Lymph Cleaning - Why Is It? Types Of Cleaning, Indications And Contraindications

2024 Author: Josephine Shorter | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 21:43

Lymph cleaning: types and indications

Along with blood, lymph and lymphatic system are vital for humans. Lymph is responsible for filtering and ridding the body of toxins. This was known for a long time, even the ancient Greeks called lymph "pure water". It allows you to remove all harmful compounds and products of their decay from the body.

If the lymphatic system does not cope with its functions, then the cells suffer from lack of nutrition, quickly age and die. The intercellular fluid begins to accumulate in the tissues. The work of the immune system is deteriorating, which is a favorable environment for the reproduction of harmful flora. A person begins to get tired faster, his health worsens. Therefore, it is so important to take care of the health of the lymphatic system as a whole. In addition, it is an excellent prevention of cellulite and helps to lose excess weight.

Content:

• Why do this?
• Indications
• Contraindications
• Procedures
• Methods for preventing the lymphatic system
• Recommendations

Why do this?

Cleansing of the fluid occurs as it passes through the lymph nodes. Harmful microorganisms die in them, macrophages are formed there. They destroy everything that is foreign to the human body.

The lymph is cleared in the lymph nodes. If it is heavily contaminated, it will lead to inflammation.

In this case, a person may experience symptoms such as:

• The adenoids increase in size. The person suffers from chronic rhinitis.
• The joints become inflamed.
• Hands and feet swell.
• The tonsils become inflamed, a person has regular tonsillitis.
• The patient may develop bronchitis and bronchial asthma.

You need to cleanse the lymphatic system in order to maintain your health and immunity. The cleaning procedure allows you to eliminate the phenomena of intoxication after previous diseases, after taking antibacterial drugs, after the poisoning that has happened, etc.

By cleansing the lymph, it will be possible to increase immunity.

In addition, a person will note the following positive points for himself:

• The skin will clear of acne, stop flaking, papillomas may pass.
• The complexion will become healthy.
• Your nails and hair will look attractive.
• Allergy symptoms will disappear.
• Weight stabilizes.

Indications

It is possible to understand that the lymph needs cleansing by a number of signs.

Indications for lymph cleansing are:

• Allergic reaction of the body.
• Frequent arthrosis, arthritis and developing osteochondrosis.
• Intoxication of the body.
• Phenomena of ischemia.
• Discharge from the genitals with an unpleasant odor.
• Overweight.
• Offensive odor from feet, from armpits, from mouth.
• Swelling.
• Skin rashes, acne and warts.
• Varicose veins and thrombophlebitis.
• Indigestion.
• An increase in the size of the tonsils and lymph nodes.
• Infections of the pelvic organs with a chronic course. This includes adnexitis, endometritis, cystitis.
• Endocrine diseases, thyroid damage.

All these symptoms and illnesses can indicate a clogged lymphatic system. However, just one point is not a reason for emergency cleaning. As a rule, people who need cleansing procedures have a combination of 3-4 signs at the same time.

Contraindications

Contraindications to lymph cleansing:

• The period of bearing a child.
• Diseases of the lymphatic system.
• High blood pressure.
• The presence of stones in the gallbladder.
• Lactation.
• Diabetes.
• Diseases of the adrenal glands.
• Heart failure.

Although there are not very many contraindications for cleansing lymph, before deciding on the procedure, you need to consult a doctor. The doctor will be able to determine exactly if the patient needs lymph cleansing.

Procedures

There are various medical procedures that aim to cleanse the lymph. They can be recommended by a doctor. All manipulations are carried out in a medical institution.

Lymphatic drainage massage

Lymphatic drainage massage is a highly demanded procedure performed in beauty salons and medical centers. It is performed on apparatus and manually.

Massage allows you to get rid of lymphatic stasis and remove toxins from the body.

The lymph nodes are located near the surface of the skin, so a little work on them is enough to increase the flow of lymph. This procedure allows you to rejuvenate the skin, make it fresh and smooth.

Physiotherapist Magomedov Abdurakhman shares his experience on the benefits of lymphatic drainage massage:

Pressotherapy

In this case, a special suit is put on the patient, after which the doctor injects air into him. First, strong pressure is applied to the body, and then the air is released, which helps to relax the tissues.

This effect will accelerate the flow of lymph and accelerate the elimination of harmful substances from the body. Pressotherapy is an excellent prevention of congestion in the lymphatic system.

The procedure cannot be called very comfortable, but it gives an excellent effect.

Vacuum roller massage

During the massage, the doctor drives a special roller over the patient's body. All movements are carried out along the lymphatic vessels. Thanks to this effect, a vacuum environment is created, which promotes the expansion of blood vessels. The lymph begins to flow faster, which allows you to remove harmful substances from the body.

The body is influenced by plastic bowls, which create an artificial vacuum. There is a roller in the depth of each bowl, although outwardly this device does not resemble a roller.

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The doctor brings the massager to the human skin, which causes air to be pumped, and it stretches. When the pressure force reaches the desired peak, the roller will begin to exert pressure on the treated area of the body or face, which moves intensively inside the bowl.

Microcurrents

The device has built-in electrodes that supply currents of low frequency. They are the ones that affect the human body. This makes blood flow to the skin and lymph flows out of the tissues, which helps to cope with congestion.

There are special devices on sale that allow you to carry out the procedure for cleansing lymph at home, but it is still better to entrust your health to a professional.

Cosmetologist, physiotherapist, certified trainer-methodologist of Geltek company - Egorova Irina Viktorovna about microcurrents:

Methods for preventing the lymphatic system

Unfortunately, the lymph does not have a special "motor" that would make it move through the body, as, for example, the heart drives blood. Normal lymph circulation is possible only if a person moves a lot. Therefore, physical inactivity is the basis of lymph stagnation. In addition to increasing physical activity, some other procedures help to enhance lymph flow.

Bath procedures. Going to the bathhouse or sauna has the best effect on your health. Recently, the infrared sauna is gaining popularity. A visit to her allows you to activate the work of the lymphatic system, remove harmful substances from the body.

In the sauna, a person sweats actively, and the nervous system switches to parasympathetic mode. It improves lymph flow, promotes cell regeneration and forces toxins to leave the body.

Doctors point out that systematic trips to the infrared sauna can not only cleanse the lymph, but also help lower blood cholesterol levels. This is an excellent prevention of cardiovascular disease. Capillaries and large collaterals become stronger, blood pressure stabilizes, and immunity increases.

An infrared sauna allows you to get rid of joint, muscle and headaches, promotes the early healing of wounds and abrasions. The kidneys begin to work better, the blood circulation in the tissues increases, and they receive quality nutrition. A person begins to suffer from infectious diseases less often.

If it is not possible to visit the infrared sauna, then you can limit yourself to regular trips to ordinary baths and steam rooms.

Jumping. To prevent stagnation in the lymphatic system, it is recommended to jump on a trampoline for 5-10 minutes every day or without it. This is not only fun, but also useful, as it helps rid the body of harmful substances. The intercellular fluid is excreted faster, the body is charged with energy. You can use a rope for jumping.

Walking. It has been proven that lymph circulates normally in the human body when it is actively moving. Therefore, you need to walk as often as possible. Walking is the most affordable exercise you can do every day.

Lifting the body. Lymph is often stagnant in the lower half of the trunk. To get rid of this phenomenon, you can perform the "Candle" exercise. To do this, you need to lie on your back and raise your legs up, leaning on your elbows. The waist is supported by the hands. You need to stand in this position for at least 2 minutes.

You can simplify the exercise a little. To do this, they lie on their backs and press the pelvis against the wall, lifting their legs up. In this position, you need to stand for at least 5-10 minutes.

Lifting the body allows you to relax the lower limbs, as well as get rid of lymph congestion.

Hydrotherapy. Hydrotherapy is an excellent preventive measure to prevent lymph congestion in the body. It is also beneficial for the circulatory system. During the procedure, the body is treated with hot and cold water. The vessels expand and narrow, which improves lymph flow and blood flow. Some beauty salons offer alternating hot and cold baths.

Hydrotherapy perfectly invigorates the body, and also helps to make the skin firm and fresh.

Dry skin cleaning. Lymph nodes and vessels are located close to the surface of the skin. To activate the flow of lymph through them, you need to put pressure on the body. For this purpose, you can periodically carry out dry peeling. In this case, a natural bristle brush is used. The skin is treated before taking a bath. You need to start with your feet, performing circular movements with a brush. Gradually one should rise higher and higher.

This procedure allows not only to stimulate the lymphatic system, but also to remove dead cells from the skin.

Recommendations

To maintain a healthy lymphatic system, the following guidelines should be followed:

• Cleaning should be done no more than 2 times a year. The best times for cleaning are autumn and spring.
• If you do not follow a diet, then cleaning can be ineffective.
• You need to play sports while cleaning. To enhance the effectiveness of the procedure, you need to perform special exercises.
• It is good to take a course of general or lymphatic drainage massage.
• A large amount of harmful substances enter the lymphatic system due to the regular use of cosmetics. Therefore, it is best to choose only natural cosmetics.
• Do not overcool, this will negatively affect the state of the lymphatic system.
• You need to spend as much time as possible in the fresh air.

Food

If the food is fresh, natural and does not contain harmful components, then the lymphatic system will not need to be cleaned until old age. According to Rospotrebnadzor for 2017, about 25% of all products on store shelves are counterfeit. Therefore, you need to eat only agricultural products, or clean the lymph 2 times a year.

Products that harm the lymphatic system include:

• Fat meat.
• Canned food.
• Salinity.
• Factory sweets.
• Sweet sparkling water.
• Tobacco.
• Coffee.
• White bread.

To keep the lymphatic system normal, you need to include in the menu products that have undergone a minimum of processing. Oil should be chosen unrefined, unpolished cereals. Limit sugar and minced meat consumption. Products are best purchased chilled. It is not recommended to fry and dry them. Sublimated products are harmful.

The lymphatic system will be the cleaner, the more a person eats green herbs. Vegetables, berries, fresh juices are useful. Be sure to drink clean water in sufficient quantities.

Article author: Mochalov Pavel Alexandrovich | d. m. n. therapist

Education: Moscow Medical Institute. IM Sechenov, specialty - "General Medicine" in 1991, in 1993 "Occupational Diseases", in 1996 "Therapy".