Pacific NW Thermography and Massage, LLC

12/05/2025

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🌿 HOW TO GET YOUR LYMPH STARTED IN THE MORNING

Your lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump like the heart — it depends on movement, breath, hydration, and rhythm to flow. When you wake up, your lymph is in a slow, restful state from the night. The goal each morning is to “wake it up” gently, encouraging circulation, detoxification, and vitality.

Let’s walk through a mindful morning flow that helps your lymph system come alive. 🌞

💧 1. Rehydrate the Rivers

Overnight, your body loses fluid through breathing and detox processes. The very first step to get lymph moving is pure hydration.

Try:
• 1 glass of warm water with lemon or a pinch of sea salt + trace minerals.
This rebalances electrolytes and restores the osmotic pressure your lymph vessels need to pull toxins out of tissues.

💡 Think of it as giving your lymph its morning drink before anything else.

🫁 2. Breathe Like You Mean It

Deep diaphragmatic breathing acts like a natural lymphatic pump.
Each inhale creates gentle pressure changes in your chest and abdomen that help lymph drain through the thoracic duct — the main “highway” of your lymphatic system.

Try:
• 10 deep belly breaths
• Inhale through the nose for 4 seconds
• Hold for 2
• Exhale through the mouth for 6
Repeat until you feel warmth or tingling in your chest — that’s your lymph flow awakening. 🌬️

🧘‍♀️ 3. Move Before You Scroll

Movement = Flow.
Even 2–5 minutes of gentle movement jumpstarts circulation, pumps your muscles, and flushes stagnant lymph from the night.

Try:
• Neck rolls and shoulder circles
• Arm swings and calf pumps
• Gentle rebounding or shaking your limbs
• A brisk walk to the kitchen before coffee

💚 The goal is not exercise — it’s movement that feels rhythmic, freeing, and alive.

🪞 4. Dry Brush for Drainage

Before your shower, dry brushing helps stimulate lymph nodes, exfoliate the skin, and improve microcirculation.

Start:
At the ankles and brush upward toward the heart.
Always brush toward your lymph node hubs — groin, underarms, and collarbone area.

✨ Add a few gentle strokes along your abdomen to awaken the gut lymph (Peyer’s patches).

🛁 5. Contrast Showers or Castor Oil Packs

Warm–cold contrast showers or a morning castor oil pack over the liver can increase circulation, support detox pathways, and activate lymph drainage through the abdomen.

🌸 6. Finish With Gratitude

Lymph flow is not just physical — it’s energetic. Stress, fear, and emotional stagnation can all restrict your body’s natural rhythm.
Take 60 seconds to speak gratitude over your body and invite peace into your day.

🕊️ “As my breath flows, my lymph flows. As I release, I heal.”

🌿 Your Morning Lymph Flow Summary

✅ Hydrate before caffeine
✅ Deep breathe with intention
✅ Move gently to awaken flow
✅ Dry brush before shower
✅ Support detox with warmth
✅ Stay grounded in gratitude

💚 Written by: Bianca Botha, CLT, RLD, MLDT & CDS
Founder of Lymphatica – Lymphatic Therapy & Body Detox Facility



Disclaimer:
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen.

11/17/2025

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You’ve been taught to believe that more oxygen means more energy.

But the truth is, oxygen is useless unless your body knows how to use it efficiently.

That’s where carbon dioxide (CO₂) comes in.

When you hold your breath or slow it down, CO₂ levels naturally rise.

This isn’t dangerous, it’s actually powerful.

👉Higher CO₂ triggers what’s called the Bohr effect, a physiological response that helps your red blood cells release more oxygen to your tissues and brain.

In simple terms:
💨 More CO₂ = better oxygen delivery.

👉Training your body to handle higher CO₂, known as CO₂ tolerance, rewires your system for balance and resilience.

It:
🫁 Improves oxygen efficiency and endurance
🧠 Enhances focus and mental clarity under stress
🫀 Activates the parasympathetic nervous system for calm and recovery
⚡ Builds the foundation for nervous system regulation and emotional stability

Studies also confirm that controlled breath-holds and slow, rhythmic breathing improve heart-rate variability, lower stress hormones, and strengthen oxygen utilization at the cellular level.

This is why we incorporate breath-holds on the exhale in our SOMA Breath guides.

Each round teaches your body to become more comfortable with rising CO₂.

Instead of reacting to stress, you learn to stay calm and your body learn to use oxygen more efficiently.

The key to vitality isn’t breathing more.
It’s breathing better.

➡️ Follow for science-backed techniques to rewire your body for calm, energy, and peak performance — one breath at a time. 🌬️✨

11/16/2025

As we move closer to Thanksgiving, we’re feeling extra grateful for the wonderful clients and community who allow us to do what we love each day.

Thank you for letting us be part of your healing journey. 🤍

We are here to support you this week with sessions on:
- Monday from 9am-1pm
-Tuesday from 3pm-7pm
-Wednesday from 4pm-7pm

11/15/2025

Find your calm through scent and touch. 🌿

Aromatherapy massage unites the art of healing hands with the natural power of essential oils to relax muscles, quiet the mind, and promote better sleep.

Whether you’re drawn to lavender’s calm, bergamot’s brightness, or frankincense’s grounding aroma, each session is designed around you.

✨ Unwind, breathe, and let the stress melt away.
Book now: pacificnwthermographyandmassage.setmore.com

11/13/2025

For many first-time clients, thermography feels more like a wellness appointment than a medical test.

You’ll relax in a quiet, private space while your body adjusts to room temperature. Then, thermal images are taken — completely contact-free and pain-free — in just a few minutes.

No radiation. No compression. Just valuable insight into your body’s unique heat patterns and balance.

Ready to gain insights into your health? Schedule your session here: linktr.ee/pnwthermographyandmassage

11/11/2025

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🌬 The Diaphragm: The Hidden Bridge Between Breath, Lymph & Emotion

By Bianca Botha, CLT, RLD, MLDT & CDS
Lymphatica – Lymphatic Therapy & Body Detox Facility

💚 Introduction: The Organ You Feel Every Second, But Rarely Know

Most people think of the diaphragm simply as the muscle that helps you breathe.
But what if I told you — it’s not just a muscle, it’s a rhythmic organ of flow that connects your lungs, heart, lymphatic system, and even your emotional state?

Every inhale and exhale is a pump — not just for air, but for lymphatic drainage, circulation, and calm.
When your diaphragm is restricted, your lymph slows, your nervous system stiffens, and your body begins to whisper: “I can’t release.”

🌿 Anatomy of the Diaphragm: The Body’s Internal Bridge

The diaphragm is a dome-shaped sheet of muscle sitting right below your lungs and above your liver and digestive organs.
It’s literally the bridge between your upper and lower body, separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities.

When you breathe deeply, the diaphragm descends, massaging your liver, gallbladder, and stomach while pressing fluid through the largest cluster of lymphatic vessels in your torso — the cisterna chyli.
This movement creates a wave of detox, helping the body move lymph, waste, and emotions upward and out.

💫 The Diaphragm & The Lymphatic System

Your diaphragm is the heartbeat of your lymphatic system.
• With every breath, it acts as a vacuum pump, drawing lymph upward from the abdomen toward the thoracic duct.
• When you hold your breath (from stress or shallow breathing), lymph stagnates — leading to bloating, fatigue, and inflammation.
• Gentle, rhythmic breathing keeps the lymphatic flow alive, which is why your lymphatic drainage sessions feel more powerful when you pair them with deep breathing.

🌸 The Emotional Diaphragm

This organ doesn’t just move fluid — it moves emotion.
Have you ever felt your chest tighten when you’re anxious? That’s your diaphragm protecting you.
It holds emotional tension like a shield between your heart and your gut.
When it softens, tears, warmth, or even tingling can follow — that’s your body releasing what it’s been holding.

Trauma, fear, or chronic stress can cause the diaphragm to “freeze,” creating shallow breathing patterns that limit oxygen, lymph flow, and self-regulation.
This is why breathwork, prayer, or gentle lymphatic therapy can feel profoundly healing — they unlock the diaphragm’s flow.

⚗️ When the Diaphragm is Restricted

Common signs include:
• Tightness in the chest or upper abdomen
• Shortness of breath or sighing often
• Acid reflux or bloating after meals
• Swelling in the upper abdomen or underarms
• Fatigue or feeling emotionally “stuck”

When the diaphragm can’t move freely, both circulation and lymph drainage slow down, creating a physical and energetic congestion.

🌿 Supporting Your Diaphragm
1. Diaphragmatic Breathing – Place a hand on your belly. Inhale through the nose for 4 seconds, feel the belly rise, exhale slowly. Repeat 5–10 cycles daily.
2. Lymphatic Therapy – Gentle drainage at the thoracic inlet and abdomen releases the fascia surrounding the diaphragm.
3. Posture & Movement – Stretch, open the ribcage, and walk regularly to keep the diaphragm flexible.
4. Emotional Release – Crying, laughing, or singing are natural diaphragm exercises — each resets the nervous system.
5. Castor Oil Packs – Placing one over the upper abdomen softens the connective tissues and supports deep drainage.

🌺 Final Thoughts

The diaphragm is more than a breathing muscle — it’s the spiritual metronome of the body.
It keeps rhythm between body, mind, and spirit.
When it moves freely, lymph flows, digestion awakens, and the heart feels lighter.
Every deep breath is a message to your body:
“I am safe. I am flowing. I am healing.”

Disclaimer:
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or health regimen.

11/11/2025

Today, we honor the strength, courage, and sacrifice of our veterans. 🇺🇸

We’re grateful for those who have served our country, our neighbors, friends, and family members here in the community. Your dedication and resilience remind us daily of the power of service and compassion.

We believe in the restorative power of healing touch to ease tension, support recovery, and help the body and mind find balance again. Whether through massage or mindful wellness care, we’re here to help those who have given so much find moments of rest and renewal.

Thank you for your service. 💙

11/09/2025

✨ This Week’s Hours ✨
Monday: 9am–1pm
Tuesday: 5–7pm
Wednesday: 5–7pm

The holidays are just around the corner — and what better gift than the gift of wellness? 🎁 Whether it’s a relaxing massage, a lymphatic session, or a thermography scan for proactive health insight, we can create a customized gift voucher for your loved ones.

Treat someone special to care that truly lasts beyond the season. ❤️

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📍 Pacific NW Thermography & Massage | Bandon, OR

11/08/2025

Most people don’t think about their lymphatic system until something feels “off.” ⚠️

Thermography can reveal where lymph flow may be sluggish, and lymphatic massage is one of the best ways to give your body the reset it needs.

Gentle, rhythmic techniques encourage healthy lymph movement, reduce puffiness, and support detoxification. The result? Restored balance from the inside out. 💆‍♀️

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