DRAINAGE: A HEALTHY GESTURE TO ADOPT AS A TOP PRIORITY

Our bodies manufacture and store toxins all day long, and even at night. These come from the food we eat every day and from pollutants to which we are exposed, such as pesticides and preservatives.

These residues then circulate in the bloodstream, where they are filtered and stored in the organs responsible for evacuating the body’s waste: the kidneys, liver, intestines, lungs and skin.

To preserve these emunctory organs and ensure their proper functioning, regular purging is essential. There are many different types of purging to help detoxify the body.

Here are the parts of the body that need to be drained and the best practices to adopt in order to do so:

Lymphatic drainage

Lymph is an organic liquid that flows throughout the body through the lymphatic vessels. Like the emunctory organs, it also plays a role in eliminating toxins from the body, in addition to transporting white blood cells. Lymphatic drainage is the best way to eliminate toxins, and is performed by massaging the lymphatic points, of which there are around 90 throughout the body. The best way to achieve lymphatic drainage is to have a massage performed by a physiotherapist.

If you’d like to do your own lymphatic drainage, you can start by massaging your ankles, then gradually work your way up your thighs, applying pressure to ensure the proper circulation of lymph in the vessels.

Lymphatic drainage unclogs cells and eliminates their contents. It also contributes to cellulite reduction, as the massage targets dimpled skin.

Sinus drainage

The sinuses are essential to our breathing. Because of the pollutants and allergens we breathe in every day, blocked sinuses are not uncommon. Even the most sensitive sufferers can experience allergies and infections that manifest themselves as nasal congestion.

If you often suffer from a stuffed nose, even in mild weather, it’s highly likely that you need sinus drainage, the easiest solution being to breathe in steam. You can also use  Balm Ravintsara Tsara , which has been specially formulated to clear the respiratory tract. Simply take a small amount of balm with your finger and rub it into the nostrils to relieve congestion and eliminate sinus toxins.

Kidney drainage

Draining the kidneys is essential for effectively eliminating waste from the body and staying healthy. The good news is that drinking 1.5 liters of water a day contributes perfectly to kidney drainage, since we eliminate toxins by going to the toilet. So it’s very important to make sure you’re properly hydrated every day.

It is also possible to support the kidneys’ emunctory function by following a herbal treatment. In this case, it is important to seek advice from a healthcare professional, in order to benefit from the right treatment.

Infusions should be used sparingly to avoid straining the kidneys.

Liver drainage

The liver plays a number of important roles in the body’s proper functioning:

• It produces bile;
• It breaks down toxic substances present in the body
• It preserves and distributes some of the nutrients and molecules in the food we digest.

Given its many functions, the liver is one of the organs that accumulates the most toxins, which is why it’s so important to drain it properly.

For this purpose, you can carry out a cure based on herbal, vegetable or fruit infusions. Pure lemon juice, for example, is a drink that effectively drains the liver.

Drainage not only ensures that the liver functions properly, but also that it can better preserve the vitamins from the foods we eat.

Leg drainage

Heavy legs are a daily problem for many people. This is because edema forms more easily than in other parts of the body. Legs therefore need to be drained too, to avoid water retention.

Simply massage the legs regularly with a balm, especially when feeling heavy.