Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Immune Health and your Lymphatic System


A strong immune system makes you feel balanced, happy and whole. One of the ways to keep your immune system strong is to stimulate the bodies lymphatic system with exercise. The lymphatic system has no central pump and depends on muscle contraction through deep breathing, exercise and manual manipulation to move fluid. Immune system function can be significantly increased, improving metabolism and helping the body to eliminate waste and toxins.
Because lymph cleanses nearly every cell in your body the negative effects of chronic lymph blockages include but are not limited to:
• Frequent cold and flu infections
• Joint pain
• Headache and migraine
• Menstrual cramps
• Arthritis
• Loss of appetite
• Fatigue
• Mood irregularities
• Depression
• Acne
• Cellulite
In addition to exercise, holistic therapies that stimulate lymphatic drainage and assist in detoxification include massage therapy, dry skin brushing and therapeutic showers. Your immune system function can be significantly enhanced, improving metabolism and helping the body to eliminate waste and toxins.

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