Men’s Health
Lymph Dysfunction and Its Role in Prostate Care
Prevention and a whole body approach are key to men’s health. Whether it’s undoing the effects of travel or losing a few pounds around the middle, lymphatic wellness therapies can play an important role in vital health and a competitive edge.
The prostate is the vital center from which men derive their vitality, creative energy and sexual drive. Without it, overall health and quality of life can be severely diminished. Recent men’s health studies suggest that a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk of prostate cancer, a disease that strikes roughly 375,304 men each year worldwide.
In addition to a healthy diet and regular exercise, lymphatic therapies are a time proven positive adjunct to any health, weight loss or detoxification regimen.
The lymphatic system is the filter and purification system of the body. It helps protect us from infection and disease and creates a healthy environment for our cells. It is made up of fine lymphatic vessels which connect to groups of small nodes throughout the body. The lymphatic system drains lymph fluid from the tissues before returning it to the blood. Proper filtering and functioning of this system is critical to the body’s ability to clear stagnant fluids, filter toxins and deliver healing oxygen to the prostate area.
Lymphatic therapies enhance and augment the functions of the lymphatic system as the detoxification channel of the body. In men, special attention should be given to the inguinal lymph nodes in the abdominal area. These lymph nodes serve as the primary channel for lymph fluid removal, helping to create a healthy environment for the cells.