What are some of the functions of the lymphatic system?

This magnificent, often mysterious and complex network of vessels, organs and nodes is the body’s cleansing system, transporting toxins away from the cells. It transports excess interstitial fluid out of the tissue and back to the bloodstream.

As a vital part of the immune system, the lymphatic system protects from infection and destroys old or abnormal cells no longer needed by the body. Lymphatic system functions also include maintaining normal fluid levels in the body and absorbing fats and fat soluble vitamins so they can make their way into the bloodstream.

Our cells are located in a sea of lymph, a pale fluid. Oxygen and sugar are transported from the blood vessels to nourish the cells via the lymphatic fluid. The lymphatic system is important in delivery of oxygen, nutrients and hormones to the cells.

Cellular waste, carbon dioxide, lactic acid and metabolites are carried back to the bloodstream through the lymphatic fluid.

Why is the lymphatic system important?

When lymphatic stagnation occurs, sluggish lymph interferes with the ability of lymphatic fluid to carry toxins away from the cells and to transport healing oxygen, nutrients and hormones into the cellular tissue.

When the lymphatic system cannot clear fluids efficiently, cellulite, weight gain and illness can occur. This stagnation weakens the immune system, compromising the integrity of the cell and encouraging inflammation, which is know to be the beginning of many common illnesses as well as premature aging.

Who can benefit from lymphatic therapy?

Anyone can benefit from lymphatic therapy because it is a holistic approach that sets the precondition for the body to heal itself by supporting the elimination of excess fluids and stored toxins. Lymphatic drainage is a time proven positive adjunct to any health, weight loss or detoxification regimen.

What are some of the causes of lymphatic stagnation?

The main causes of congested, stagnant lymph is stress and lack of exercise.

Shallow breathing is an involuntary reaction to stress. Over time this decreased movement slows down lymphatic circulation and contributes to stagnation.

Sedentary jobs, trauma, surgery,  pathogens such as chemicals, heavy metals, mold and environmental pollutants, as well as breast implants, tattoos and wireless technologies also contribute to lymph congestion.

What are some symptoms and risks of lymphatic stagnation?

Health risks that can be greatly reduced by clearing the lymphatic system can include heart disease, arthritis, immune disorders, lymphedema, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, lupus and cancer.

Symptoms of lymphatic congestion can include swelling, edema, abdominal bloating, inflammation, pain, elevated prostate level, hormonal imbalance, chronic fatigue, allergies, breast congestion, cellulite and unexplained weight gain.

Electro lymphatic therapy vs. manual lymph massage?

Manual lymph massage assists the body in increasing the flow of fluids by a gentle pumping and pushing motion.

The distinction between manual massage and electro lymphatic therapy is significant. Electro lymphatic therapy accomplishes two critical things that manual massage is not capable of accomplishing. Penetrating deep into the body, ELT achieves its results on an energetic level. It breaks up blockages of bacteria and blood proteins that have congested in the lymph nodes and helps convert the thick stagnant lymph fluid back to more of a thin watery consistency so it can circulate more efficiently. This aids in the proper elimination of toxins and increasing oxygen delivery.

Electro lymphatic therapy has been found to be up to eight times more effective at relieving edema and lymphatic congestion than manual lymphatic massage. This reduces the time and complexity of the therapy dramatically.

Lymphatic circulation, cholesterol and heart health

The lymphatic system is referred to as the second circulatory system. It is twice the size and with twice as many lymph vessels as blood vessels and twice as much lymph fluid in the body as blood.

Gerald Lemole, MD Professor of Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University, believes he was the first to recognize that clearing the lymphatic system can substantially reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, or blockage of the arteries.

Without a properly functioning lymphatic system, fat and cholesterol cannot be carried away from the heart. Dr. Bruno Chikly believes that at least 30% of heart attacks may be related to the lymphatic system, a condition called lymphostatic angiopathy.

How does the lymphatic system affect cellulite?

Cellulite is most often a lymphatic condition. It is influenced by poor lymphatic circulation and excess acidity in the body. Dissipating stagnation and increasing lymphatic circulation can reduce toxic fluid buildup and has been found to be one of the few techniques to be successfully used in the lasting reduction of cellulite.

Lymphatic drainage is a targeted therapy to address the actual cause of the condition, unlike liposuction, creams and wraps which may reduce the appearance of cellulite temporally.

How does the lymphatic therapy support breast health?

Lymphatic drainage has been found to be beneficial in improving healthy flow of lymphatic fluids, promoting the prevention of conditions of the breast through normal functions of the axillary lymph nodes.

Inflammatory breast cancer has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Over 85% of the lymph from the breast area enters the axillary nodes under the arms. Women suffering with breast implant illness symptoms can benefit from lymphatic therapies, as well as supporting the body after breast explant surgeries.

Lymphatic drainage is an important component of breast health and key to prevention.

Radiant beauty and healthy aging

Vitality, quality of life and healthy aging begins with rejuvenating the cells and reversing the over acidification of the blood and tissues. Lymph Purify clears stagnant lymph and improves lymphatic circulation.

A standout esthetically for its ability to regenerate skin tissue and tone facial muscles, lymphatic drainage improves veno-lymphatic circulation. This aids in the elimination of excess fluids and stored toxins. The purifying benefits of increasing lymphatic circulation will improve facial texture, firmness and radiance by leaving your skin infinitely more youthful and vibrant.