We have so many systems in the body, but out of all of them, the one we tend to focus on the least is the lymphatic system. If you’re focused on creating a healthy lifestyle, you’ll want to learn how to serve your lymphatic system best.
Not sure what that is? Many people probably don’t… but everyone should!
When I studied Massage Therapy (my first career over 20 years ago!), I was fascinated by learning about all the body systems, and in particular our lymphatic system- which is really important for massage therapists to understand.
Your lymphatic system is a complex system of vessels that course through your entire body. You have lymph nodes located all over your body that are there to help you keep up your peak performance.
The lymphatic system helps cleanse the fluids around your body’s cells. It removes impurities and waste, which helps protect you from toxins while keeping your body in tip-top shape. When it doesn’t function properly, you may wind up with chronic illnesses that leave you feeling run down and ill (think- swollen lymph nodes in your neck, armpit or groin). Plus, studies have revealed that when you neglect your lymph system, you retain more fat deposits.
Keeping your lymphatic system healthy is essential to have your best health.
Here’s a few things to start including more of:
Have a massage
Massages help stimulate your lymph nodes and get that fluid moving to drain away toxins.
Use a jade roller
Massage for your face is also important. The fluids pool under your eyes when you sleep, and a jade roller will help release them, and provide necessary circulation to keep your skin looking young and vibrant.
Drink more water
When you feel thirsty but don’t want to get up, just think about how your lymphatic system needs you to do your part to flush it. Drink up on that water for your best results.
Make healthy choices for your meals
When you eat things brimming with refined sugar, preservatives, refined grains, chemicals, and other processed items, you’re making your lymphatic system work double-time. Save the treats for a special occasion and keep your plate full of fresh whole foods like fruits and veggies, whole grains, and lean proteins.
Choose essential fatty acids
Your body needs healthy fats - in particular, the lymphatic system needs them. Pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts, flax seeds, and avocados all give you those necessary fats in the best way possible.
Get moving + do more activities
Moving your muscles helps massage your lymphatic system and keep the flow going. Stretching and yoga are great for this, and more vigorous exercises will help too.
Breathe right
Meditative deep breathing is ideal for helping you draw fresh oxygen into your body. This helps clear the fluid in the lymphatic system, plus it keeps you calm and focused too.
Use steam power
Try out the steam room or sauna at your gym or have a steam bath at home, it can do wonders for your lymphatic system
Body brushing
Using a dry brush, up your arms, up your legs and around your chest and abdomen can be really helpful to keep your lymphatic system moving. It’s also great for dry skin- so bonus!
Now that you know what you’ve been neglecting, there’s no time like right now to make a healthy change and focus on your lymphatic system for your ultimate health!
Are you ready to give this a try? Let’s put a focus on making those healthy choices in your meals.
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