The Latest on Lymphatic Drainage: Its Importance for Post-Menopausal Women

When menopause happens, it affects everything in a woman’s life, from her hormonal balance to bone density. One often overlooked aspect of post-menopausal health is the lymphatic system. There are major benefits to keeping our lymphatic system healthy as our bodies age and change. It’s important to first understand how the lymphatic system operates to see the importance for post-menopausal women. Thankfully, there are innovative exercise solutions like Juvent's Micro-Impact Platform to effortlessly support lymphatic health without adding a burden to your day.

What Is Lymphatic Drainage?

The lymphatic system is part of the body's immune system, consisting of a network of lymph nodes, vessels, and ducts that transport lymph fluid. This fluid helps remove toxins, waste, and other unwanted materials from the body. Typically, the fluid moves through the vessels as a result of external forces like our muscles contracting. Lymphatic drainage refers to techniques used to stimulate the movement of lymph fluid, enhancing the body’s natural detoxification process. This can be done manually through massage or with the aid of specialized devices like Juvent's Micro-Impact Platform.

Why Lymphatic Drainage Matters 

There are several lymphatic drainage benefits, including detoxification of the body. Proper lymphatic movement helps clear out toxins and waste products from the body. When we have swelling, known as edema, lymphatic drainage helps promote fluid balance by redistributing the volume to other areas. Lymphatic drainage is a major factor in reducing pain and discomfort associated with swelling and inflammation from injuries or illness. It also enhances blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues to keep them healthy. Ultimately, lymphatic drainage supports the immune system by removing pathogens and stopping waste from stagnating.

Menopause and the Lymphatic System

During menopause, hormonal fluctuations can lead to a range of symptoms, including weight gain, fluid retention, and increased inflammation. These changes can put extra strain on the lymphatic system. Proper lymphatic drainage can help manage these symptoms by promoting better fluid balance and reducing inflammation.

Does Lymphatic Drainage Help Balance Hormones?

While lymphatic drainage itself does not directly balance hormones, it can support the body's overall health and improve the efficiency of the lymphatic system, which aids in managing hormone-related symptoms. By reducing inflammation and promoting detoxification, lymphatic drainage creates a more balanced internal environment, which is crucial during the hormonal upheaval of menopause.

How to Optimize Your Lymphatic Drainage

Keeping your lymphatic system healthy is often achieved through a few key approaches, including exercise, which is a major aspect of any healthy lifestyle, and lymphatic massage. Lymphatic massage, while effective, requires regular appointments that are time-consuming, costly, and not always convenient for your schedule. This is where Juvent’s Micro-Impact Platform provides an innovative way to support lymphatic health.

Through low-magnitude, high-frequency micro-impact vibrations, your lymphatic flow is stimulated by the platform without causing strain or injury. Regular use may improve blood and lymphatic circulation, which can help to reduce fluid retention and inflammation. The platform also promotes bone health, which is crucial for post-menopausal women at risk of osteoporosis. As an FDA Class I registered medical device made from the highest-quality materials (like aircraft-grade aluminum), the Micro-Impact Platform will easily handle daily use for years. Juvent’s platform is crafted with high-quality materials and made in America. What you invest in the platform today is an investment in your health that will pay off with major dividends. 

The platform requires minimal space in your home and can easily be used in any room. Even if you’re retired and traveling the world, the Micro-Impact Platform can go with you. Plus, it’s so quiet that when you spend the recommended 20 minutes on it each day, you can watch TV or talk on the phone without interruption. The Micro-Impact Platform provides benefits to your health, all while you enjoy things you’d be doing anyway! 

Lymphatic Drainage on Your Schedule

Lymphatic drainage is a powerful tool for managing the physical changes that accompany menopause. By promoting detoxification, reducing swelling, and supporting immune function, it plays a crucial role in overall health and well-being. Juvent's Micro-Impact Platform offers a unique and effective exercise to enhance lymphatic drainage and overall health. This gentle, scientifically backed technology ensures you receive the benefits without the risk of injury, making it an excellent addition to any post-menopausal wellness routine. Preserve your vitality through menopause and beyond with the Micro-Impact Platform.

FDA Disclosure

In the US, the Juvent device is considered investigational for the treatment of osteoporosis or improvement/maintenance of bone mineral density and our claims have not been reviewed or cleared by the FDA to treat any disease or condition. Calculated over the 20+ year expected life of a Juvent. The JUVENT® Micro-Impact Platform® is Registered as a Class I medical device for exercise and rehabilitation. JUVENT products are covered by the following issued patents, pending patents and their foreign equivalents: 6,843,776 6,884,2277,094211 7,207,954 7,207,955 7,985,191 8,114,036 11/369,611 11/486,538. Juvent, Dynamic Motion Therapy, Micro-Impact Platform, and the symbol are Registered trademarks of Regenerative Technologies Corporation.