The lymph vessels are a poorly appreciated compartment of a circulatory system. It moves fatty nutrients and toxins through the body the way that arteries, veins and capillaries move blood. However, unlike blood, lymphatic fluids don’t have the heart to propel them. Instead the fluids flow via the contraction and relaxing action of the musculature during activity and exercise.
When it isn’t moving through the body smoothly, it can disrupt detoxification and delivery of nutrients. This results in skin problems, including acne, cysts and boils, heart issues, decreased immunity, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and diseases of the female reproductive system.
Jumping up and down on a rebounder is a great way to improve lymphatic circulation. Hanging upside down on an inversion device can be effective. Dry brushing is helpful. You can do lymphatic massage simply by pressing on lymphatic points, which are concentrated along either side of the spine, on the upper chest, belly area and the lower back. Massage each upwards for 5 to 15 seconds, using a circular motion. My favorite way to push lymph around the body is to move the chest’s respiratory muscles with slow deep rhythmic breathing.
