I’m in love with the lymphatic system and want you to see its fantastic work in the body. Although the lymphatic system doesn’t get much attention, this system deserves the spotlight!
The hormonal changes during menopause can cause many symptoms, from hot flashes and night sweats to mood swings and vaginal dryness. Another common symptom is lymphatic congestion, which can exacerbate these problems and lead to fatigue. The lymphatic system helps remove waste products from the body and transports protein-rich immune cells throughout the body. It also acts as a filter, trapping toxins like heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals so they won’t end up in vital organs such as your brain or heart. In addition to transporting immune cells throughout your body via lymph vessels (known as lymphatics), there are also tiny sacs called lymph nodes scattered throughout these vessels. As a result, bacteria or viruses get trapped before they can affect your vital organs like kidneys or liver.
The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and glands, including the tonsils and the thymus.
The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and glands, including the tonsils and thymus. It’s vital during menopause because it helps to fight infections, remove toxins from your body and maintain the normal function of your immune system.
The lymphatic system includes:
- Lymph nodes are tissue clusters in the body where lymphocytes (white blood cells) are stored.
- The tonsils are at the back of each throat. They help to protect against infection by trapping bacteria or viruses before they enter your body.
- The thymus is located above your heart and produces T-cells (also known as T-lymphocytes). These cells help fight viruses or bacteria that enter the body through its mucous membranes, such as those found in airways or intestines; they also act like soldiers against cancer cells (though if there are too many T-cells around, this can cause problems).
The lymphatic system has two main functions in the body.
The lymphatic system has two main functions in your body—fighting infection and getting rid of waste. Lymph fluid carries nutrients from your digestive tract to every cell in your body through its intricate network of vessels. The fluid also contains white blood cells that fight infections when they invade your body.
The lymphatic system’s second function involves getting rid of toxins and other wastes by moving them out through the liver or kidneys. Unfortunately, as women age, they’re more likely than men to develop chronic Inflammationinflammation as well as autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis because their immune systems become weaker over time. By strengthening these areas with regular exercise or massage therapy during menopause, you can help prevent these conditions from developing later on down the road!
The lymphatic system is a vital part of your body and is important to support your health during menopause. It helps fight infections, reduce Inflammationinflammation, cleanse the body and keep the immune system healthy. The lymphatic system also removes excess fluids from the body; it pulls toxins from the body (these substances can cause damage to cells and tissues) through its network of vessels. You can think of it as a drainage system for your lymph nodes.
What does the lymphatic system do?
1. Removes Infections
The lymphatic system is responsible for transporting waste products and toxins out of your body. It has a critical function in protecting you from infection, and if it stops functioning correctly, the result can be dangerous. When the lymphatic system becomes sluggish or blocked, it can’t work correctly—and this condition is called “lymphatic stagnation.” Lymphatic stagnation happens because of poor diet, lack of exercise, and hormonal changes during menopause and pregnancy.
What causes infections when there’s no proper drainage from the body? Well…there are two reasons:
- Poor blood uptake in the liver (due to insufficient bile flow) means that toxins enter into circulation instead of being filtered out by their intended destination;
- Deficient immune response because we cannot fight off pathogens as quickly due to Inflammationinflammation caused by lactic acid buildup around our cells’ mitochondria. The lymphatic system is unable to generate adequate energy for us to fight off viruses/bacteria effectively.
2. Reduces Inflammationinflammation
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury or infection. The cause of inflations can be environmental toxins, stress, and diet. While Inflammationinflammation is a normal part of the healing process, it can lead to health problems if it becomes chronic.
When your lymphatic system functions properly, it helps reduce Inflammationinflammation in your body by removing waste products and transporting immune cells throughout your lymph nodes. The lymph nodes are important because they help filter foreign particles (like bacteria) from entering your blood circulation system so that you don’t become sicker when you already have an illness, such as menopause-related hot flashes or night sweats.*
3. Cleanses Your Body
Detoxification is how your body removes harmful substances and toxins that can build up in your system.
Detoxification is suitable for:
- Protecting health against disease-causing microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, parasites)
- Eliminating waste products from the body through urination and bowel movements
- Promoting proper digestion of food resulting in better nutrition absorption
Ways to take care of your lymphatic system
- Dry skin brushing
- Dry skin brushing is a simple but effective way to boost lymphatic system function. Do this every morning before taking a shower or bath—after all, the skin is your largest organ!
- Start at the top of your body and brush in long, sweeping strokes toward the heart. Make sure to include areas like your neck and chest when you’re first getting started with dry brushing; those are some of the most important places for clearing out toxins and debris from the lymph nodes (which will help keep them healthy).
- The general rule of thumb is that if your skin becomes irritated while dry brushing (i.e., it feels hot or tingly), you should reduce how often you do it until it gets better again. If there are any open wounds on your body—such as cuts from shaving—or infection present somewhere else (like athlete’s foot or yeast infections), don’t dry brush those areas. Wait until they’ve been treated appropriately by a doctor or other medical professional.
2. Deep breathe regularly
You can do this anywhere, anytime. First, breathe through your nose and hold for a few seconds before breathing out through your mouth. If this is too difficult or you feel lightheaded, don’t worry! It’s perfectly normal when you’re getting started, only to be able first to hold your breath for 1-2 seconds. As time goes on, though, it gets easier and easier until you’re able to do longer without any problem—and then you can move on to more advanced techniques like alternate nostril breathing (which I won’t go into here).
In addition to helping clear out mucus from your sinuses and throat, deep breathing also helps get the blood flowing throughout the body and encourages lymphatic flow by pumping up the abdominal muscles during inhalation. Which may help release built-up fluids caused by hormonal changes during menopause!
3. Exercise regularly
Exercising regularly is one of the most effective ways to improve your lymphatic system function. When you exercise, your body increases blood flow and helps improve lymphatic circulation and drainage. This increased activity helps to clear toxins from your body and reduce swelling in your lymph nodes, improving their overall health and appearance. It’s essential to look for exercises that are low-impact so that they don’t cause strain on your joints or back – yoga is a great example!
4. Drink plenty of water daily
Did you know that your body is about 70% water? That’s why drinking a lot of it can help the lymphatic system function better, especially during menopause. Drinking 2-3 liters (about 8-12 glasses) daily is ideal. But if that seems too much or too little for you, drink enough so that your urine is clear and not dark yellow or brown in color.
Water helps flush out toxins from the body and provides an alkaline environment for cells to thrive. It also helps to keep our bodies at an ideal temperature by cooling us down when we’re hot and warming us up when we’re cold!
Lymphatic stagnation can lead to dryness in the mouth and throat (caused by dehydration). Improve your lymphatic system by drinking warm water regularly throughout the day! Drinking warm water before you go to sleep, when you wake up, when thirsty, hungry, or feeling stressed can help improve your lymphatic function during menopause.
Also, avoid drinking cold drinks that cause dryness in your mouth and throat (caused by dehydration).
5. Stay active during the day
It’s best to stay active during the day, even if it takes breaks from sitting. For example, you can take a walk outside or around your office. If you’re working from home, try taking a walk around the house and taking breaks between tasks.
6. Enjoy natural diuretics such as nettle leaf tea or dandelion root tea daily
Drinking warm water regularly throughout the day is helpful, especially during menopause when your body is naturally eliminating more fluid than usual. Drink warm water before bed to help you sleep and in the morning to help you wake up; drink warm water to help you digest food, or indulge in a refreshing hot beverage on its own! Drinking at least six glasses of fluids daily keeps your lymphatic system functioning optimally, which helps maintain healthy hormone levels, minimizes inflammation, and eases hot flashes. In addition, keep a pitcher of homemade herbal tea at home so that it’s easy to have access throughout the day (and if you don’t have time for that much heating).
Final thoughts
The lymphatic system is a vital part of your health. When it isn’t functioning correctly, you’ll feel the effects in all areas of your body. The good news is that there are many natural ways to keep it healthy and strong—from exercise and eating well to drinking plenty of water daily. By making these changes, you can prevent dryness, soothe Inflammationinflammation reduce infections cleanse your body!
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