Explainer | Why lymphatic drainage massages have fans in Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Aniston – a healthy lymphatic system detoxes and makes you look slimmer
- When our body’s lymphatic system is overloaded, blockages form in our lymph nodes, causing it to retain water and toxins it is unable to flush out
- A lymphatic drainage massage can help clear the body of this build-up, as can regular exercise, staying hydrated and following a nutritious diet
Celebrities such as Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Aniston have been known to turn to lymphatic drainage massage when they need to reduce water retention, while Gwyneth Paltrow is a fan of dry body brushing – also said to stimulate the lymphatic system.
In a September 2022 interview with fashion trade journal Women’s Wear Daily (WWD), Faria compared the lymphatic system to pipes connected to a sink, and the lymph nodes to a sink’s drains.
Like a sink that gets clogged with waste, our lymphatic system can become overloaded with toxins – from eating too much processed food, having insufficient sleep, and other unhealthy lifestyle habits.
The therapy is a scientifically recognised solution for some medical issues
This creates blockages in our lymph nodes, causing our body to retain water because it is unable to flush the toxins out.
