
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How the lymphatic system affects well-being
To understand the success of lymphatic drainage massage it is important to understand the functions of the lymphatic system: “A properly functioning lymphatic system allows the body to eliminate all waste and toxins which accumulate in the body, promotes blood circulation and avoids the feeling of swelling which often derives from the accumulation of liquids that the body is unable to dispose of”, explains Andrea Benfatto. Various factors can affect its functioning: “Lack of physical exercise, iodine deficiency, diseases or imbalances of digestion can obstruct or slow down the lymphatic system, causing health problems and diseases, but also disorders such as tiredness, fatigue, weight gain, inflammation and reduced immune defenses”, continues the expert.
To detoxify the body and keep the lymphatic system “clean”, therefore, we must first of all act on our lifestyle: “Sleep enough and at regular times, practice sports, limit alcohol and salt consumption, prefer balanced and easily digestible meals, limiting saturated fats, red meat and ultra-processed foods are all choices that help activate the lymphatic system with a detox effect. Another golden rule is to drink enough, because liquids are a vehicle of elimination, therefore it is important to make sure you consume enough to ensure good diuresis. Lymphatic fluid is about 95% water and becomes thicker and less fluid when you are dehydrated,” the massage therapist and masseur tells us.
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How draining massage works and what are the benefits
Lymphatic drainage is a type of massage created specifically to help improve the body’s ability to eliminate residues and toxins from the tissues, promoting lymphatic circulation. “In particular, drainage according to the Renata França method involves movements on lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels to promote the circulation of lymph in the body, based on firm pressure and a fast rhythm, as well as pumping and maneuvers that guarantee immediate results”, explains Benfatto. What are its benefits? “Drainage reduces edema, activates blood circulation and enhances a complex network of vessels that move body fluids, reducing cellulite and orange peel skin. The result is a less bloated and defined body, with a faster metabolism and, consequently, a feeling of well-being, which is why it is particularly suitable not only for treating swelling, water retention and poor circulation, but also against leg fatigue, constipation and for post-workout recovery”.
Do-it-yourself: self-massage and dry brushing to reactivate the lymphatic system
A very popular technique, always among stars, to reactivate the lymphatic system even alone at home is dry brushingor dry brushing of the body: “Nel dry brushing you have to go up from the feet, without leaving out any area of the body, to stimulate microcirculation and the lymphatic system, improving the drainage of liquids”, explains Benfatto. Even theself-massage of oils and creams, following precise movementscan help drain the body: “Before starting, you need to carry out some pumping in the lymphatic ganglia. The main lymph node stations that we can reach are at ankles, popliteal cord/knee, groin, buttock, armpits, clavicle, internal forearm crease“, explains the expert. Here are the directions to follow to optimize drainage: “On the legs the movements must go from the foot to the knee and from the knee towards the groin. On the belly and hips the movements must follow the ascending, transverse and descending intestine and from the diaphragm towards the pelvis. On the arms you must go up from the wrist towards the elbow, and from the elbow towards the armpit. Subsequently, using massage movements with bracelet or open palm, apply light pressure and touch following the directions listed above. Finally – he concludes – on the abdomen perform circular movements clockwise starting from the right side, keeping the navel as a reference”.
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