Toxins toxins toxins.
They seep into our bodies from exposure to daily stress, chemical overload, infections, pollution, food preservatives, emotional shock, and countless more toxins.
They impair the function of our body's healthy tissues and unsurprisingly it impacts our lymphatic system. This also includes those of you who are living the low-tox life. That's right, some form of toxins will inevitably infiltrate your system despite your best attempts to eliminate it.
This is where regular lymphatic drainage massage can be incredibly effective.
~ Understanding the Lymphatic System
The lymphatic system is essential in fighting disease due to its ability to eliminate harmful toxins and produce key infection-fighting cells. Blood vessels leak fluid into tissues, and it's the lymphatic system's job to return this fluid to the blood while filtering out pathogens, bacteria, and toxins. The lymphatic pathways, ducts, and nodes work to cleanse these toxins before returning them to the bloodstream. The liver then processes these toxins for elimination, through the form of urine, stool, or sweat.
~ Signs of a Compromised Lymphatic System
When the lymphatic system isn’t functioning correctly, you may experience:
- Oedema or fluid retention: This can manifest as a puffy neck and face, swollen limbs, or ankles.
- Lowered immune function
- Brain fog
- Skin conditions: Including acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema.
- Increased cellulite: As lymph can get trapped in fat cells.
~ Enhancing Lymphatic Flow
Unlike the circulatory system, which has the heart to pump fluids, the lymphatic system relies on muscle contractions, relaxation, and diaphragm movements to transport lymph.
Some recommended methods to boost lymph flow:
- Movement
- Stretching
- Dry body brushing
- Cupping therapy
- Diaphragm breathing
- Massage, especially Lymphatic Massage
- Sauna
Are you feeling a bit like a Michellin man or recovering from a cold? Now is the perfect time to get a lymphatic massage!
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