| A | B |
|---|
| MLD (Means) | Manual Lymph Drainage |
| Lymphatic system (maintains) | Maintains healthy fluid balance |
| Lymphocytes are? | Antibodies within lymph |
| Lymphatic system defends | The body from disease |
| Lymphatic fluid circulates to | Cleanse and nourish body tissue |
| L.System is a network of tiny vessels. How many? | Up to 700 small lymph nodes. |
| What sizes can the lymph nodes vary from? | Pinhead to the size of an olive. |
| Lymph fluid returns to the blood stream via? | The subclavian vein at the base of the neck. |
| Why does excercise, rest, and good diet have an effect on the lymph system? | If the body is stressed it burdens the lymphtic system. |
| Why are lymph vessels vital? | They help to remove proteins. |
| Removal of proteins is essential because? | Protein draws water to itself, oedema can occur. |
| What else does lymph vessels do? | Collects dead cells, waste products, bacteria and viruses. |
| MLD is beneficial in a facial because? | Improves the appearance of fine lines & reduces puffiness. |
| How does MLd work on the nervous system? | Lowers blood pressure, reduces stress and improves sleep patterns. |
| Does the lymph system have a pump? | No. |
| Why is MLD so gentle? | If too hard you will collapse the initial lymphatic. |
| What condition can MLD help? | Oedema. |
| How is the lymph system moved? | Movement of muscles,diaphragm,and the pulsation of the arteries. |
| Dr. originally introduced MLD. | Dr. Vodder. |
| In which year was MLD introduced? | 1936 |
