Description
The lymphatic system is often overlooked when it comes to self-care. It safeguards the body against illness and promotes healing. Most importantly, it works with tissue regeneration and promotes healthy aging.
Understanding the lymphatic system provides insights into the body’s ability to support and detoxify itself.
A crucial immune system component is the lymphatic system, which includes other organs such as the spleen, thymus gland, tonsils, and bone marrow. In addition to supporting the immune system, the lymphatic system assists every other system in the body, including the digestive, respiratory, and nervous systems.
The lymphatic system protects the body from illness-causing bacteria and viruses. This circulatory system runs parallel to the veins and is responsible for detoxification, filtration, and waste elimination. It absorbs metabolic waste, helps maintain the fluid balance between tissues and blood, and redistributes excess fluid.
Although the lymphatic system is responsible for transporting nutrients, proteins, and white blood cells to fight infections, it can also be a transportation method for spreading diseases. Maintaining the optimal function of this system relies on several factors. The elimination process depends on lymph vessels removing and draining metabolic waste.
The network of lymphatic vessels, ducts, and lymph nodes filters and moves fluid between cells and tissues. Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped glands, part of the lymphatic system. Clustered in the neck, armpits, groin, around the abdomen, and between the lungs, these areas are essential for producing and storing white blood cells, which help cleanse lymph fluid from nearby organs.
Lymph vessels are a network of thin, tube-like structures that play a crucial role in the body’s immune system and fluid balance. They are similar in structure to blood vessels but smaller and have thinner walls.
Lymphatic fluid is about ninety-five percent water. This clear, odorless fluid carries lymphocytes throughout the body. It also binds bacteria and contaminants and removes cellular waste, microbes, and toxins, transporting them to the liver and kidneys for processing and elimination.
Lymphatic Drainage – Key to Vital Health
Stagnant lymph has become a widespread issue for many people, both young and old, due to the rising prevalence of sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy diets, and dehydration.
When the lymphatic system cannot effectively drain toxins, it strains the body. Inefficient waste removal by the lymphatic system can affect the entire body’s and its organs’ health. When the lymphatic system is congested, the lymph thickens and becomes heavier, raising the pressure on the vascular system.
Chronic lymphatic congestion can significantly increase susceptibility to immune-related diseases and reduce the body’s ability to fight illness. A swollen, tender, and mobile lymph node under the jaw typically indicates that it fights infections like sore throats or colds.
Common symptoms of stagnant and congested lymph include swollen, painful, or tender lymph nodes, skin problems, cellulite, swelling due to fluid retention in the fingers and toes, an increase in colds and infections, soreness or stiffness in the morning, allergies that don’t resolve, dry or itchy skin, brain fog, and breast swelling or soreness with each menstrual cycle.
Liver health is primary to lymph health. The liver produces a large amount of lymph, estimated to be twenty-five to fifty percent of the lymph flowing through the thoracic duct—the largest lymphatic vessel in the human body. The thoracic duct also regulates the absorption of digestive tract fats and fat-soluble vitamins. Like other organs, the liver’s lymphatic vessels help retain fluid and regulate the immune system.
Recent research has shown that lymphatic health is essential for the nervous system and brain. This discovery has raised awareness of issues related to aging, memory loss, and dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease. It is sparking more research into the connection between lymphatic and glymphatic drainage and neurodegeneration, autoimmunity, memory, and mood-related disorders.
Much of the lymph flow against gravity in the direction from your feet to your chest. Because the lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump as the circulatory system does with the heart, it relies on the physical movement of the muscles and joints to keep it flowing.
To maintain the health of the lymphatic system, physical movement is essential. The saying “life is movement, and movement is life” is relevant here. Basic body movements—bending, twisting, reaching, pulling, squatting, and lunging—along with deep diaphragmatic breathing, will squeeze and pump the organs and lymphatic vessels to help move the lymph throughout the body.
If you are experiencing symptoms of lymphatic congestion, decongesting your lymph system may hold the key to rebalancing and restoring your health.
Fleur Shuddhi Lymph Oil is a gentle organic alchemical synergy blend featuring a proprietary combination of vibrational flower essences and organic essential oils in jojoba and calendula-infused sunflower oil. Calendula oil is a remarkable lymph mover that helps with immunity, unblocks swollen lymph nodes, and reduces inflammation, pain, and swelling.
Vibrational essences energetically clear stagnant energy to help balance the body’s water element. Traditionally recognized for their gentle astringent, powerful antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties, organic essential oils are rich in plant-based antioxidants. They support the body’s detoxification, promoting fluid movement and overall immune health.
Use Shuddhi Lymph Oil to
• Increase the lymph system’s carrying capacity, allowing it to process up to 10 times more fluid than usual.
• Increase the flow through the lymph nodes to filter out waste products, dead cells, excess proteins, and toxins from tissues.
• Boost the production of lymphocytes crucial for enhancing the body’s ability to combat infections effectively.
• Activate the parasympathetic response, producing a body-wide relaxation effect.
Moisturizing and revitalizing, Shuddhi Lymph Oil is quickly absorbed by all skin types.
Affirmation: “I am healthy, my lymph flows, my immune system is strong.”
Directions: Apply Shuddhi Lymph Oil to target the superficial lymph nodes under the skin after bathing or showering. Using a light touch, gently stretch the skin at the node sites, always stroking toward the heart. The lighter the touch, the more effective it is on the lymphatic system.
*Regularly brushing the body with Garshana Gloves enhances lymphatic circulation and keeps the lymph free-flowing, aiding metabolism and elimination.
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Holistic Lifestyle Recommendations:
Fluid Hydration
• Start your day with a glass of water with some fresh lemon juice to alkalize your stomach and stimulate detoxification.
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day to maintain hydration.
• Sip on fresh ginger tea daily to dissolve excess stomach congestion.
Diet
• Eat a diet of fresh organic foods free of preservatives and additives.
• Include ample raw, dark green, leafy, and cruciferous vegetables.
• Eat red foods such as berries, cherries, pomegranates, cranberries, and beets.
• Reduce salt and high-sodium foods.
• Avoid hydrogenated fats like margarine and vegetable shortening. Use Ghee (clarified butter), butter, olive, or avocado oils to cook with.
Breath
• Breathe deeply to activate the diaphragm and abdominal muscles to push lymph through the vessels.
Exercise
• Maintain an exercise and stretching routine such as yoga, walking, light cycling, rowing, or swimming to pump and move the lymph system.
• Bounce on an exercise or yoga ball while seated.
Clothing
- Wear natural fiber clothing to allow your skin to breathe.
- Minimize how many hours a day you wear tight-fitting clothing that binds or constricts.
Personal Care
• Apply a warm compress to bring more blood flow to congested areas to speed the healing process.
• Choose an underarm deodorant free of aluminum salts or other compounds. Aluminum is a heavy metal that can enter the blood and lymph systems through the skin and severely challenge the immune system.
Ingredients: Jojoba oil, organic Calendula (Calendula officinalis) infused in organic Sunflower Oil (Helianthus annuus), Miracle Gel neutralizer, vibrational wildflower essences of Antiseptic Bush, Dampiera, Fuchsia Grevillea, Green Rose, Macrozamia, and organic botanical essential oils of Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi), Helio Carrot Seed (Daucus carota) oil, Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum), Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), Laurel leaf (Laurel nobilis), Cistus (Cistus ladaniferus), Clove (Syzygium aromaticum).
Use: Body Oil.
Caution: Do not use on areas of the body that have undergone treatment for cancer. Avoid if you have kidney disease, are pregnant, or are nursing. Keep out of reach of children.
Note: Though most cases of enlarged lymph nodes are due to your body’s normal reaction to infection, there are situations when you should see your healthcare provider about swollen lymph nodes that continue to enlarge or have been present for two to four weeks accompanied by fever or if there is redness over the site.
