Swelling / Edema

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Deep belly breaths

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Deep belly breaths

One hand on the center of your chest, one on your belly. Breathe in through the nose for 4, let the belly rise. Out slowly for 6. Your breath is the main pump for lymph.

Safety note

Avoid deep, heavy pressure — lymph vessels sit right under the skin. Use just enough pressure to gently wrinkle the skin, and nothing more than that.

Skip manual drainage and consult a doctor if you have any of the following: active infections, blood clots, congestive heart failure, unexplained severe swelling.

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