Whenever I feel sluggish, puffy, or as though I could do with a full-system reboot, I know what to do: a lymphatic drainage massage. Unlike the enthusiastic kneading associated with a deep-tissue massage, manual lymphatic drainage massage is deliberately light, using gentle, directional movements to encourage lymph towards functioning lymph nodes. Here are seven of the simplest ways to ramp up your lymphatic drainage. “Beyond manual lymphatic drainage, walking is one of the modalities with the strongest physiological rationale,” says lymphatic drainage specialist Flavia Morellato. “The main drainage area for the lymph is the upper chest area,” says lymphatic drainage therapist Elaine Taggart.