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Manual Lymphatic Drainage vs Machine-Based Lymphatic Treatments: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve been looking into lymphatic drainage, you’ve probably come across a few different terms. Manual lymphatic drainage. Lymphatic massage. Lymphatic machines. Pressotherapy. Body sculpting. It can all get a little confusing. So let’s keep it simple. What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage? Manual Lymphatic Drainage, often called MLD, is a specialised hands-on technique. A trained…
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Women’s Bodies Aren’t the Same Every Day — And Our Wellbeing Rituals Shouldn’t Be Either
Have you ever had one of those days when you look in the mirror and think, Wasn’t my body different yesterday? Your jeans feel tighter around the waist. Your tummy feels a little fuller. Your energy isn’t quite where it normally is, and somehow you feel more tired, more sensitive or simply less comfortable in…
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Why I Don’t Believe Your Body Needs Fixing
I spent most of my life trying to fix myself. Even now, the people who love me sometimes still see things through the lens of what needs fixing. And I understand why. We’re surrounded by messages telling us that our bodies could be better, smaller, healthier, younger, less bloated, less tired, less emotional, more disciplined….
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What PMDD Taught Me About Rest
PMDD taught me that rest isn’t something I can leave until I’ve completely exhausted myself. I need slow mornings. Slow evenings. Time between things. Time to breathe. Time not to rush. I need to plan ahead and work with the energy I actually have rather than constantly forcing myself to operate at the same level….
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I Used to Think Self-Care Meant Doing More
Somewhere along the way, self-care became another thing we were expected to be good at. More supplements. More workouts. More restriction. More routines. More steps in our morning routine. More steps in our evening routine. More things to optimise. And honestly? I’ve found it exhausting. There are times when I feel constantly switched on, and…
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How Menstrual Cycle Awareness Changed the Way I See My Body
Being aware of my menstrual cycle has quite literally changed my life. Before I understood my cycle, I felt as though I was running on dangerous autopilot. I knew that I had a period every month, but I didn’t really understand what was happening inside my body between one period and the next. I didn’t…
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What PMDD Taught Me About Listening to My Body
PMDD can feel like a monthly whirlwind. Before I realised I was experiencing PMDD, I felt completely confused and out of control. Every month seemed to bring all of my fears, limiting beliefs, self-doubt and insecurities to the surface. Things that I could normally keep at bay suddenly felt enormous. PMDD seemed to bring those…
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Why I Created rōlbodied
rōlbodied was created because I couldn’t find the feeling I was looking for. For most of my life, I lived with a hormonal disorder without really understanding what my body was trying to communicate to me. I spent a lot of my time feeling as though I was out of control of my own body….
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Lymphatic Drainage and Perimenopause: Supporting Your Body Through Change
There comes a point when your body can start to feel unfamiliar. Your waist may feel different. You may notice more puffiness or bloating. Your skin may seem to have changed. Clothes that have always fitted suddenly feel different, and you may find yourself wondering what happened to the body you knew so well. If…
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Can Lymphatic Drainage Help With Bloating?
If you’ve ever looked down at your tummy at the end of the day and thought, Where did that come from?, you’re definitely not alone. Bloating is incredibly common, and it can make your clothes feel uncomfortable and leave you feeling heavy, full or just not quite yourself. So can lymphatic drainage help? The answer…
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How Will I Feel After Lymphatic Drainage?
One of the nicest things about trying a new treatment is also one of the hardest things to Google: What will I actually feel like afterwards? The honest answer is that everyone responds differently. But there are a few things you might notice after a rōlbodied session. You might feel lighter This is probably the…
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How Often Should You Have Lymphatic Drainage?
If you’ve had a lymphatic drainage treatment and enjoyed it, the next question is usually pretty simple: How often should I have one? The honest answer is that there isn’t one perfect schedule for everyone. It depends on what kind of lymphatic treatment you’re having, why you’re having it and what you’re hoping to get…
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Infrared, Chromotherapy and Wooden Roller Massage: Inside the rōlbodied Technology
If you’ve never experienced a rōl, you might be wondering what actually happens inside that rather intriguing machine. What are the wooden rollers doing? Why the lights? What’s infrared got to do with it? And where does the collagen light come in? There is quite a lot going on inside a RollShape machine, and each…
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Why Consistency Matters With Lymphatic Drainage
You can often notice something after just one rōl. Perhaps you feel a little lighter when you leave. Maybe your body feels less puffy, your clothes sit differently, or you simply feel more relaxed after spending some time being looked after. So why would you ever need more than one? The simple answer is that…
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Lymphatic Drainage and Body Contouring: What’s the Difference?
If you’ve been looking at body treatments, you’ve probably come across all sorts of words: lymphatic drainage, body sculpting, body contouring, slimming treatments and shaping treatments. They can sound very similar, but they aren’t necessarily talking about the same thing. So where does lymphatic drainage fit in, and what does “body contouring” actually mean? What…
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Lymphatic Drainage and Stress: Understanding Your Lymphatic and Nervous Systems
You know that feeling when you’ve been busy all day, you’re tired, but somehow you still can’t quite switch off? There is always another email, another errand, another person who needs something. Even when you finally sit down, your mind can carry on working long after your body has stopped. This is one of the…
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Lymphatic Drainage in Plymouth: What to Expect From Your First rōlbodied Session
Thinking about trying lymphatic drainage, but not quite sure what actually happens when you arrive? Maybe you’ve been feeling puffy or heavy. Maybe your body just feels different lately. Or perhaps you’ve seen lymphatic treatments online and thought, That looks interesting, but what actually happens? We thought we’d take the mystery out of it. Here’s…
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What Is Lymphatic Drainage? A Beginner’s Guide
You’ve probably heard the phrase lymphatic drainage by now. Maybe you’ve seen it on Instagram. Maybe a friend has recommended it. Or perhaps you’ve noticed that you’re feeling a little puffy, heavy or just not quite yourself and wondered whether lymphatic drainage could help. But what actually is it? Let’s start with the basics. What…
