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When it comes to wellness and health, I’m always looking for a suitable shortcut. From Infrared Sauna Blankets that burn calories just by laying down to body-contouring shapewear to hide the aftermath of a super-sized dinner, I’m here for all the hacks that promise to work their magic without requiring me to actually work harder. With that being said, it comes as no surprise that when I learned that lymphatic drainage leggings (they’re usually referred to as compression massage leggings, by the way)were an actual thing, I knew I had to give this burgeoning activewear-meets-wellness “trend” a try ASAP.
Lymphatic drainage is nothing new in the holistic healthcare sector, but when it comes to (literally) functional activewear, it seems that lymphatic drainage compression leggings have officially entered the chat. Our Lymphatic system functions as our bodies’ built-in detoxifying center, which helps to remove toxins and excess fluids, and decrease the accumulation of fat buildup. Techniques and treatments used to jumpstart the drainage process like massages and dry brushing have been shown to offer a laundry list of impressive health and beauty benefits, from boosting immunity (the lymph system is actually a part of the immune system), reducing unwanted fluid retention and bloating, improving energy levels, combatting chronic inflammation, and yes, even getting rid of cellulite.