Are you looking after your lymphatic system?

We are given lots of advice on how important it is to look after our health, for example we know its important to look after our gut health, our heart and cardiovascular system, our teeth and if you are getting adjusted you will know how important it is to look after your spine and nervous system.

So, what about your lymphatic system, has anyone ever mentioned how important it is to look after that as well? Your lymphatic system provides a variety of immune functions that ward off infections, viruses, injury, and even cancer. The lymphatic system is made up of your bone marrow, tonsils, adenoids, and lymphatic vessels. It is an independent circulatory system working alongside your blood circulatory system as well as your immune system. Unlike your blood circulation, which is pumped around your body by your heart the lymphatic system has no pump of its own, it relies on the movement of your body’s circulatory system to circulate.

With people becoming more sedentary with sitting so much how can we help our lymphatic system?

Here are my top tips.

1. Movement is key

Any physical activity, exercise, or sport that gets your arms, legs, and torso moving as this will move the lymph the most. Rebounding is a great exercise for your lymphatic system. It is important to make movement a part of your daily routine as you would eating and sleeping.

2. Deep diagrammatic breathing

This facilitates the movement of lymph through the bloodstream and dramatically increases the elimination of toxins. It’s simple and easy to do. Breathe deeply through your nose and hold for 4 counts. Exhale through your mouth for 2 counts. As you get better at this you can increase the counts. Exhaling twice as long as inhaling brings oxygen to the blood and activates the lymphatic system. You can do this 2-3 times a day.

3. Dry skin brushing

This helps to release toxins and stimulate the lymphatic system. Best done first thing in the morning before your shower and can be done daily but at least 3-5 times a week. Using a natural fibered body brush start at your feet and use upward brush strokes as you move up your legs towards your heart, then from your hands up your arms. You can brush up your back and brush lighter on your abdomen and chest.

Along with getting adjusted, eating healthy, and drinking plenty of water, dry brushing will also greatly affect the efficiency of your lymphatic system and in turn, it will protect and defend your entire body.

Have an amazing week.

Contact Bianca Downey for more information: info@postureandwellness.co.uk

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