Why should we be paying attention to our Lymphatic System?
Do you know what the lymphatic system is and why is it so important?
Most people are unaware of the lymphatic system's importance to our overall health and longevity, but researchers in the health field have taken notice of this formerly enigmatic system and are uncovering just how vital it is.
The lymphatic system, which is made up of a network of vessels that run parallel to blood arteries and veins, is the body's internal drainage system. This system's key duties include defending your body against disease-causing invaders, maintaining bodily fluid levels, absorbing digestive tract fats, and removing cellular waste.
Stagnant lymph flow can lead to an accumulation of waste and toxins, lowering immunity, increasing inflammation, and causing a number of health issues.
To decongest your lymphatic system naturally for beautiful skin, digestion, and overall health, follow these daily activities:
Eat foods to prevent inflammation
An anti-inflammatory diet (similar to the Mediterranean Diet) that includes fruits and vegetables, omega-3 fatty acids, legumes, whole grains, wild caught fish, and organic free-range poultry while avoiding refined sugar, processed foods, and factory farmed animal protein has been shown to reduce the body's physiological response to chronic inflammation.
Get up and get moving
Exercise such as walking, running, lifting light weights, jumping on a rebounder (small trampoline), and doing yoga can help circulate lymph fluid.
Drink more water
Stay hydrated to keep lymph fluid moving freely. When not enough water is consumed, lymph fluid can become sticky or gel-like.
Don’t forget to breathe
Practice deep breathing; the up and down movement of the diaphragm during deep abdominal breathing is critical for proper lymph fluid return to the bloodstream.
Practice self care
Lymphatic massage, which entails light rhythmic movements and dry skin brushing, aids in the free flow of lymph fluid through the nodes and tissues.
Reduce stress
Use mindfulness techniques like meditation to reduce the harmful physiological effects of our bodies' stress reaction.
