Summer is a fabulous time to support lymphatic health. If you don’t know much about how the lymphatic system works or what it is I suggest you use the following article and links to glean more understanding in order to do something to nurture your body.
People with chronic illness tend to have a sluggish lymphatic system. Shortly after I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease I began to learn about the complexities of this disease and what it does to the human body. I soon realized that I had to support immune function and lymphatic drainage. Lymphatic massage, rebounding, dark leafy greens, good fats, 20 minutes of movement daily, near far infrared sauna, chiropractic care, grapefruit essential oil, zeolite, acupuncture, and dry skin brushing became a part of ordinary life for me. Helping my body to eliminate and carry toxins out was crucial to my recovery. I can’t emphasize how very important our lymph is, so I hope you find the article and links helpful.
Please do a more thorough investigation of how significant this system of the body is to your sense of vitality and well being. I just put a few links here for you to use as a “base camp” of learning. Enjoy and do!
- Drains excess interstitial fluid and returns it to the blood
- Transports lipids and lipid-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) absorbed by the GI tract to the blood
- Carries out specific immune responses against certain foreign invaders (microbes, etc)
- Breakthrough discovery in our understanding of the lymphatic system! https://news.virginia.edu/illimitable/discovery/theyll-have-rewrite-textbooks
- Structure: The Lymphatic System: http://www.aviva.co.uk/health-insurance/home-of-health/medical-centre/medical-encyclopedia/entry/structure-the-lymphatic-system/
- Supporting a Healthy Lymph System:
http://www.wikihow.com/Cleanse-the-Lymph-System - 10 Ways to Support the Lymphatic System: http://empoweredsustenance.com/support-the-lymphatic-system/
- Dry Skin Brushing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZfMhXsjXeQ
- Rebounding: http://www.livestrong.com/article/214246-specific-lymphatic-exercises-for-a-mini-trampoline/
- Releasing Stress: http://upliftconnect.com/release-the-stress/
- Support The Lymphatic System: http://www.detoxsafely.org/lymph-cleanse.html
- 10 Foods To Boost The Lymphatic System For Improved Health: https://sunwarrior.com/healthhub/lymphatic-foods
- Decongestion: http://www.alchemywellnesscenter.com/jupiter-lymph.html
- Exercise: stretching, walking, rebounding, aerobic classes, etc. My current favorite is http://www.metabolicaftershock.com/
- Acupressure for Lymph Nodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5yaRL8Cybw
- Lymphatic Drainage: Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a highly specialized form of massage, which uses light, rhythmical, very precise hand movements, pressures and sequences and requires the therapist to develop a great degree of skill, having an intimate knowledge of the workings of the anatomy of the lymphatic system. The massage works at a skin level to influence the direction and speed of lymphatic flow, re-directing if necessary. Lymphatic Drainage massage is one of the best things you can do to help your body help itself. Lymphatic Drainage massage can increase the volume of lymph flow by as much as 20 times, vastly increasing the system’s ability to remove toxins and infectious materials. Studies have found Lymphatic Drainage massage to be a medically beneficial form of physical therapy for a range of lymphedema-related problems.
- Biofeedback: supports healthy lymphatic function and/or reduces stress to imbalances in lymphatic system. Read more here: Quantum Biofeedback or Schedule your appointment now!
- Check out Advanced TRS: Toxin Removal System!!
- Looking for a fantastic massage? Call Deborah Ray at 509-423-1315! She has a whole lymphatic package including massage, reflexology, ionic foot back, far infrared table, and toning table to revitalize the body.