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Ways To Keep Your Lymphatic System Moving


Unlike the cardiovascular circulatory system, the lymphatic circulatory system does not have a heart or "pump" to keep the fluid moving.  The lymphatic system is a huge part of the immune system helping to keep it strong and to prevent various cancers.  Therefore, movement is crucial for the waste in the fluid, or lymph, to be filtered out and then returned to the bloodstream. 

There are many different factors that can contribute to a stagnant lymph system.  Many of them have to do with "lifestyle".  Sometimes, for medical reasons, lymph nodes may be removed.  So, how can someone improve the function of their lymphatic system?

  • Find a lymphatic massage specialist
    • decongestive lymphatic therapy (DLT) massage moves smooth muscles to help transport fluid through the lymph vessels 
  • Do a lymphatic massage yourself using this great resource.
  • Drink, Drink, Drink WATER!!!
  • Do hydrotherapy
    • switch between hot and cold water and steam to open capillaries to release toxins and to stimulate your circulation
  • Detox using apple cider vinegar (ACV)
    • being acidic the ACV binds to toxins to remove them from the body.  ACV also promotes circulation and liver detox
  • Cardio and Strength-training workouts
    • cardio keeps the cardiac system moving
    • sweat helps drain the lymphatic system
    • trampoline > jumping helps move lymph from sinus to throat and vice-versa
    • strength-training aerobic exercises push lymph through the muscles to drain 
  • Wear comfortable clothing
  • Deep breathing serves as a "pump" for the lymphatic system
    • nutrient-rich and cleansing for the body
  • Berries, seeds, citrus and greens are healthy fibers that scrape toxins from the digestive system
  • Dry skin brushing
Certain essential oils, because of their lymphatic-stimulating and anti-inflammatory properties, are often used in lymphatic massage promoting free lymph circulation and reducing tissue swelling. Citrus oils such as lime, orange, grapefruit, lemon and tangerine are, not only, known to have cleansing properties but can stimulate the lymph and are diuretics as well.  Cypress and Geranium are also excellent oils for lymphatic massage.  The important thing when using essential oils is to be sure to use oils that are organic or guaranteed to be free of pesticides and adulteration. You are trying to stimulate the lymph to move toxins out .... not add any.  So, be sure to do your homework or check out the ones I use here.  Try this Lymphatic System Blend recipe:







My Freedom Journey

 
People, including doctors, thought we were crazy...all in our heads.  After all, how could normal, every day household and personal product smells affect your ability to function, to cause you to be incoherent and feel shaky inside, to have an emotional break-down?  Inside we were dying.  Outside we appeared normal. 
Fragrances were, and are, part of every day, normal life.....candles, laundry, cleaning, perfumes.  Everyone and their neighbor used them.  For us, we either had to isolate ourselves or suffer the following day or two with a toxic hangover.  Isolation is never a good option, especially with children.  During the summer it was impossible to go outside without inhaling someone's laundry or the recent lawn product application.  My husband was so bad one summer that he could eat constantly and, yet, still lose weight.  Every month I would get a sinus infection and/or chest congestion. 
Then came the food sensitivities and autoimmune disorders.  How could food cause my ears to be red and hot, my cheeks to flush, and cause my entire body to break out multiple times in a horrendous, red, itchy, inflamed rash only to burn when scratched and ooze yellow, sticky fluid?  Imagine, every day having gauze pads over the majority of your body under your clothes and hoping the rash doesn't drain so much that it soaks through your clothes.  It would take months to disappear.  People said "just get a cortisone/steroid shot" for relief.  They could not understand why that was not my choice
By discovering and eliminating my many triggers, finding a new, non-toxic way to support my immune system, my liver, and my thyroid, I have not had a major skin breakout for about 3 yrs and have been able to manage my autoimmune disorders without the use of standard medication. 
I finally found a way to acquire "Freedom from Toxins", "Freedom to Achieve Wellness", and "Freedom to Choose". 


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