第7章 コアテクニック / 6 ザイゴプッシングとリンパドレナージュ

ザイゴプッシングとリンパドレナージュ

Zygopushing and Lymphatic Drainage(ジゴプッシングとリンパドレナージュ)

機能的なテクニックではありませんが、それでも取り入れる価値の高い習慣です。身体にはリンパ系という仕組みがあり、多くの人がこれを完全に見落としています。リンパ系は健康にとって重要なだけでなく(ヘルスマクシングのデトックスガイドで扱います)、顔の見た目を整えるうえでも管理がとても大切です。リンパ系とは、リンパという液体が流れる通路が全身に張りめぐらされたネットワークです。この仕組みにはポンプがないため、リンパは顔を含む身体のあちこちで滞って溜まることがあり、それがむくみやパンパンした印象につながります。

このガイドでは、このリンパドレナージュという考え方にもとづく2つのテクニックを紹介します。どちらも非常に効果的です。


1. ザイゴプッシング

  1. 手の位置:両手の親指を使います。頬骨弓(頬骨)に沿って、小鼻の外側の端から耳に向かう線上に親指を置きます。
  2. 圧のかけ方:頬骨に沿って、しっかりと、それでいて優しく、上方かつ外方へ圧をかけます。
  3. 顔の筋肉を使う:押しながら、軽く微笑むようにして頬の筋肉をわずかに働かせます。これで大頬骨筋と小頬骨筋が働き、効果がさらに高まります。
  4. 保持と反復:1回の押しを5〜10秒保ちます。10回おこない、1回ごとに少しずつ圧を強めていきます。
  5. 継続:毎日おこないましょう。筋肉がゆるんでいる朝か夜が理想です。ほかの顔の運動と組み合わせると最も効果的です。

なぜ効くのか:リンパドレナージュによってすぐに「むくみが取れた」状態になるだけでなく、頬骨まわりを物理的に刺激することで血流と筋の活動が高まります。その結果、頬骨筋群の肥大と成長が起こり、骨のリモデリング効果も生まれます。続けていけば、ほかの6つのコアテクニックの成果を大きく後押しします。


2. かっさ(Gua Sha)のテクニック:

ステップ1:オーガニックのひまし油を顔と首に塗る

ステップ2:冷たいかっさによるマッサージ・ルーティン

1. 鎖骨から始める

2. フェイスラインとあご

3. 頬とほうれい線

4. 目の下

5. 額とこめかみ

6. 下へ流す

やり方の動画ガイドはこちらです:

原文(英語)を表示
While not a functional technique, it is nonetheless a crucial practice to start implementing. Essentially, in the body there is a system called the lymphatic system, and many completely overlook it. Not only is it pivotal for health (discussed in the detox guide in healthmaxxing), but it is super important to manage when it comes to facial aesthetics. In essence, the lymphatic system is a network of passages that run throughout the body that contain a fluid called lymph. Sometimes, this lymph gets caught up and trapped in various parts of the body (because this system lacks a pump), including the face, leading to that appearance of bloating and puffiness. In this guide, Im showing you the two techniques revolving around this idea of lymphatic drainage, both of which are highly effective. Here they are: --- ### **1. Zygopushing** 1. **Hand Placement**: Use your thumbs of both hands. Place them along the zygomatic arches (cheekbones) starting from the outer corners of the nose towards the ears. 2. **Pressure Application**: Apply firm but gentle upward and outward pressure along the cheekbones. 3. **Facial Engagement**: While pushing, lightly engage the cheek muscles by attempting a soft smile. This activates the zygomaticus major and minor muscles for even more effect. 4. **Hold and Repeat**: Hold each push for 5-10 seconds. Perform 10 repetitions, gradually increasing pressure with each, 5. **Consistency**: Practice daily, ideally in the morning or evening when muscles are relaxed. Incorporate with other facial exercises for best results. **Why It Works**: Not only does it give an instant 'debloat' effect due to lymphatic drainage, it also mechanically stimulates the zygomatic region which will boost blood flow and muscle activation. This leads to the hypertrophy and growth of the zygomaticus muscles, aswell as a bone remodelling effect. Over time, this can seriously add to the results of the other 6 core techniques. --- ### **2. The Gua Sha Technique:** ### **Step 1: Apply Organic Castor Oil to the Face and Neck** - Castor oil is amazing for this in that it promotes bloodflow and circulated when massaged into the skin, whilst reducing inflammation (reducing puffiness further). - Make sure it is rubbed in properly, all around the face and neck. - It acts as a lubricant, which is crucial for step 2. ### **Step 2: Cold Gua Sha Massage Routine** **1. Start at the Collarbone** - Place the gua sha tool flat against the skin just above the collarbone. - Gently glide it in downward strokes toward the center of the collarbone to stimulate the lymph nodes in this area. - Repeat 5–7 times on each side. **2. Jawline and Chin** - Use the curved edge of the cold gua sha tool under the chin. - Glide outward along the jawline toward the ears, using light to moderate pressure. - Repeat this movement 5–7 times on each side **3. Cheeks and Nasolabial Folds** - Hold the gua sha tool flat against your skin, starting near the sides of your nose. - Gently sweep outward along the cheekbones toward the temples. - Repeat 5–7 times on each side **4. Under-Eyes** - Use the smallest, flattest edge of the gua sha tool to avoid putting too much pressure on this delicate area. - Starting at the inner corner of the eye, glide the tool outward toward the temples. - Repeat 5–7 times per side **5. Forehead and Temples** - Place the gua sha tool in the middle of your forehead. - Glide outward toward the temples in smooth, light strokes. - Once at the temples, use small, circular motions to stimulate the lymph nodes. - Repeat this motion 5–7 times. **6. Drain Downward** - To finish, sweep the gua sha tool from the sides of the face (starting at the temples and jawline) down the neck toward the collarbone. - This encourages lymph fluid to flow to the larger drainage points for elimination. - Repeat 5–7 times on each side. HERE IS THE VIDEO GUIDE ON HOW TO DO THIS: [https://youtu.be/JXcRmm9A3QQ](https://youtu.be/JXcRmm9A3QQ)