Any detoxification and immune enhancement process must include stimulation of the lymphatic drainage system. Within the body, the lymphatic system is responsible for the removal of toxic substances that build up in our blood and tissue as a result of toxic exposure, sedentary lifestyle, and in more extreme cases, impaired detoxification function. Many chronic illnesses and conditions can often be traced to the buildup of toxins in the body, signaling that the lymphatic system has become overloaded and stagnant, often leading to reduced immune function. Helping the detoxification process by stimulating the lymphatic drainage with electo-devices, massage, and exercises, is an important step in the process of removing toxic buildup in the body and promoting a healthy immune system.

One such electro-device that is very beneficial is a machine that delivers minute electrical impulses by a handheld device through the surface of the skin to the lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels. These electrical impulses help to stimulate the flow of lymph and break down toxins making them easier to remove.

Other beneficial lymph therapies include lymphatic drainage massage, a specialized massage therapy aimed at manually massaging areas of lymphatic build up and moving lymph toward the heart, where it can flow directly into the blood stream and be removed efficiently. A very relaxing treatment.

Dry skin brushing is a simple, do-it-yourself therapy that also helps the flow of lymph and encourages healthy lymphatic drainage. Using a natural bristle skin brush starting at your extremities and moving toward your heart, brush the skin in vigorous, short brush strokes.

Regular cardio exercise, the “chicken walk” (a brisk 20 min walk where you rotate your arms, or flap them like a bird), yoga stretches, and rebounding on a small rebounder trampoline, are all excellent exercises to get lymph circulating and move toxins out of your system.

Any or all of these treatments can be combined to provide comprehensive adjuvant therapy during a seasonal cleanse or all year round, to improve immunity, reduce toxic build up, and promote overall health and well being.