The lymphatic system is the tissues and organs that help produce and store cells that help your body fight infection and diseases. It is a system made up of glands, lymph nodes, the spleen, thymus gland, tonsils, and even the appendix and bone marrow.
Lymph is a fluid that contains infection-fighting white blood cells. Your lymphatic system main function is to carry lymph throughout the body, where it will be filtered inside your lymph nodes. There are many lymph nodes in your body. There are some located in your lungs, heart, under your arms, and groin.
The improper drainage of the lymphatic system results in an impaired immune system, and even developing tumors in the lymph nodes. Even though you exercise your body daily, you also need to exercise your lymphatic system by helping it drain properly. Keeping your lymphatic system in great shape is necessary for optimal health.
WHY YOU SHOULD DETOXIFY YOUR LYMPHATIC SYSTEM?
You probably know by now that we are exposed to a ton of toxins daily, to be more specific over 82 000 different toxins. When toxins build up and if we don’t detox our system regularly, our organs become overburdened which compromises our overall health. This is where the lymphatic system comes into play.
The lymphatic system cleanses the fluid that surrounds the cells in your body by removing impurities and waste products. This helps cells in the body to function properly.
An unhealthy lymphatic system can lead to serious health problems such as fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, obesity, aches and pains, bloating and problems with digestion.
HOW TO DETOXIFY YOUR LYMPHATIC SYSTEM WITH CASTOR OIL
No drug exists that has the ability to improve lymphatic flow. However, the job can easily be handled through the topical application of Castor oil.
All that you have to do is apply Castor oil to different parts of the skin. For lymphatic stimulation, just apply a castor oil pack to the lower abdomen.
Take a cotton cloth folded in several layers and cold-pressed oil castor oil. Saturate the cloth in oil and apply it to the lower abdomen. You can leave it on overnight. The castor oil will increase circulation of lymphatic fluids, lower inflammation and improve your digestive system.
HERBS TO HELP DETOXIFY THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
Herbs can be used to purify the lymph. Some herbs like echinacea, astragalus, cat’s claw, burdock root, pokeroot, goldenseal, or wild indigo root have the ability to clean the lymphatic system and can be drunk regularly to help with the detox process.
SAUNA
Perspiration is one of the best ways to get rid of toxins. Sauna baths raise our bodies temperature, thus stimulating sweat glands. Built up toxins such as copper, lead, sodium, mercury and other dangerous chemicals are excreted through sweat.
REBOUNDING
Rebounding is probably the best natural way to detox your lymphatic system. The lymphatic fluid is thixotropic, which means when you rebound you warm your body, which liquefies the lymphatic fluid and allows to flow easier through the body.
Rebounding will allow you to clean up the lymph nodes much faster and more efficient. The lymphatic system works best when you move your body, which helps keep fluids circulating. Any type of regular exercise and movement (even walking) is good for keeping lymph fluid flowing.
