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In
order to function well, lymphatic system must be in very good condition.
Millions of people around the world are struggling with sluggish and slow lymphatic
system. This is because it is clogged by waste products and fat. The lymphatic
system is closely related
to our immune system. Speed with which operates the immune system
depends on the bad or good function of lymph.
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Lymphatic system
When
infected, the cells that have identified "invader", have to migrate
into the lymphatic system and to deliver data to lymphocytes (T cells), which
are located in the lymph tissue.
What is lymph stasis?
Proper
movement of lymph is essential for fast movement of our immune system during
infection (and not only).
The
fluid between each cell of our body, turns itself into lymph fluid, while enters
the lymph vessels. The waste products of metabolism, that are too large to
enter the blood, are transported through our lymphatic system to the liver for
processing. The more we are exposed to depreciation of various factors and
conditions, the more waste products have to go through this lymphatic system.
Lymphatic
fluid, passing through the two major thoracic channels on both sides of the
spine, between the shoulders.
Sluggish and
stagnant lymphatic system is characterized by
different symptoms related to stress in this area of
body, a sort of internal "constipation". Lymph circulation have no
own pump, but instead it works with the contraction of muscles. To run properly,
lymphatic system needs daily a lot of movement.
Symptoms
include numbness, lymphatic stagnation and tension in the shoulders. This is an
area where muscles, nerve endings and breast ducts are hold in one. A problem
in any of these systems, causes problems to the other parts. For example, even
if you have already healed a wound, lymph stagnation also may be available.
Lymph system
is a system that is under constant pressure. When it is in stagnation / stasis
in the area of the neck and shoulders – it directs pressure to the
head. This in turn, can cause headaches, starting from the back of the neck,
and goes to head up.
A stagnant lymph
can cause frequent ear infections (most often in children). Purifying processes
in our lymphatic system are happening at night. If your lymphatic system is not
functioning properly, breast channels will swell during sleep, and will pinch
nerves that go to arms and hands, and to a lesser extent those which go to face
and legs.
Pressing
of nerves usually causes numbness in hands or legs during sleep. Many people
have such a problem and this occurs in overloaded or poorly functioning
lymphatic system. The cause is lymph stasis. Since our lymphatic system is a
system that operates under pressure and if it acts slowly, we will be more
susceptible to environmental changes. Those, who feel bad themselves, when the
weather deteriorates or during air travel, have not well functioning lymphatic system,
which is at a stasis. Even full moon or new moon can cause problems for people
with such lymphatic system.
"Engagement"
of our lymphatic system is to absorb and transport much of the fat we consume. So
foods high in fat can cause problems in people with poorly functioning lymph
system, which can cause snoring or sleep apnea.
Many
people are worried when they wake up with severe dizziness, assuming that this
is very dangerous, but if the doctor asked them whether they have eaten
something before bedtime answer is almost always "yes." Fats in our
food, forcing further separation of sludge in the lymph, when it performs its cleaning.
The
pressure of lymphatic fluid in the Eustachian tubes of those people, it affects
the vestibular system, causing a waste of balance and dizziness.
Overuse
of fatty milk and dairy products in children, causes blockage of the lymphatic system
and create an environment for recurrent ear infections. On the other hand, the
flow of the lymph is stimulated by fat and physical activity. And the
consumption of fatty foods especially before bedtime, can badly affect the
movement of lymph.
Stress
is a major challenge for the lymphatic system. It literally shrinks the thymus
gland, but on the other hand, too much stress creates excessive amounts of
waste, which must be purified through it.
Lymph
around digestive tract maintains an appropriate immune response to what happens
in the abdomen.
For example, if we have constipation - in the digestive tract is observed clogging of lymph, as there is no room for new waste
products.
Maintaining
a healthy intestines and stomach is vital to the lymphatic system. Lymph fluid
passes through the liver for processing, then in the gall bladder into the
intestines and finally it is thrown away from the body.
Edema
or water retention is another classic example of inefficient lymphatic system.
Accumulation of fluid in your legs or the need for diuretics shows that the
immune system is not functioning well.
Stagnation
of the lymphatic system can be caused by medications for high blood pressure,
which acts indirectly on the lymphatic system. The functioning of our lymphatic
system can range from very effective to lymphatic stasis until it reaches
fibromyalgia, the main problem of this system. Whatever the state of our
lymphatic system is, it must be maintained in perfect condition to allow our
immune system to fight flu and infections.
How to improve the condition of our lymphatic system?
Exercises
They
help the lymph in the short and long term. Aerobic exercises can accelerate the
movement of lymph flow 5 times faster than normal movement of lymph. Strength
training of the upper part of body, is associated with improvement in muscle
mass, and has long lasting effects.
Recommendations if you have lymphatic stasis:
- drink plenty of water (every kilogram weight is related to 30 ml. of water). For example, you weigh 80 kg. x 30 ml. = 2.4 l. To every 2 liters of water put a pinch of sea salt.
- get plenty of exercise, walk at least 20 minutes, three times a week
- aerobics, stretching, yoga, deep breathing
- use trampoline, or jumping at home
- enhance circulatory as clench both hands into a fist and release (20 times) and 20 times bending and unbending feet
