When was the last time you took the garbage out? Do you cheerfully do it or are you like Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout who would not take the garbage out?
Remember that poem by Shel Silverstein?
“She’d scour the pots and scrub the pans
Candy the yams and spice the hams
And though her daddy would scream and shout
She simply would not take the garbage out”
What does this poem have to do with your lymphatic system you ask? Your lymph system is your body’s liquid trash can. And if you are not proactive in taking out that trash, well… you know how the poem ends.
Seriously though, it’s pretty amazing that our bodies were created with a built in trash service! It is working 24-7 without anyone reminding it to do the very important job that it does. It has three major functions: 1) filtering your blood, 2) removing toxins or impurities, and 3) fighting infections.
But to do all of these things, the lymphatic system requires some help. Because, unlike your cardiovascular system, your lymph system does not have a pump. And without regular movement, toxins will stagnate in your lymph nodes and body, and your immune system will not function optimally. It’s actually even worse than Sara Cynthia Sylvia Stout’s Cold french fries and rancid meat, yellow lumps of Cream of Wheat. Regular maintenance of your lymph system is not something to push off to another day.
The number one thing you can do to move lymph out is exercise
Exercise is the most simple and natural way to pump lymph through your body. Not only does exercise create a natural pumping of the lymph system but sweating provides the most efficient means of moving those toxins from inside your body to outside your skin. This explains why exercise and consistent daily movement, even if it’s gentle, are associated with a healthier body.
Exercise pumps your lymph system, encouraging movement and drainage. If you work up a sweat, the toxins will be released through your skin. Additionally, some people find it helps with bowel movements which are another means of carrying the toxins out of your body. If you are not getting rid of solid waste daily, you are reabsorbing the toxins from your poop.
So what are the best exercises? You already know the answer to this… the exercise you will do. If you like running by all means continue. If you like yoga, also great. Do you prefer to mow the lawn, hand wash your car, walk your dog, or surf the perfect wave- do it. If you are injured or just not very mobile, you could try rebounding, aka, the mini trampoline.
Vibration plates are a fantastic option for someone with restricted movement or low energy. In fact, these are such an important component of health, cancer patients at Hope4Cancer were required to use them every day as part of their healing treatments.
Another means of flushing toxins out of the lymphatic system is through coffee enemas
Before you poo poo this tried and true medical procedure do do some research. Coffee enemas are a useful tool for liver and gallbladder detox. Contrary to what you may think, the major benefit of a coffee enema is not cleaning out the colon. The main reason to do a coffee enema is to clear out stagnant toxins and bile from the liver and gallbladder. In fact, this simple procedure is so effective it can actually remove gallstones, making removal of the gallbladder less likely for someone suffering from gallstones. It may sound wacky, but this medical treatment was commonplace and was included in the Merck Manual, a tried and true reference manual for conventional medicine. As with any new procedure, follow instructions carefully from a reputable coffee enema kit provider. Additionally, use coffee specifically for enemas, not regular drinking coffee, it should be organic, unroasted, and free of mold and toxins. Don’t just wing it.
Hyperthermia and saunas have a remarkable impact on lymphatic drainage
Lastly, another relaxing way to move lymph through and out of your body is as simple as basking in a warm light. Sauna is a great way to raise your core body temperature, mobilize toxins in stored fat, and remove them through sweating even if you have low energy or mobility issues.
Whether you work up a sweat through exercise or sauna, it is necessary to rinse off those toxins as soon as you are finished. Otherwise, your skin will actually reabsorb that junk.
So in summary, there are several ways to encourage healthier lymphatic drainage. Exercise, enemas, and saunas are some simple ways to mobilize toxins and move them out of the body for optimal health and well-being. Whether you do some or all of these methods, the most important thing is to take the trash out regularly, every day at the minimum.
Have you tried some of these techniques? What other ways of detoxing the lymphatic system have you tried and liked?
