The Secret to Staying Healthy: Get The Lymphatic System Moving!

Although there are many reasons why the lymphatic system and lymph nodes may bec
ome congested, these can be paired down to three major causes according to John
Douillard.
1. Stress has been identified as the cause of about 80% of all chronic health is
sues. The chemistry of stress is degenerative and lymph congesting.
2. Digestive imbalances may irritate intestinal villi, which is a classic reason
for lymph congestion. As the majority of the lymph in the body surrounds the gu
t (Gut Associated Lymphatic Tissues
GALT), the quality of the villi are critical
for proper lymph flow, detoxification, assimilation and immunity.
3. Iodine deficiency is also a common cause of lymphatic congestion. Iodine help
s to mitigate the effects of a toxic environment and supports the lymphatic syst
em at the cellular level.

How to Improve Lymph Health

1. Exercise: The best way to get the lymphatic system moving is to exercise and
the best type of exercise is rebounding. Rebounding is jumping on a small or lar
ge trampoline. Do this for 10-20 minutes a day.
2. Near Infrared Sauna: Sauna therapy allows the body to sweat while in parasymp
athetic nervous system mode, so toxins are being sweated out. The circulation/re
lease of toxins, the regeneration of tissues, and the heat all work together to
improve lymphatic flow.
3. Yin Yoga: Yin Yoga requires poses to be held anywhere from 3 to 10 minutes. T
he change in gravity one experiences in these poses and the differences in press
ure help to improve lymphatic flow. Try this video when you have an hour to spar
e.
https://youtu.be/AMqMrDLBYro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMqMrDLBYro
4. Walking: It is important to get the body moving and the lungs functioning. Wa
lking is something everyone can do outside or at home. Just take a break and wal
k. Breathe as deep as possible while walking.
5. Legs up on the Wall: That s right. Laying down with the legs straight up agains
t the wall will improve flow in the legs. It will also encourage the elimination
of toxins and aid in going to sleep.
6. Lymphatic Drainage Massage: Physically help the lymphs to drain with a massag
e. Check it out in the video below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QA-wi0d7-Ro
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The Secret to Staying Healthy: Get The Lymphatic System Moving!
Health & Longevity
The lymphatic system is not well known, but a very important part of the body
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u have twice as much lymph fluid as blood! It is a network of tissues and organs
that rid the body of toxins, waste, and other unwanted materials; it is part of

your natural sewage treatment system. A primary function of the lymphatic syste
m is to transport lymph fluid. Lymph is a fluid that contains white bloods cells
which are instrumental in fighting infection all throughout the body. Thus, a h
ealthy lymphatic system is key to a healthy body.
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It is easy to access the health of your lymphatic system.
Take a look at the video below!
If the lymphatic system is congested or sluggish, it can cause many health issue
s due to backed up waste. Basically it means that the body s method of removing ha
rmful substances is not working efficiently and the body is becoming toxic..
Below are common symptoms of a congested lymphatic system (John Douillard):
Rings get tight on fingers
Soreness and/or stiffness in the morning
Feeling tired
Bloating / Holding on to water
Itchy skin
Weight gain and extra belly fat
Swollen glands
Low immunity
Brain fog
Breast swelling or soreness with each cycle
Dry skin
Mild rash or acne
Hypersensitivity
Mild headaches
Elevated histamine and irritation due to common environmental allergens
Occasional constipation, diarrhea, and/or mucus in the stool
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Although there are many reasons why the lymphatic system and lymph nodes may bec
ome congested, these can be paired down to three major causes according to John
Douillard.
1. Stress has been identified as the cause of about 80% of all chronic health is
sues. The chemistry of stress is degenerative and lymph congesting.
2. Digestive imbalances may irritate intestinal villi, which is a classic reason
for lymph congestion. As the majority of the lymph in the body surrounds the gu
t (Gut Associated Lymphatic Tissues GALT), the quality of the villi are critical
for proper lymph flow, detoxification, assimilation and immunity.
3. Iodine deficiency is also a common cause of lymphatic congestion. Iodine help
s to mitigate the effects of a toxic environment and supports the lymphatic syst
em at the cellular level.
How to Improve Lymph Health
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1. Exercise: The best way to get the lymphatic system moving is to exercise and
the best type of exercise is rebounding. Rebounding is jumping on a small or lar
ge trampoline. Do this for 10-20 minutes a day.
2. Near Infrared Sauna: Sauna therapy allows the body to sweat while in parasymp
athetic nervous system mode, so toxins are being sweated out. The circulation/re
lease of toxins, the regeneration of tissues, and the heat all work together to
improve lymphatic flow.

3. Yin Yoga: Yin Yoga requires poses to be held anywhere from 3 to 10 minutes. T
he change in gravity one experiences in these poses and the differences in press
ure help to improve lymphatic flow. Try this video when you have an hour to spar
e.
4. Walking: It is important to get the body moving and the lungs functioning. Wa
lking is something everyone can do outside or at home. Just take a break and wal
k. Breathe as deep as possible while walking.
5. Legs up on the Wall: That s right. Laying down with the legs straight up agains
t the wall will improve flow in the legs. It will also encourage the elimination
of toxins and aid in going to sleep.
6. Lymphatic Drainage Massage: Physically help the lymphs to drain with a massag
e. Check it out in the video below!
7. Standing Desk: Sitting down all day is not good for lymphatic fluid flow. A s
tanding desk makes it easier for everything to flow and allows for more natural
movement during the day.
8. Hydrotherapy Showers: Hydrotherapy showers are just a shower where hot and co
ld water are used alternatively. Towards the end of your shower, just switch the
water quickly from hot to cold a couple of times.
Here is a link for more information on hydrotherapy showers.
9. Dry Skin Brushing: Just brushing the skin with a natural bristle brush improv
es lymphatic flow. Take a look at the video below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoTBP_WJy9E
10. Deep Breathing: Deep breathing promotes lymph flow. Your lungs pump your lym
phatic fluid. The Budwig Center has a great breathing exercise everyone should f
ollow.
Stretching the arms to both sides then move your ARMS up while breathing in
(through the nose) and at the same time make circles with your HANDS (deep breat
h from the lungs not the stomach, the expansion of the lungs squeezes the thorac
ic duct and creates more flow). Hold your breath shortly.
Next, move your ARMS down while breathing out (through the mouth) and makes
circles with your HANDS as you move the arms down.
After doing this a few times you may feel a bit light-headed which is a sign
your body is dispelling toxins. You will need to stop at that point. With time
you will be able to do this for longer.
Think in your mind as you are doing this exercise: wash the cells, feed the c
ells, purify the cells to help pump out the toxins.
11. Eat Healthy and Drink Water: Dehydration is a leading cause of lymphatic sys
tem congestion. Drink plenty of water to keep it moving. Also, it is important t
o remove processed foods from one s diet to keep as many toxins out as possible. E
at warm drinks and soups in the winter and cooling foods in the summer. Also, tr
y eating raw fruit on an empty stomach rather than having any food in your stoma
ch.
(http://www.collective-evolution.com/2015/10/07/the-secret-to-staying-healthy-th
e-lymphatic-system/)
12. Don t Forget Rebounding!