Your Lymphatic System Deserves Some Attention
Your lymphatic system is one that doesn't get much attention but does a lot of important work! Some of the important functions that it does include:
Draining fluid back into the bloodstream from the tissues
Filtering lymph
Filtering the blood
Fighting infection
Detoxifying the body
Transporting dietary lipids to the blood- fats & fat soluble vitamins (A, D, K) absorbed by intestinal tract
Draining excess interstitial fluid
Maintaining proper fluid balance
Initiating responses against microbes or abnormal cells
The lymphatic system acts like a feeding and drainage system for all cells in the body. It has the ability to carry nourishment to cells while also transporting waste!
Because it lacks a pump like the heart it is reliant upon skeletal muscles that push against the lymphatic vessels and in so doing squeezes them in a type of "milking action". In a similar way the respiratory system provokes pressures change during inhalation and lymph them flows from the abdomen to the chest area.
The lymphatic system and the liver are very connected. An overburdened liver that is unable to detoxify waste from the body will shuttle toxins and the lymphatic system will often pick up the slack! Bug overburdened and stagnant lymph poses health risks long term. All the more reason to take a holistic approach to supporting all drainage pathways! Want to know more about how to support your bodies drainage naturally? Read one of my most popular posts "5 Essential Tips For Supporting Drainage On Your Healing Journey"
Why The Lymphatic System Needs Attention On Any Healing Journey
Supporting the lymphatic system is pivotal in the healing process from chronic illness as this network plays a crucial role in immune function and waste removal. The lymphatic system helps transport immune cells, nutrients, and oxygen throughout the body while simultaneously draining away toxins and cellular waste.
In cases of chronic illness, a compromised lymphatic system can lead to the accumulation of harmful substances, inflammation, and impaired immune responses.
By promoting lymphatic health through practices like regular exercise, hydration, and specialized therapies, one can enhance the system’s efficiency in removing toxins and supporting immune function. This proactive approach aids in reducing inflammation, improving cellular communication, and ultimately contributing to the overall healing and well-being of the body.
Helpful Tools to Support Your Lymphatic System Include:
Dry brushing
Epsom salt baths
Daily bowel movements
Vibration plates
Daily movement and exercise
Infrared sauna
Rebounding
Deep tissue massage
Diaphragmatic belly breathing
Increased hydration
It's helpful to have some "tools in your toolbox" to support your lymph (and your whole body) daily.
It isn't necessary to do all these things daily but doing one or several will improve lymphatic health and function and have a positive affect as you are working on improving health and healing from a chronic illness.
Stefanie is a Holistic Health Practitioner specializing in Bioenergetics, a Functional Medicine Health Coach & Holistic Nutritionist who specializes in whole body detoxification, chronic illness, gut dysfunction, improving digestion, fatigue, autoimmunity, functional nutrition, Lyme Disease & mold illness and more.
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