Shahclan HijamaHerbs, Boston, MA – USA Search SKIP TO CONTENT BENEFITS HERBS SERVICES PROCEDURE CREDENTIALS TESTIMONIALS THE WHITE BLOOD STREAM THAT PROTECTS YOU JANUARY 17, 2014 AMINSHAH LEAVE A COMMENT Like the circulatory system that supplies blood, the network of lymph vessels serves almost every cell in your body. The fact is that you have twice as much lymph fluid in your body as blood. The lymph system’s primary function is to isolate infection and cellular waste from the rest of the body and deal with it. Like the circulatory system that supplies blood, the network of lymph vessels serves almost every cell in your body. The fact is that you have twice as much lymph fluid in your body as blood. The lymph system’s primary function is to isolate infection and cellular waste from the rest of the body and deal with it. We are all aware of our red blood stream. Yet, our body has another circulatory system that works tirelessly to ward off disease and heal from pain. This is the lymphatic systems also known as the white blood stream. The lymphatic system is recognized by doctors in Europe and the Far East for its importance to preventive health care. They understand how lymphatic function supports every other system in the body, including the immune, digestive, detoxification and nervous systems. In fact, many believe that poor lymph health underlies a host of conditions, from cellulite to cancer. By contrast, doctors in America don’t think much about the lymph system until something goes wrong usually when infection causes a swollen lymph node, or worse, when we develop cancer in a lymph gland, or cancer elsewhere that metastasizes through the lymph vessels. The reality is that you have twice as much lymph fluid in your body as blood. The lymph continuously bathes each cell and drains away the detritus in a circulatory system powered only by your breathing and movement. If the movement of the lymph stopped entirely you would die in a matter of hours. The first thing to understand about your lymph system is its vast extent. Like the circulatory system that supplies blood, the network of lymph vessels serves almost every cell in your body. Strung along the lymph vessels like pearls knotted on a string, the lymph nodes serve as a series of cleaning filters. Lymphatic fluid runs through the nodes, being purified and immunologically boosted at every stage. The lymph vessels and nodes are made of lymph tissue. One crucial function of lymph tissue is generating and storing white blood cells, the blood cells that fight infection. Principal lymph organs include the bone marrow (where white blood cells called B-lymphocytes are made), the spleen, tonsils and the thymus gland (where T-lymphocytes are made). Symptoms of chronic lymph blockage are diverse but can include worsened allergies and food sensitivities, frequent cold and flu infections, joint pain, headaches and migraines, menstrual cramps, arthritis, fibrocystic breasts, breast tenderness, sinusitis, loss of appetite and GI issues, muscle cramping, tissue swelling, fatigue, mental fuzziness, mood irregularities, depression, parasites, skin breakouts, acne, and cellulite. Symptoms of chronic lymph blockage are diverse but can include worsened allergies and food sensitivities, frequent cold and flu infections, joint pain, headaches and migraines, menstrual cramps, arthritis, fibrocystic breasts, breast tenderness, sinusitis, loss of appetite and GI issues, muscle cramping, tissue swelling, fatigue, mental fuzziness, mood irregularities, depression, parasites, skin breakouts, acne, and cellulite. The largest concentration of lymph tissue in the body surrounds the intestines. Called gut-associated lymphatic tissue, or GALT, this tissue is the guardian of this largest gateway through the body’s defenses, and it actively separates desirable nutrients from undesirable pathogens, and helps mount a defense whenever needed. The lymph system’s primary function is to isolate infection and cellular waste from the rest of the body and deal with it. A capillary (the smallest blood vessel) delivers blood with its oxygen and nutrients. The cells use these nutrients and excrete waste. There may be dead cells and live infection. Some of the blood and waste products are picked up by tiny veins. But much of the vascular fluid, waste and live infection is picked up by tiny lymph vessels. This process is happening all over the body all the time. Amazingly, the lymphatic system has no central pump but depends on muscle contraction and manual manipulation to move fluid. Deep breathing is another essential way we can enhance movement of lymph through our bodies. And importantly, the organs of elimination (skin, kidney, liver, bladder, small and large intestines) need to be doing their jobs well so that the lymph does not get overwhelmed with waste products. If the lymph system gets blocked or overrun (due to illness, surgery, toxic overload or lack of activity), lymph fluid backs up. This can cause swelling, joint pain, nausea and fatigue. Jumping on a rebounder, or mini-trampoline, just five minutes a day is a great way to get your lymph system pumping. Jumping on a rebounder, or mini-trampoline, just five minutes a day is a great way to get your lymph system pumping. Because lymph cleanses nearly every cell in your body, symptoms of chronic lymph blockage are diverse but can include worsened allergies and food sensitivities, frequent cold and flu infections, joint pain, headaches and migraines, menstrual cramps, arthritis, fibrocystic breasts, breast tenderness, sinusitis, loss of appetite and GI issues, muscle cramping, tissue swelling, fatigue, mental fuzziness, mood irregularities, depression, parasites, skin breakouts, acne, and cellulite. In general, you may feel tired and toxic, with a heaviness in your abdomen. In Chinese medicine, practitioners call this “excessive damp” that undermines your whole health. Stagnant lymph can also interfere with the system’s ability to cleanse more potentially hazardous concerns, such as bacteria and cancerous or diseased cells from organ tissue. Viral infections, bacteria, and cancerous or mutagenic cells move through the lymph fluid, where they are targeted and destroyed in the lymph nodes — when the system is adequate to the task. The largest organ in your lymph system is your spleen. The spleen houses a concentrated amount of immune cells and is designed to bring lymphocytes into contact with the blood, making it a major player in your ability to ward off blood-borne diseases and antigens. The spleen also removes worn-out red and white blood cells, platelets, and any other hazardous blood-borne debris. American doctors are quick to remove the spleen especially when it becomes enlarged. In Eastern cultures, where the spleen and the lymph system are taken much more seriously, this is tantamount to clipping a bird’s wings. The bird will not die, but it will never fly very high again. In Chinese medicine the spleen governs the blood, the great nourisher of life. Without the guardianship of the spleen, the blood is weakened, can become either blocked or dilute, and has more difficulty supporting the rest of the organs. Ways To Improve The Functioning of Your Lymphatic System There are a number of ways to improve the functioning of your lymph system. One of these is called lymphatic massage. Because lymph fluid moves slowly without aid of its own pump, inactivity can seriously restrict its flow. Muscular contraction through exercise and deep breathing is the primary means by which our lymph circulates, but lymphatic massage and drainage provide another helpful option. Hijama is a great way to unsticking the lymph system and keep things moving. The recommendation is to perform Hijama 4 times a year, one in each season, ie. One in spring, one in summer, one in fall and one in winter. Hijama is a great way to unsticking the lymph system and keep things moving. The recommendation is to perform Hijama 4 times a year, one in each season, ie. One in spring, one in summer, one in fall and one in winter. On an everyday basis, regular lymph massage (particularly around the abdomen, axillary nodes, and breast) can be great preventive health maintenance. There are many ways to practice lymph massage, and I recommend that you visit a certified massage therapist to learn more. In addition, we recommend the following steps to ensure that your lymph remains clear and unimpeded. Whether you have symptoms or not, every woman will benefit from these techniques. 1. Improve your diet. Reduce your body’s toxic burden by avoiding processed food, eating organic when possible, and eliminating simple sugars and carbohydrates. The less waste your lymph has to deal with, the more easily it will flow. Take herbs to cleanse and detox your liver and kidneys, which in turn will decrease pressure on your spleen. Also take herbs to support your cellular function, digestion, and elimination. Look into probiotic supplements to help maintain a healthy ratio of intestinal flora. 2. Drink plenty of purified or filtered water, at least six to eight 8–oz glasses per day. Your body needs hydration to keep the fluids running! 3. Practice deep breathing. Breathing deeply from the diaphragm, not shallowly from the chest, and through the nose rather than the mouth, is one of the best ways to move lymph fluid through your body. 4. Get regular physical exercise. Jumping on a rebounder, or mini-trampoline, just five minutes a day is a great way to get your lymph system pumping. Walking, stretching, t’ai chi, yoga, Pilates, and other moderate activities are helpful, too — especially if you do them every day. Or find an activity that suits you. 5. Get Hijama Done Regularly. As a treatment or preventative, Hijama is a great way to unsticking the lymph system and keep things moving. The recommendation is to perform Hijama 4 times a year, one in each season, ie. One in spring, one in summer, one in fall and one in winter. In addition to Hijama, massage is another way to promote healthy functioning of your lymph system by directly stimulating and relaxing your muscles. It flushes metabolic wastes and helps distribute nutrients to the body. Massage increases the count and function of white blood cells, thereby strengthening the immune system. At HijamaHerbs, all our Hijama treatments include massage. We also supply herbs to cleanse and rejuvenate the body systems. 6. Examine your emotional issues. Sometimes we get stuck in a particular pattern of stress that reduces our capacity to make positive changes. Your lymph can become blocked when you are feeling stuck or unable to express yourself. Remember that your life, too, is a progression, and “our biography becomes our biology.” If you find the same situations arising over and over, you may want to take a closer look. Discuss any areas that feel stagnant or obtrusive with a friend, partner, therapist or trusted religious advisor. You may find that as your lymph system unbinds, so does your spirit.
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