Electro Lymphatic Therapy - FAQs
 Is ELT a form of massage therapy?
Not really, however
as the energy field is applied to the surface of the
skin, a form of massage pushes the fluids
to move toward the subclavian vein. The lymph system is a
series of pathways and these pathways must be followed in
the proper order for the therapy to be successful.
Is it safe for children and the elderly to have ELT?
Yes.
Of course it depends on the condition of the person receiving
the therapy as to whether it is appropriate or
not.
Are there any side effects from ELT?
It is probably the safest and least likely to have any side
effects of any therapy that has a major effect on bodily
function. The most common side effect is from doing a session
on a toxic person too rapidly for them to handle the waste
being dumped from the system. The solution to this is starting
out with a limited area to see how the person can handle
the waste disposal, reflecting how well their liver functions.
It always helps to drink plenty of good quality water to
help flush out the toxins.
How long does the effect of one ELT session last?
It depends upon the condition of the person receiving the
therapy. It is also important to understand the origins of
the particular condition. Generally speaking, once the lymph
system has been cleared, then it can maintain itself with
the help of all the correct lifestyle habits.
What important preparations are needed prior to a session?
The main preparation is not to wear any chemicals such as
deodorants, body lotion or make up, or come to your appointment
clean showered.
I am a very sweaty person - will that interfere with a
session?
It will not interfere so long as the therapist has a towel
and consistently dries the area to be treated.
Why is it necessary to have shorter sessions in the beginning?
The therapist needs to understand how toxic the client is.
If a person responds to the session with some ill effects,
it is important to limit the amount of time one spends on
the session itself. This gives the liver time to detoxify
the material coming from the lymph system and avoids discomfort
for the client. If there are no or little negative effects,
one can increase the length of the sessions.
How often is it recommended to have an ELT session?
It depends on the condition and toxicity of the client. Generally
speaking, two or three sessions per week is common.
Is it possible to have too many sessions?
Not necessarily. On occasions clients have been seen with
specific conditions every day. On a few rare instances, clients
have been seen two or three times a day.
What should I be doing in between sessions to help myself?
It helps to massage and move lymph in the proper direction.
Also drinking plenty of water is important and be aware of
your dietary habits. A good healthy intake of food can make
a big difference.
Would you recommend having an ELT session before or after
any surgery?
There may be good reasons for you to have these sessions
before surgery. However, after surgery your body needs to
have time to heal. It takes at least a week after surgery
to be past the safe period for triggering any hemorrhage
from the surgery site, so we would recommend waiting for
at least a week or 10 days after surgery before recommencing
any ELT sessions.
How is this therapy different from manual lymphatic drainage?
There is no comparison. Unlike manual lymphatic drainage,
the energy field delivered by this ELT instrument instantly
removes the obstruction to the flow of lymph by dissociating
the components causing this obstruction. On an effectiveness
scale of 1 - 10, manual lymphatic drainage works up to a
4 or 5 on this scale. ELT therapy, however rates between
an 8 or 9 on this scale.
If I have had all my lymph nodes removed from my axilla
(armpit) following breast cancer, is it harmful to have ELT?
No, we can use ELT in fact to relocate a pathway to bypass
that area so that one can avoid post surgery lymphedema.
If I have large lymph nodes in my neck on both sides -
would I benefit from this therapy?
This depends on whether this is acute or chronic and the
cause of these enlarged nodes, but generally speaking yes,
this therapy is helpful because it dissociates the obstructions
in the lymph nodes. In these cases we would urge you to seek
pre-approval from your medical doctor.
Is it possible to have ELT sessions directly on the face
for rejuvenation?
Yes. When you do this you have the possibility of removing
wastes from the tissue and bringing healthy blood and nutrients
to the tissue which has the potential for making that area
youthful.
Why is it important to work on the upper body, when I have
problems with fluid retention in my lower body?
There are important pathways for the lymphatic system in
the body to which you must follow in order for the sessions
to work properly. It is important to start by opening up
the area underneath the clavicle which is where the main
drainage of the lymphatic system begins. From that point
go to the next main junction which would be the axillae,
(armpit) abdomen and inguinal areas before treating the lower
parts of the body. You must then always go back to the upper
trunk area and make sure that as you move the fluids back,
you do not bring about further blockages otherwise the therapy
will not work properly.
Is it possible to have ELT therapy to the bowel and abdominal
areas?
Yes, this can help many digestive problems. It is most beneficial
to do this area of therapy during a colonic.
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