You might've been advertised lymphatic massage treatments promising to boost your energy and leave you looking snatched.

The lymphatic system is great at clearing out gunk and checking our bodies for potential nasties like bacteria and viruses.

Norman and Tegan discuss whether it's possible to have a 'sluggish' lymphatic system in need of help, without having a diagnosable condition.

References: 

• Manual lymphatic drainage treatment for lymphedema: a systematic review of the literature
• Comparative Effects of Facial Roller and Gua Sha Massage on Facial Contour, Muscle Tone, and Skin Elasticity: Randomized Controlled Trial
• Comparison of the Immediate Effect of Petrissage Massage and Manual Lymph Drainage Following Exercise on Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of the Rectus Femoris Muscle in Women
• The Effects of Kinect-Enhanced Lymphatic Exercise Intervention on Lymphatic Pain, Swelling, and Lymph Fluid Level
• Exercise and the lymphatic system | MD Anderson Cancer Center 

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