We tend to know something
about blood, but what do you know about your lymph system? The average 150
pound person has 11.2 liters of lymphatic fluid in the body.
The lymph network transfers minerals
and carbohydrates that have broken down into simple sugars, to the cells for
energy and nutrition. The lymphatic system also transports waste materials from
cellular metabolism, away from the cells. Individual cells convert nutrients to
energy in a process called “Cellular Respiration.” Each cell is a tiny engine that requires many
small steps to make fuel needed to perform the function of that type of cell.
When there is a build-up of
waste material or excess sugar, fermentation occurs. Cancer cells love sugar.
So, you can begin to see that keeping the cells healthy and nourished via the
lymph system could be improve function and be cancer-preventative.
The primary culprits for
sugar excess and mineral deficiencies are processed foods made of white flour,
white sugar and chemical flavorings or other additives. Whole foods, such as
fruits, vegetables, dairy products and proteins, all contain minerals. Plants
draw minerals up from the soil and convert them into minerals that are
bio-available to humans, which makes them easily utilized.
Cancer is a systemic disease,
which means there is a back up in your waste-disposal department. Waiting until
there is a diagnosis means that the situation has progressed much too far. So,
the time to take action to unclog your filters is now. Ideally you should do a cleanse of your major
organs every six months or yearly.
Changing lifestyle and eating
habits may not only save your life, but give you a better quality of life. The
snacks, breads, sweets, diet foods, alcohol and medications you may be using to
get you through your day are a very temporary fix. Your mood, stress level and
ability to cope are undermined by the bio-chemical changes that occur when you
ingest substances that require nutrients to metabolize them. In other words,
refined and processed foods do not nourish your body or your cells, and they
also require additional nutrients so that your body can break down and
eliminate them. The benefit to your tongue may be a detriment to your over-all
physical and mental health.
Whole foods fill your
nutrient bank. You have billions of cells in your body that each require raw
materials to function. One billion cells are replaced every hour and the new
cells are made from minerals, proteins, fatty acids and vitamins from food. Snacks,
breads, sweets, alcohol, excessive coffee, cigarettes, recreational and
pharmaceutical drugs, artificial and chemical foods, all deplete your nutrient
bank. That means that you are running on empty. If you don’t eat the foods
needed for cells to function, and to replicate and form healthy new cells,
mutant cells may start to grow.
Chances are your mirror will
tell you when you need to make changes. Bloating, weight gain, rashes and
blemishes, indigestion, constipation, menstrual irregularities, cravings for
alcohol, drugs or sugar, fatigue, sleep issues, fogginess, allergies and
asthma, depression and anxiety are all signs of a toxic overload.
Your medical doctor is not
trained in prevention. Getting laboratory tests is not prevention. By the time
your blood work indicates a problem, a disease state may have already set in.
Stay ahead of the game by
changing your game plan. It is not easy to break the habit of snacking and
grazing on crap-ohydrates and chemical foods. It starts with a decision to not
only get healthier, but to look and feel better, too. If your body is crying
out for better nutrition, don’t feed it chocolate until it shuts up!
Waste products from
chemicals, toxic metals and synthetic foods are hard for the body to eliminate
and they clog your lymph system. This creates a feeding ground for bacteria and
fungus organisms. When the immune system is over-loaded disease conditions may
be produced.
In Europe and Asia lymphatic
massage is far more common than in the U.S. The lymphatic fluid can be moved
and stagnation decreased with massage and with moving the body. Rebounding (light
jumping on a mini-trampoline) has been demonstrated to be useful for moving
lymph. Walking, stretching and movement in general may be helpful. The human
body was not designed to sit in a chair staring at a screen or fighting
traffic. Get up and move. Drink the purest water you can find (and not
distilled—remember you need minerals).
Good health can be yours,
with a few simple decisions. The follow-through may be a challenge, so set
realistic goals. In a short while you may be surprised to find that you ever
had cravings for junk foods. Or you may find that you enjoy your favorite treat
more when you only have it once in awhile. Your lymph is in your hands.
Dr. Anne Dunev
PhD, Naturopath (Practitioner
of Natural Medicine),
Certified Nutritionist, and Certified Health Educator
http://www.lisabenestmd.com/nutrition/index.php
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