13 Ways to Stimulate Lymph Flow
WHAT IS LYMPH?
Your lymphatic system is involved in fluid balance, nutrient delivery, waste removal, and immune health.
It is made up of bean-shaped lymph nodes, connected by an extensive system of lymph vessels.
Unlike your cardiovascular system, there is nothing pumping lymph through your body.
Instead it needs stimulation and muscle movement to keep it flowing.
GO WITH THE FLOW
The lymphatic system is home to lymphocytes, which are white blood cells that help identify and fight pathogens.
This is why you may feel swollen lymph nodes in your neck, armpit, or groin area when you have an infection.
Keeping your lymph fluid and flowing is key for supporting immune health, preventing edema (swollen tissue), and eliminating collected toxins.
Lymph flows into your bloodstream right under your collarbone. Many lymph nodes are concentrated in your neck, armpits, and groin. There are also many lymph vessels in your gut to absorb + deliver dietary fat + fat-soluble vitamins to the rest of the body.
13 WAYS TO SUPPORT HEALTHY LYMPH
drinking enough water
stretching & yoga
face roller
massage
skipping rope or jumping on trampoline
vegetables
herbs: calendula, ginger, cleavers, garlic, astralagus, echinacea, dandelion
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References
Jones, D. S., Bland, J. S., & Quinn, S. (2010). Textbook of Functional Medicine. Institute for Functional Medicine.
Gaby, A. R. (2017). Nutritional Medicine (2nd ed.). Fritz Perlberg Publishing.
Lymphatic System. Cleveland Clinic. Retreived from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21199-lymphatic-system