Immunity, as you know, is crucial for our life. It means living without diseases and their complications. Many factors influence the state of our defense mechanisms, and the health of the lymphatic system is one of the most significant.
Unfortunately, many people underestimate the importance of the lymphatic system and overlook simple 'maintenance' recommendations: cleansing and support. The lymphatic system is responsible for eliminating toxic substances of bacterial, fungal, and parasitic origins from the body. Not all doctors study lymphology in-depth, but those who do understand its importance: lymphatic cleansing is vital!
To grasp at least superficially the importance of the lymphatic system, let's examine its functions:
- Transport: Lymph transports hormones, fat-soluble vitamins, and nutrients from the gastrointestinal tract to cells.
- Regulatory: It controls the fluid levels between tissues. The health of the cells in these tissues depends on the quality of interstitial fluid.
- Detoxification: It eliminates waste and toxins.
Let's go a bit deeper. If someone feels unwell and lacks vitality, even without a specific diagnosis, improving organ and system health is one approach: supplements for the kidneys, liver or just vitamins. However, without addressing the purification of intercellular fluid (lymph), achieving significant results might be challenging.
Our body's physiology involves the constant circulation of fluid in the intercellular space, and its quality is largely influenced by the water we consume. The keyword is DRINK! Nowadays, people have forgotten how to properly drink water.
Imagine drinking only a glass of water daily, with the rest being juices, teas, coffee, or beer. What ends up in the lymph? It becomes more of a "swamp." Equally, it's crucial that this water is "right." We've recommended hydrogen water generators as a means to obtain structured and bioavailable water crucial for our health.
Therefore, the first rule for a fully functioning lymphatic system is adequate consumption of clean water: 30-40 ml per 1 kg of body weight. Additionally, visiting the sauna twice a week during the cleansing process can be very beneficial.
How do you know that the time to cleanse your lymphatic system has come?
About 1 billion cells naturally die in our body every day. The immune system is at work, but toxins also enter the body through food and air. The lymph nodes, our "treatment facilities," bear the brunt of this burden.
What happens if this mechanism is disrupted? Toxins, waste, and the products of natural cell death will remain and accumulate in the body. The flow channel becomes disrupted, clogged, and lymphostasis occurs. This increases the load on all organs. Are you feeling unwell without any obvious diseases? Perhaps it's time for you to start cleansing your lymphatic flow.
Lymphatic cleansing is very beneficial for people with any vascular problems, varicose veins, and especially for those with coronary heart disease, as there are many lymph ducts in the myocardium.
In order for nutritional elements like Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Amino acids, L-carnitine, etc., to reach the organs, the ducts must first be cleaned for the best results.
When is it necessary to cleanse?
Even if your body hasn’t sounded an alarm, there are situations when proactive cleansing is advisable. This includes after a course of certain medications:
- Taking antibiotics
- Painkillers
- Oral contraceptives
- After X-rays or fluorography
- After severe cases of flu or pneumonia
But there are also early signs indicating it’s time to help the lymph flow. Pay particular attention if:
- You experience increased sweating, especially at night, and notice a change in body and sweat odor.
- You develop nasopharynx problems.
- You start coughing in the morning and find it difficult to clear your throat.
- Skin disorders appear: peeling or redness, especially on joints, in the groin, or around the ankles.
- The skin condition can be described as "problematic."
- You notice a coating on the tongue.
Recognize these symptoms? Then don't delay. Take responsibility for your health and cleanse the lymphatic system. It's easier than it seems.
Easy At-Home Lymph Cleansing Guide
If it’s your first time cleansing, aim for a month-long course. After that, follow up with 10-14 day courses at least every six months to maintain the benefits.
- Stimulate Lymph Flow: Licorice root is a natural lymphatic stimulant. For it to work effectively, drink plenty of water (preferably filtered or hydrogen water) after taking licorice root. Adding light exercise or a walk can further encourage lymph flow.
- Take a Sorbent: The lymphatic system connects extensively with the intestines, and toxins released during cleansing can accumulate there. To prevent reabsorption, take a sorbent (like activated charcoal) 40-45 minutes after the licorice root. Sorbents "capture" and bind toxins, stopping them from reentering your bloodstream.
- Use a Choleretic Agent: After binding toxins, it’s essential to help the body eliminate any that remain. About 40 minutes after taking the sorbent, drink a choleretic like lecithin or garlic extract to release bile, which carries remaining toxins to the intestines where they bind to the sorbent.
- Replenish Nutrients: Detox can flush out beneficial nutrients along with toxins, so be mindful to replenish these. Take age-appropriate vitamins and spirulina (known for its dense nutritional profile) before bed to help restore what’s lost.
Quick Guide for Timing:
- Drink licorice root with a full glass of warm water.
- After 45 minutes, take the sorbent with another glass of water.
- Wait 20-30 minutes before eating.
- With your meal, take spirulina, a super-nutrient algae.
- After eating, take your choleretic (lecithin or garlic extract).
The lymphatic system is vital to overall wellness. Regular cleansing (at least every three months) can help to keep chronic issues at bay and reduce those unexplained bouts of low energy.
