Swollen Lymph Nodes - How to get Relief

Swollen Lymph Nodes around Neck & Face
How to get Relief

If you haven't been feeling well, you will probably start noticing the area on your neck near your ears is becoming tender. These are a set of your lymph nodes. Lymph nodes contain immune cells called lymphocytes, which produce proteins that capture and fight viruses & microbes and macrophages, which destroy and remove the captured material. Basically, your lymph nodes swell up because the lymphatic system is trying to rid itself of infection. So in a way, this a true sign your immune system is hard at work doing what it needs to do in order to keep you healthy.

Here are some things you can do to get relief of your swollen glands and aid the immune system in fighting infection so you can get on the road to health!

Shiatsu Japanese Massage - A light lymphatic massage around the face, neck and chest is normally recommended for swollen and sore lymph nodes. Not only will I help the draining process, but I'll give you instruction on how you can use these techniques in between sessions!

Manual Lymph Drainage Massage - Seeing a registered massage therapist who has been trained in manual lymph drainage is a sure bet at getting the proper care you might need to get things flowing and moving, proving you with much needed relief within a few days.

Acupressure - With the build-up of lymph, sinus pressure is usually present and can be quite uncomfortable. Holding specific acupressure points around the face, neck, head and shoulders help to release this pressure and provide much needed relief.

Preventative Health - Be Active. Our lymphatic system works in it's prime when we are active and providing circulation of all our systems.

As always, drinking a proper amount of water, at least 8-10 glasses, can help our inner 'gunk' move along and become less stagnant.

Contrast Showers increase both lymphatic and blood circulation throughout the body:

• Fluctuate the temperature of the water, even by 10 degrees between warm and cool.
• 2 minutes of hot or warm water,
• 30 seconds of cool water.
• Repeat a couple of times.

Trust me -- I really really do not like cold water, but found this very relieving and actually therapeutic... so give it a try --> If I can do it, so can you!

Jumping & Bouncing - Bouncing up and down, Skipping Rope, Rebounding or Jumping on the Trampoline will get the lymphatic system moving. Watch the 30 sec video below on how to boost your energy by jumping about: