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<p>You might've been advertised lymphatic massage treatments promising to boost your energy and leave you looking snatched.</p><p>The lymphatic system is great at clearing out gunk and checking our bodies for potential nasties like bacteria and viruses.</p><p>Norman and Tegan discuss whether it's possible to have a 'sluggish' lymphatic system in need of help, without having a diagnosable condition.</p><p>References: </p><ul><li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32803533/">Manual lymphatic drainage treatment for lymphedema: a systematic review of the literature</a></li><li><a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jocd.70236">Comparative Effects of Facial Roller and Gua Sha Massage on Facial Contour, Muscle Tone, and Skin Elasticity: Randomized Controlled Trial</a></li><li><a href="https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/jsr/30/5/article-p725.xml">Comparison of the Immediate Effect of Petrissage Massage and Manual Lymph Drainage Following Exercise on Biomecha...