6 Lymphatic drainage exercises to lose weight without diets

Do you try to lose weight and your weight stays the same? Notice swelling on your body and face and can’t get rid of cellulite? All these symptoms can reveal problems with the functioning of your lymphatic system. When it doesn’t work as it should, the lymph doesn’t circulate and the body starts to accumulate toxins, putting an excessive load on the organs.

However, it is possible to achieve correct lymph movement, lose weight and improve your well-being through very simple actions: moving your body more, making a hydration plan and performing lymphatic drainage massages, for example.

Today the awesome.club brings a list of basic exercises that help to accelerate lymph circulation. They are especially useful for people who don’t get a lot of exercise.

Advantages of lymphatic drainage:

excretion of excess fluid from the body; strengthening the immune system; strengthening the nervous system; weight loss; improvement in skin tone.

Lymph should not be stimulated:

if you are pregnant; in cases of oncological diseases; in cases of inflammatory diseases; in case of thrombophlebitis; in case of lymphadenitis and adenopathies.

Lie on your back on a flat surface. Cross your arms over your chest so that the fingers of your left hand are under your right collarbone and the fingers of your right hand are under your left collarbone. Lift your elbows so that your fingers press into these areas, sinking them into the spaces; Inhale in the original position and exhale when pressing; Repeat the process 15 to 20 times.

Stand straight and keep your arms alongside your body, parallel. Stand on tiptoe, hold for a few moments and then come down turning and supporting your body on your heels; Breathe at a normal pace; Do 20 reps.

Stand or sit with your back straight. Bring the thumbs and forefingers of both hands together as if they were tweezers. Inhale and place your fingers under the ribs at the solar plexus. Round the back and press the point with your fingers. Hold this position for a second; then stretch your back; Inhale when aligning the body and exhale when pressing; Do 15 to 20 repetitions.

Lie on your back on a flat surface. Raise your arms and legs slightly bent. Rock them at the same time, trying to relax the ends; Breathe normally; Do this for 1-3 minutes.

Sit on a flat surface, bend your knees and bring your feet together. Place your hands on your knees, press with medium intensity and exert resistance with your knees, maintaining a fast pace; Breathe normally; Do 30 reps.

Lie on your back on a flat surface and keep your legs straight. Bend your knees, bring them closer to your chest and return to the starting position. The exercise should be done at an accelerated but comfortable pace, so that breathing is not disturbed; Inhale in the starting position and exhale when flexing; Do 20 reps.

The previous exercises affect the whole body; however, to quickly eliminate swelling in the morning, you can perform a specific facial massage:

Light finger movements from the middle of the forehead to the sides: 10 times; Movements with the index fingers of both hands over the bones, under the eyes, towards the side of the face: 10 times; Sliding the index fingers of both hands with light pressure: from the top of the upper lip to the sides; from the corner of the lips to the sides; from the center of the chin up and to the sides; Repeat everything 10 times.

To finish, make some sliding movements with your fingers down starting from the upper part of the forehead, passing through the entire face and neck, to make the lymph circulate.

Try to perform these exercises daily to keep your skin in good condition.

What is your opinion on lymphatic drainage? Have you ever done any exercise like this and noticed an improvement in the condition of your skin? Do you know other exercises? Tell in the comments.