Common Side effects:

Headache

Stomach Upset

Excessive Tiredness/Relaxation

Frequent Urination

Odor/Color Change of Urine

Results can be felt for 24-48 hours

General Contraindications for MLD:

Congestive Heart Failure

Acute Kidney Disease

Skin Irritation/rashes

Open Wounds

Fever

Flu

Blood Thinners (fragile skin)

Cancer, unless palliative

Acute infection

DVTs, 2 years clear

Acute Bronchitis/Asthma

Hypertension (not treated)

Local Contraindications for Neck:

Hyper/Hypo Thyroidism (balanced?)

Carotid-sinus syndrome

Dysmenorrhea

Pregnancy

Diverticulosis

Aortic Aneurysm(also palpation of strong aortic pulse)

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Inflammatory conditions of the small and large intestines

Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis

Radiation fibrosis, radiation cystitis, radiation colitis

Unexplained