Wellness
The Lymphatic System:
The Lymphatic System:
By: Olivia Florence @thelivwellmethod
The lymphatic system is essentially the body’s sewage system. Imagine a delicate tube system running thru your entire body. Those tubes drain fluid (lymph) that leaks from blood vessels to the tissues and then gets emptied back into our blood stream via the lymph nodes- which we have hundreds of all over the body.
The main roles of our lymphatic system are:
-managing fluid levels in the body
-fights infections/foreign invaders
-absorbing fats
-removing cellular waste
We have TWO TIMES as much lymphatic fluid than blood and when the system gets clogged we begin to feel it everywhere because our body cannot properly de-toxify itself. A clogged system with poor drainage leads to chronic health issues & inflammation -- which we know inflammation is the root cause of disease.
The good news? You can actively care for your lymphatic system and keep it draining properly. Our optimal health is ultimately rooted in simplicity: movement, hydration, diet, sweating & stress management.
