here are the things to do if you wanna drain your lymph. the lymph is the organ system, in conjunction with the spleen, that abolishes the cellular waste products in the blood and neutralizes them so they are not harmful any longer. signs of lymphatic congestion are unknown chronic swelling of the lymph nodes, breasts, ankles, cellulite, sharp pains in breast tissue, unknown rheumatic pains, lipomas. lack of exercise, stress, smoking, poor sleep and dehydration are causes as well as eating fatty and sugary foods like pasta, bagels, muffins, cookies, etc, also cause these things. endurance exercise, lots of pure water, eating raw fruits and vegetables with enzymes, especially between meals, eating cranberries or unsweetened diluted cranberry juice improve lymphatic flow. herbs good for these things are cleavers, echinacea, astragalus, wild indigo. habits are dry skin brushing, castor oil packs, lymphatic drainage massage, breast massage. let the lymph flow, flow down the road. improve these things
The Lymph Stress Quiz
Take the following quiz to learn whether your lymphatic system could use cleansing.
1. Are you overweight?
2. Do you have cellulite or fatty deposits?
3. Do you suffer from aches, pains and stitches in the breasts?
4. Have you been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, lupus or another chronic immune system disorder?
5. Have you ever yo-yo dieted?
6. Do you feel bloated or have areas on your body that seem a little pudgy?
7. Are you prone to lumps and growths in your body?
8. Do you experience abdominal bloating?
9. Do you experience eye puffiness?
If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, your lymph system could use further tuning up. For generally healthy people, cleansing once or twice yearly (for about three weeks at a time) usually is adequate. If you’re overweight or have an immune disorder, you may wish to cleanse more frequently or for longer periods, under the supervision of your health-care provider.
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding shouldn’t undertake a lymph cleanse, nor should people with diabetes or other chronic health problems, except under the guidance of a qualified health practitioner.
Source: Schoffro Cook, Michelle. The 4 Week Ultimate Body Detox Plan (John Wiley & Sons, 2004).
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