WHAT IS THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
The lymphatic system is an organ system that is part of the circulatory system and the immune system. It is made up of a large network of lymph, lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, lymphatic or lymphoid organs, and lymphoid tissues. Your lymphatic system has many functions. Its key functions include:
• Tissue drainage;
• Fat transport;
• Immune responses.
The lymphatic system collects excess fluid that drains from cells and tissue throughout your body and returns it to your bloodstream, which is then recirculated through your body.
The lymphatic system is our body's 'sewerage system'. It is important for the optimal functioning of our general and specific immune responses.
Lymph mainly contains white blood cells. Lymph carries digested and absorbed fat from intestine and drains excess fluid from extracellular space back into blood. Lymph supplies mature lymphocytes to the blood. Lymph acts to remove bacteria and other particles. It also maintains fluid balance.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR LYMPHATIC SYSTEM IS BLOCKED
• Swelling in your fingers (rings fitting more tightly?)
• Feeling stiff and sore when you wake up in the morning
• Cold hands and feet
• Brain fog
• Chronic fatigue
• Depression
• Bloating
• Excess weight
• Food sensitivities
• Digestive issues
• Dry or itchy skin
• Sinus infections
• Frequent colds and flu
• Weakened immunity
• Enlarged lymph nodes
• Allergies
• Unexplained injury and illness
• Constipation
• Parasites
WHAT IS LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
Unlike the heart, the lymphatic system does not have a pump to push it around the body, so the lymph [a clear fluid that moves through your body's arteries and tissues to clean them, before draining them through the lymphatic system] relies primarily on our body's muscle action and movement to maintain its fluid movement. Lymphatic drainage works on the lymphatic system, stimulating it to work quickly by moving the lymph to the lymph nodes. Its main function is to accelerate the process of removing the accumulated liquid between the cells and to break down residues, directing them to the capillary vessels so they can be eliminated.
WHERE DOES THE LYMPHATIC WASTE GO
The lymph fluid carries the waste products and destroyed bacteria back into the bloodstream. The liver or kidneys then remove these from the blood. The body passes them out with other body waste, through bowel movements or urine.
HOW WILL I FEEL AFTER LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
A lymphatic drainage treatment can help with weight loss and general health. A lymphatic drainage treatment can help get the lymph flowing, help the body get rid of excess weight and give a fresher appearance with unclogged pores and less puffy looking skin.
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
At Essential Health we use a Lymphatic Drainage Vacuum Suction Massage which is an electrical method for lymphatic drainage. The effects of this treatment empty the lymph quickly. The small ducts are emptied under pressure and blockages are released. The skin circulation increases as well as temperature and color. Dead skin cells are removed, the skin is more refined and fine lines are eased. Lymphatic Drainage Vacuum Suction Massage can increase lymph flow 10 to 20 times.
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