Beat the Heat Bloat: How MLD Can Help Heat Swelling This Summer
- Corey
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Feeling puffy, swollen, and uncomfortable in this hot weather? You're not imagining it - and there's a professional solution that can help.
Why You Feel Bloated and Swollen in Hot Weather
This summer's soaring temperatures are wreaking havoc on our bodies in ways many people don't realise. When it's hot, your blood vessels dilate to help you cool down, but this causes fluid to leak from your bloodstream into surrounding tissues. Meanwhile, your lymphatic system - your body's natural drainage network - struggles to cope with the extra workload.
The result? That uncomfortable bloated feeling, tight rings, swollen ankles, and clothes that suddenly feel too snug.
How Manual Lymphatic Drainage Helps
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is specifically designed to get your body's drainage system working efficiently again. This gentle, specialised massage technique:
✨ Increases lymphatic flow by up to 6 times the normal rate
✨ Reduces swelling by 25-63% according to clinical studies
✨ Works immediately - many clients feel lighter after just one session
✨ Targets the root cause rather than just masking symptoms
Unlike regular massage, MLD uses incredibly light pressure (less than 9 ounces per square inch) with specific rhythmic movements that encourage your lymphatic system to drain away trapped fluid.
Perfect for Summer Struggles
MLD is particularly effective for heat-related bloating because:
It directly addresses compromised lymphatic function caused by hot weather
The gentle technique is comfortable even when you're already feeling overheated
Heat-related fluid retention responds quickly to treatment
It activates your body's relaxation response, reducing stress-related swelling
What to Expect
During an MLD session, you'll experience gentle, flowing movements that feel deeply relaxing. Many clients describe immediate relief from that heavy, uncomfortable feeling. The treatment follows your body's natural lymphatic pathways, systematically encouraging drainage from congested areas.
The best part? Results are often noticeable straight away, with continued improvement over the following days.
Beat This Summer's Heat
Don't let hot weather make you feel uncomfortable in your own body. MLD offers a scientifically-proven way to combat heat-related bloating and swelling, helping you feel like yourself again even in challenging temperatures.
With the UK experiencing increasingly hot summers and most homes lacking air conditioning, understanding how to support your body's natural cooling and drainage systems has never been more important.
Ready to feel lighter and more comfortable? Book your MLD session with me and discover the difference professional lymphatic drainage can make to your summer comfort.
For better effects quickly, a 90 minute session is recommended, especially for the first visit.
Bodyworks by Corey | Professional Manual Lymphatic Drainage | Harrogate, North Yorkshire
