What are the benefits of neck lymphatic drainage?

The lymph nodes in the neck need to be detoxified on time every day. If there are too many toxins in the lymph nodes, it will be very harmful to the human body. Therefore, lymphatic detoxification is very important. There are many ways to detoxify the lymph nodes. For example, massage to detoxify the lymph nodes is safer and more effective. Massage can promote the excretion of toxins. The human body's cervical lymphatic system is from behind the ears to the shoulders. You can massage the acupoints behind the ears and other methods. What are the benefits of neck lymphatic detoxification? Let’s take a look at it next.

1. Effective methods of neck lymphatic detoxification

1. You can use the index fingers of both hands to slide from the top of the chin along the outline to the bottom of the ear, and repeat this three times.

2. Press the acupoint behind the ear, which is the parotid gland, hard. Do it three times. Each time should not be too long, about five seconds is enough, and the accumulated waste can be pressed out.

3. Use our thumbs to press the back of the ears and press our cheeks with our palms. Release your hands after about three seconds and repeat three times.

4. You can massage the lymphatic points behind the ears. Massaging this point can better promote the discharge of excess water. In addition, there is a large lymphatic point behind the ear. You will feel soreness when pressing it hard. If you press the same point frequently, it can also stimulate the lymph glands, which can better promote the discharge of toxins. The swelling of the face will gradually disappear. In addition, it will also improve the decreased elasticity of the skin. When doing this, pay attention to concentrate the strength on the fingertips, relax after a few seconds, and press again. Repeat this five times and you can do it frequently.

5. Massage of the lymph nodes on the side of the neck can better promote the discharge of waste. The lymphatic system on the side of the neck runs from behind our ears to the shoulders. You need to start massaging from the acupoints behind the ears, pressing from top to bottom all the way to the shoulder blades. Note that you need to pause here for a few seconds, then relax, and repeat five times. The massage will be more effective if you do it in the shower.

6. Clavicular lymph node massage can activate the body's metabolism. You can use the pads of your other four fingers to massage from the inside out until you reach the shoulder blades. You also need to pause for a few seconds before relaxing. Repeat this five times.

2. Methods of detoxification in traditional Chinese medicine

Sweating method - eliminating toxins through sweating. Detoxify by sweating or exercising, or taking medicinal soups to dispel cold evil.

1. Vomiting - that is vomiting. If you accidentally ingest medicine or moldy or poisonous food, you can put salt in warm water and drink it to help vomiting.

2. Laxative method - There are some foods or toxins in the gastrointestinal tract that can be treated with laxative method, including acute enteritis, which can be treated with laxative method to relieve diarrhea.

3. Harmony method - When you have a cold, the disease is half inside and half outside the body, and symptoms of cold and heat such as bitter taste in the mouth, dry throat, and dizziness appear. The method used is the harmonizing method, and the representative prescription is Xiao Chaihu Decoction.

4. Warming method - mainly used for spleen, stomach and gastrointestinal deficiency and coldness. Treatment methods include using physical methods such as a hot water bottle or drinking hot water, or taking some stomach-warming medicines.

5. Qing method - that is, clearing away heat and detoxifying. When the patient has high fever, dry mouth, sore throat, and body pain, Qing method is used. The representative prescription is Huanglian Jiedu Decoction.

6. Digestion method - If people eat too much and their stomach cannot digest it or their body becomes swollen, they have to use digestive preparations, such as hawthorn pills, to help digest the food.

7. Tonic method - If the patient has weak Qi and blood, numbness in hands and feet, or physical weakness, emaciation, and fatigue, tonic method should be used. However, many supplement methods cannot be used indiscriminately.

3. Manifestations of toxins in the body

1. When toxins are hidden in the heart, tongue ulcers, forehead acne, even insomnia, palpitations, chest tightness or tingling, etc. will appear;

2. When toxins are hidden in the liver, raised ridges or depressions will appear on the surface of the nails, breast pain, depression, acne on both sides of the face, migraines, and women may experience dysmenorrhea, etc.

3. When toxins are stored in the spleen, facial spots, bad breath, acne or ulcers around the lips, fat accumulation, increased leucorrhea, etc.

4. When toxins are stored in the lungs, the skin becomes dull, constipation occurs, and the person becomes easily sad and sentimental.

5. When toxins are stored in the kidneys, symptoms such as edema, acne on the jaw, and fatigue may occur. Women may also experience less menstrual flow, shorter periods, and darker menstrual color.