Here are some surefire ways to
get the lymph flowing:
When I really want to
get the lymph flowing, I do as many of these activities as I have time for.
Not exact matches
Also, make sure to drink a lot of water any time you stimulate
lymph flow (dry brushing, massage, detox, etc) to help flush the body and avoid
getting dehydrated.
While the
lymph does
get a little boost from the back pressure of the blood supply and the movement of the diaphragm as we breathe, without exercise and physical activity, the lymphatic
flow decreases by 94 %.
Lymphatic Yoga can assist you to
get a
flowing lymph system.
You should SEE what I can
get done after I use the salt scrub — the texture of the salt is also invigorating, and increases blood and
lymph flow throughout the body.
Fortunately,
lymph is easily stimulated by light touch and massage, which is why dry body brushing is such an effective technique to
get things
flowing.
Using chemicals under the arms (i.e., store - bought deodorants or antiperspirants) that
get into your blood stream are not readily removed by the
lymph system, especially if you apply them before bedtime when
lymph flow is slow.