Even though it works on its own, the lymphatic system is one of the most important parts of your body which keeps you healthy. This system's main job is to move a fluid called lymph toward the heart. In Latin, lympha means "fresh water," which is important for every part of your body.
To understand the benefits of this important system, you need to know how and why it works. It's not a single organ like the heart or liver. Instead, it's a network of tissues. It is made up of vertebrates, which are also part of the circulatory and immune systems. You can find organs, tissues, and lymphatic vessels in this network. Most likely, the lymph nodes are the ones you know best. Your immune system depends on these little bean-shaped things.
The lymph nodes have white blood cells that help your body fight diseases and infections. When they are sick, they will get big, red, and painful, which will let you know they are there. The ones on the back of the neck and under the arms are the most sensitive. Even though the ones around your head are easy to spot, you have a lot of these nodes all over your body, and each one is important to your immune system.
So how to improve your lymphatic system? Here are 10 things you can do.
1 Dry brush your skin
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The lymphatic system drains toxic waste when you dry brush your skin. This has many benefits, including a stronger immune system, fresher skin, and less cellulite. Use a natural bristle brush to brush your dry skin for a few minutes before you shower or bathe. You can find these in many stores, health stores, and online. The lymphatic system is close to the skin's surface, so you don't need to press hard. All you need is a light touch to get rid of congestion and promote circulation.
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2 Take cold and hot showers
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When lymphatic vessels are exposed to cold, they get smaller, and when they are exposed to heat, they get bigger. A hot and cold shower is a form of hydrotherapy that uses the temperature and pressure of the water to move the lymphatic fluid that has become stuck, improve circulation, boost the immune system, and speed up the metabolism. After dry skin brushing, give your morning shower a boost by alternating 90 seconds to several minutes of hot and cold water. But be sure to end with a cold shower every time. However, you should not do this if you are pregnant or have a heart or blood pressure problem.
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3 Lymphatic massage
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This kind of massage therapy helps clear up lymph congestion in the body. It helps your body get rid of extra fluid and soothes swollen lymph nodes, muscles, and joints. A massage to improve lymphatic circulation will not only drain your lymph nodes of excess fluids but will also strengthen them.
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4 Eat a diet that reduces lymphatic system inflammation
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There are a lot of different diets out there, but have you heard of the anti-inflammatory diet? It means giving up foods that make your body feel bad. Instead, it would be best if you ate a lot of:
- Salmon and other foods high in omega-3
- Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and cauliflower
- Add garlic, ginger, and turmeric to your meals
- Olive, coconut, and other unrefined oils
- All leafy green vegetables
- Chia and pumpkin seeds
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