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The Unique Innervation of Facial Skin: Why MLD Facials are So Good.
The unique structure and innervation of the facial skin contributes to specialised functions such as facial expressions and sensory percepti

Diane Lacey
Oct 10, 20245 min read


Why does MLD have such a profound effect on the Autonomic Nervous System?
Almost 50 years ago Prof. Dr. Paul Hutzschenreuter measured the effect of Dr Vodder's MLD on the sympathetic nervous system, noting a signif

Jan Douglass PhD
May 13, 20245 min read


Why MLD should be started as early as possible.
There's nothing quite so satisfying as reading a well written paper which summarises everything interesting that we know about the lymph system. Wix stock image In this regard, the recent paper by Weber et al ( 1 ) is a good read for anyone fascinated by lymphatics, regardless of academic ability. Personally I can't help but make connections with the descriptions given, and what I know about lymphatic physiology and the effects of MLD. It's also very affirming when new unders

Jan Douglass PhD
Nov 10, 20226 min read


Brain inflammation and neurodegenerative diseases. Can MLD prevent progression?
Cerebral spinal fluid (CFS) is sometimes referred to as a 3rd circulation system, functioning as the lymphatic equivalent to clear wastes fr

Jan Douglass PhD
Feb 11, 20223 min read


Brain drainage – what’s all the fuss about?
An area of great excitement in lymphatic research - and I think great confusion - is the ‘new discovery’ of ‘lymph vessels’ in the brain. Th

Jan Douglass PhD
Mar 8, 20183 min read
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