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Breathwork to Support Lymphatic Flow: A Simple Practice for Natural Detox
The act of deep diaphragmatic breathing creates a gentle, rhythmic internal pressure that helps:
Move lymph through the central ducts
Stimulate drainage from congested tissues
Activate the parasympathetic nervous system (your "rest and digest" mode)
Reduce swelling and fluid retention
Improve oxygenation and tissue repair

Nicole Longwell
Aug 82 min read
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How Lymphatic Drainage Massage Helps Your Body Release Inflammation
When your lymph flow is sluggish—due to illness, stress, surgery, or inactivity—toxins and inflammatory compounds can build up in your body.
The result? Puffiness, joint stiffness, fatigue, and worsening inflammation.

Nicole Longwell
Jun 202 min read
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Is Your Lymphatic System Congested? Signs to Watch For and How Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapy Can Help
When the lymphatic system becomes sluggish or congested, it can lead to a buildup of toxins and fluids, causing discomfort and a wide range of symptoms.

Nicole Longwell
Jun 153 min read
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The Importance of Self Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapy for Breast Health
Breast tissue contains a high concentration of lymphatic vessels, but due to tight clothing, lack of movement, or surgeries (like mastectomy or augmentation), lymph flow can become sluggish or congested.
Signs of lymphatic stagnation in the breast area may include:Tenderness or swelling:
Heaviness or discomfort
Fibrocystic tissue or lumps
Sensitivity before menstruation

Nicole Longwell
Jun 131 min read
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Massage Therapy for Autoimmune Conditions: What You Need to Know
While medication and conventional treatments are essential, many people with autoimmune conditions are turning to complementary therapies, including massage therapy, microcurrent, and lymphatic drainage massage for relief.
In this post, we explore the connection between massage therapy and autoimmune disorders, its benefits, safety considerations, and the best massage techniques to support your health.

Nicole Longwell
Jun 43 min read
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🪲 The Dead Bug Exercise: A Core-Strengthening Secret You Shouldn’t Skip
💡 What Is the Dead Bug Core Strengthening Exercise? Despite its odd name, the Dead Bug exercise  is a powerhouse move in core training....

Nicole Longwell
Jun 32 min read
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Summer Swelling? Try Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapy for Natural Relief
Summer brings sunshine, vacations, and long days outdoors—but for many, it also brings an uncomfortable side effect: swelling. Whether it’s puffy feet after a flight, bloated ankles in the heat, or feeling heavy and sluggish in the afternoons, summer swelling is a common (but often overlooked) issue.Â

Nicole Longwell
May 302 min read
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The Importance of Post-Operative Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapy: Faster Recovery & Better Results
Post-operative recovery can be challenging, but adding lymphatic drainage massage to the healing process can make a world of difference for patients undergoing plastic surgery. This specialized therapy offers numerous benefits that help optimize recovery outcomes while enhancing overall well-being.

Nicole Longwell
Apr 242 min read
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Histamine Intolerance: How Massage Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage Massage Can Help
Histamine intolerance is a condition that occurs when the body has trouble breaking down histamine, leading to symptoms like headaches, skin

Nicole Longwell
Apr 12 min read
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Example of Frequency Specific Microcurrent - FSM Session
This is one of the many ways we can set up a Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) session.

Nicole Longwell
Apr 8, 20222 min read
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Crash Course on the Lymphatic System and Immune System. What Is the Lymphatic System? How It Works & Why It Matters
The lymphatic system is a vital part of the body’s immune and detoxification network. It consists of lymph nodes, vessels, and organs like the spleen and thymus, working together to remove waste, toxins, and excess fluids from tissues. Unlike the circulatory system, it doesn’t have a pump—movement and muscle contractions help lymph fluid flow.

Nicole Longwell
Nov 3, 20211 min read
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Difference between FSM (Frequency Specific Microcurrent) and Rife
What is the difference between FSM (Frequency Specific Microcurrent) and Rife?

Nicole Longwell
Mar 31, 20212 min read
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Lymphedema: What is it and what to do about it? Lymphedema Massage may be part of the solution.
Lymphedema, or lymphatic obstruction, is a long-term condition where excess fluid collects in tissues causing swelling (edema).

Nicole Longwell
Jul 6, 20197 min read
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🧠The Brain’s Hidden Lymphatic System: How the Glymphatic System Discovery Is Transforming Neurological Health
Missing link found between brain, immune system -- with major disease implications June 2, 2015 | by Editor For decades, scientists believed the brain was separate from the body’s lymphatic system — the vital network responsible for detoxification, immune regulation, and fluid balance. But groundbreaking research from the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine  revealed that the brain is directly connected to the immune system  through a network of meningeal lymphat

Nicole Longwell
Jun 6, 20153 min read
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