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Support your lymph: alkaline diet, massage and self-massage

Your lymph has no pump โ€“ it needs movement. How to get it flowing, plus self-massage for feet and hands.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Updated October 2026โฑ๏ธ approx. 5 min readโœ๏ธ Zollhaus team, Erzgebirge
๐Ÿ’งLymph has no pump of its own
๐ŸšถMovement gets it flowing
๐Ÿ’†Alkaline massage at the Zollhaus
๐ŸฆถSelf-massage at home
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What does the lymph do?

Lymph fluid flows through your body, transports nutrients and collects cell waste. It needs movement โ€“ unlike blood it has no pump.

An alkaline diet, exercise and targeted massage get it going. Our programme includes at least one massage, one yoga class and one hike.

What gets your lymph going

At the Zollhaus

Alkaline massage and lymph drainage

Alkaline massage

Oils combined with alkaline mineral salts โ€“ like a gentle scrub.

Our massages

Lymph drainage

Designed to stimulate lymph flow.

Massages

Wellness

Four saunas, hot tub and nature.

Wellness

Liver compress

Warmth and rest in the evening.

Liver compress
At home

Self-massage: lymph reflex zones

According to reflexology, areas on feet and hands correspond to the lymph system. Tap a zone:

Upper lymph paths: neck, shoulder, armpit, chest

The zones lie in the skin folds between the toes:

โ‘  Press lightly into the fold towards the foot.
โ‘ก Stroke back and forth with light pressure.
โ‘ข Gently pull the skin towards the toe tips with thumb and index finger.

Combine stroking and pulling.

Webbing between the fingers

On your hands the zones are in the webbing between the fingers โ€“ same techniques.

Pulling is easy here: thumb on the palm, index finger on the back of the hand.

Pelvis and abdomen

The zones for pelvis and abdomen lie around the ankle and up along the Achilles tendon.

Stroke gently from mid-calf towards the heel, over the ankles to the top of the foot.

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Stay gentle: many organs are involved in the acid-base balance โ€“ and relaxation helps. Be gentle and pay attention to sensitive spots.

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We cook alkaline โ€“ you relax

At Landhotel Altes Zollhaus in the Ore Mountains we combine alkaline fasting according to the Wacker method with a real break: we cook your alkaline meals fresh while you enjoy nature, movement and relaxation.

  • Alkaline cuisine, freshly prepared
  • Hiking right from the door
  • Yoga and Wellness
  • Cosy rooms
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Good to know

FAQ about lymph

Questions? Call us on +49 35057 540 or use our contact form.

What does lymph do?

It transports nutrients and collects cell waste.

How do I get it flowing?

With an alkaline diet, exercise and massage.

What is an alkaline massage?

A massage with oils and alkaline mineral salts โ€“ like a gentle scrub.

How do I self-massage?

Press, stroke and pull gently between toes and fingers, and stroke around the ankle.

Conclusion

Movement for your lymph

Alkaline food, movement, massage and a few minutes of self-massage support your lymph.

Ready?

Let us cook alkaline for you

Alkaline cuisine, yoga, nature and spa โ€“ with our team in the Ore Mountains.

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