Quickly Drain You Lymph System Using Theses Simple Techniques to Boost Immunity and Remove Toxins
Quickly Drain You Lymph System Using Theses Simple Techniques to Boost Immunity and Remove Toxins
The lymph system is a complex drainage system. The lymphatic drainage consists of lymph nodes, vessels, spleen, and thymus. The lymphatic system plays an important role in fighting infections and absorbing excess fluids, fats, and toxic waste material from your entire body.
A lack of exercise, iodine deficiency, illness, or digestive imbalances can clog the lymphatic system and cause health issues and diseases. Luckily there are many natural ways to cleanse your lymphatic system and improve skin issues, arthritis, cellulite, headaches, colds, sinus infections, fatigue, cholesterol, digestive disorders, and overall health.
Top 10 Natural Ways To Boost A Sluggish Lymphatic System
1. Alternative Therapies
- Lymph drainage massage: this type of massage stimulates lymph circulation and drains fat, fluids, toxins and other waste products away from your cells.
- Acupuncture: stimulates lymph flow.
- Sauna: saunas or steam baths are an excellent way to sweat out toxins and waste material through the skin and cleanse your system.
2. Exercise
Regular exercise that involves jumping is the best way to keep your lymph system flowing smoothly. Although jumping up and down is the best way to stimulate lymph flow, any type of exercise will do the trick. While your muscles are moving, they massage your lymphatic system which improves lymph flow.
3. Foods To Cleanse Your Lymph System
A healthy diet produces less toxins and waste products, which reduces the chance of a clogged lymphatic system. Try to opt for organic products as much as possible to avoid pesticides and other chemicals.
Foods That Promote Lymph Flow
- Fruits, especially cranberries that help the lymphatic system, bowels and kidneys to get rid of various kinds of harmful toxins, are loaded with antioxidants and many other nutrients. You can find more information about the healing powers of berries in the e-book The Healing Berry Guide which is a must if you want to become healthier from the inside out and get healthy and easy berry recipes that are sure to boost your health.
- Veggies, especially leafy greens (due to their chlorophyll content) – also refer to the article how to cleanse your body using chlorophyll.
- Flaxseed Oil
- Spirulina – Find more information in the article how to boost your health by eating seaweeds and algae.
- Walnuts
- Almonds
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- Brazil nuts
- Flax or chia seeds – Read here more about the amazing health benefits of nuts and seeds.
- Avocados
These food sources provide important vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fatty acids, and other beneficial phytonutrients to keep your lymph flowing and cleanse your body. Add more raw fruits, vegetables, and fresh juices to your diet as they provide powerful enzymes and acids to cleanse your lymphatic system.
Foods To Avoid
- Artificial sweeteners
- Sugar – you can find here 13 effective ways to quit sugar.
- Meat
- Preservatives
- Refined grains
- Processed foods
- Foods high in salt
- Candy and baked goods
All those foods are known to produce toxic waste and may clog your system.
4. Drink Plenty Of Water
Your body needs water to stay hydrated to keep your lymph fluid flowing properly. A good rule of thumb is to drink 6 to 8 glasses of filtered or purified water a day and ditch sodas, sport drinks, and commercially available sugar-laden fruit juices.
5. Deep Breathing
Deep breathing exercises stimulate lymph flow to avoid toxin build-up and bring more fresh oxygen to your cells.
6. Dry Brushing
The skin is our largest organ and is responsible for detoxifying our body just like the liver, kidneys and colon. Dry brushing is an ancient technique which is part of the Indian Ayurveda and holds numerous health benefits. Not only this, but it’s easy and simple to do, takes only few minutes a day and is very cheap.
Health benefits of dry brushing
Dry brushing exfoliates the skin and removes dead cells, thus contributing to younger, smooth and fresh looking skin. This way the skin is able to better absorb nutrients into the body.
Dry brushing also improves blood circulation and helps the lymphatic system release toxins, thus improving its role in fighting infections and improves the immune system. You can read more about the importance of a proper blood circulation and how to improve it in this article.
It also helps in cells renewal, improves muscle tone, tightens the skin and reduce cellulite by releasing fatty deposits under the skin’s surface. For more natural ways to reduce cellulite click here.
Another added bonus is stress relief. Dry brushing has meditative benefits, especially if done in a quiet place. It may reduce muscle tension and calm your mind, just like a light body massage.
As you can see, dry brushing detoxifies the body from the outside in and works on multiple levels. You can learn more about the concept of detox and how to use detox to energize and cleanse your body in the e-book The Detox Guide.
How to do dry brushing?
You should choose the right type of brush. Choose a brush with firm bristles but not too hard. The bristles should be natural, typically vegetable-derived. It’s best to choose a long handle that can easily reach to areas such as the back.
The best time to do dry brushing is in the shower before washing yourself when your skin is dry. The brush itself should also be dry. Because dry brushing energizes the body, many people prefer to do it in the morning before they shower, but you can do it any time of the day (but not too close to bedtime, as it may have a stimulating effect on you). Dry brushing can be done on a daily basis and even twice a day. Just remember to avoid brushing broken or inflamed skin.
As the lymphatic system flows towards the heart, you should always brush towards your heart using long gentle strokes (avoid back and forth movement).
- Apply a firm pressure but not too painful to avoid irritating the skin: your skin should be pink after a session and not red.
- Start from the feet, and then work up your legs, thighs, stomach, back and arms.
- It’s best to avoid your face as usually the facial skin is too sensitive.
- Dry brush yourself for about 3-5 minutes and then shower to wash away the dead skin cells and impurities.
You can even do one of these 5 detox baths to further cleanse your skin. Dry brushing is also one of the 70 habits featured in the e-book 70 Powerful Habits For A Great Health which will guide you how to take positive steps to improve your wellness and overall health.
7. Avoid Chemical-laden Beauty Products
Most commercially available lotions, toothpastes, creams, sunscreens, deodorants, etc. are full of questionable chemicals that end up in your lymphatic system. Choose for natural, organic beauty products or try to make your own chemical-free versions.
8. Herbal Teas
Herbs can be used as a powerful medicine and I’ve already written about herbs and on how to use Herbal Medicine effectively to heal away disease & illnesses in my e-book the Herbal Remedies Guide. Some herbs may help you to boost lymph flow and eliminate toxins. Those include echinacea, goldenseal, red clover, pokeroot, astragalus, or wild indigo root among others. Make sure to contact an herbalist for advice if you are on medication and avoid those herbal teas when pregnant or lactating. You can find here how to make lymph cleansing herbal infusion.
9. Alternate Hot/Cold Shower
Alternating hot and cold shower for several minutes has a beneficial effect on your blood and lymph flow. The heat causes vessels to dilate and the cold makes them contract. Avoid this therapy when pregnant or struggling with a heart or blood pressure condition.
10. Wear Loose Clothing
Tight clothing slows down lymph flow and can cause blockages. So make sure to wear lose clothing or clothing that fits properly.
If you keep those tips and tricks in mind, your lymphatic system will be working more efficiently to improve your overall health. You’ll have more energy, less aches, and less toxin build-ups.
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Doctors from Nigeria 'facing exploitation' in UK
Doctors from Nigeria 'facing exploitation' in UK
NES Healthcare disputes the BBC findings and insists it provides a safe and supportive career route.
In Summary
•The company says feedback about doctors' experiences with them is extremely positive.
•But the British Medical Association has called some of the working conditions a disgrace to UK medicine.
Doctors recruited from some of the poorest countries in the world to work in hospitals in the UK say they are facing exploitation and are so overworked they worry about putting patients’ health at risk.
A BBC investigation has found evidence that doctors from Nigeria are being targeted by a British healthcare company called NES Healthcare.
It found they are expected to work in private hospitals under conditions that are not allowed in the National Health Service - the UK's publicly funded healthcare system.
NES Healthcare disputes the BBC findings and insists it provides a safe and supportive career route.
The company says feedback about doctors' experiences with them is extremely positive.
But the British Medical Association has called some of the working conditions a disgrace to UK medicine.
www.the-star.co.ke/siasa/
Amaranth, callaloo, bayam, chauli
Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) is grown worldwide for its edible leaves and seed. In the UK, it's mostly grown for its tasty leaves, which are a bit like spinach. Callaloo has a huge range of leaf colours, shape and size, and some have large and attractive flowers.
| Growing calendar | |
|---|---|
| Sow indoors | Mid Apr - mid May |
| Plant out | Mid May - mid Jun |
| Sow outdoors | June |
| Harvest | Jul - Oct |
About amaranth
Everybody has a different name for amaranth! These include callaloo, doogi, bayam, chaulai, arowo jeja, vlieta, cararu and noteshak (green or pale forms) or laal shak (red leafed) dependent on leaf colour.
In many places, especially on small-scale farms, it's a very useful crop as it has protein rich leaves and seeds, and needs little care in cultivation. In other parts, particularly under intensive agriculture, it is classed as a weed.
Amaranth has a different photosynthesis pathway (it’s a C4 plant) to many other plants so uses sunlight more efficiently, and once established is quite drought tolerant.
The seed does not contain gluten so is suitable for people with coeliac disease, but needs to be processed before eating due to a high saponin content.
How to grow amaranth from seed
Most amaranths grown in the UK do well outside, although some large leafed Jamaican types should be grown under cool greenhouse or polytunnel protection throughout its life.
If starting off indoors, sow in modules at 15-22°C/60-70°F. Germination is quick, within 7-10 days, but plants grow slowly until mid to late April (due to low light levels in the UK) so there isn’t much gained from sowing earlier. Plant out modules from May onwards, without potting up as plants dislike disturbance.
If sowing directly outside, wait until the soil temperature is 15°C/60F or over (this tends to be about mid-June in the UK). Amaranth does best in slightly acid soils (above pH6-7), which is not particularly fertile.
In warm damp conditions, growth is rapid and the first leaves can be picked only weeks after sowing. If flowerheads are removed the plant will continue to produce leaves for several weeks, but repeat sowing monthly until August is recommended to ensure continuity of supply. The plants are not hardy and will die once temperatures drop below freezing.
How to harvest amaranth leaves
Amaranth can be harvested by cutting at six inches above the base. It will regenerate very quickly by producing lots of branches. Young tender stems are edible, but older thicker ones might need to removed unless you are going to cook them for a long time.
The fresh leaves wilt quickly after being cut so should be harvested only as required. They can be cooked in any way spinach can. A West African recipe is to fry the leaves with chopped onion, tomatoes, chillies and any other green vegetables, then add water and simmer until tender. Shortly before serving add ground peanuts or dried shrimp powder to make a thick tasty gravy.
Cooked callaloo also freezes well, like spinach.
Tips on growing amaranth
Once established, plants are quite drought-tolerant. Amaranth isn’t often attacked by pests or diseases but is occasionally affected by aphids and fungal leafspots.
| Growing notes | |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Germination time | 7-21 days depending on temperature |
| Average time to harvest | As soon as plants large enough – 5 weeks in midsummer |
| Equipment needed | No |
| Average plant size | Varies from 30cm-1m tall, 20cm-60cm across |
| Family group | Spinach |
| Key nutritional content | Vitamin C, protein: seeds are gluten free |
| Latin name | Amaranthus spp. |
How to save amaranth seeds
Plants produce protein-rich seeds, but these need to be processed before use to remove toxic saponins if required for eating.
Amaranth seeds are tiny, and drop almost immediately on ripening, so harvesting will always be a bit hit and miss. Although capable of crossing with other amaranth varieties, most seem to come fairly true in practice, but if you want to be sure of keeping a variety only grow one type a year.
The best time to harvest is on a dry day, not long after about 10am, when the dew has dried and before the seed has dropped for that day. Some types are unpleasantly spiny so it's best to use gloves.
Cut off the fruiting spikes and place them in a single layer on trays lined with newspaper. Allow the trays to dry in a mouse-free shed or garage for about 10 days.
When the seedheads are dry, shake or stamp on the seedheads to release the seeds and chaff. The seed will fall to the bottom of the trays and can be collected by folding the newspaper and pouring the resultant mixture into a shallow bowl, large envelope or a big paper bag.
Winnowing the seed (by gently transferring it from one shallow bowl to another outdoors) on a day with a light breeze will blow away most of the chaff. If the bowl is gently shaken from side-to-side the chaff will rise to the surface so can be picked off and discarded, leaving virtually pure seed.
If you haven’t managed to save any seed, there is a chance that the plant will have dropped sufficient seeds to pop up again outside for the next few summers. Amaranth seed will store well and remains viable for at least five years.
If you're harvesting amaranth grain for eating, put the seeds in the middle of a clean tea towel or cotton cloth and place this in a sieve. Fold the cloth edges over, so seeds won’t fall out. Put under a running tap until the water coming through stops looking frothy, then shake sieve to remove surplus water and cook as required.
Reference: GardenOrganic. org.uk
9 Impressive Benefits of Horsetail
9 Impressive Benefits of Horsetail
The impressive benefits of horsetail include its ability to boost immunity, reduce inflammation, increase cognitive function, and relieve respiratory issues. It also helps soothe the skin, protect bones, and promote oral health. It aids in detoxifying the body, managing diabetes, and promoting hair care.
What is Horsetail?
Horsetail is a plant with the common name of Equisetum, which is the last remaining species of the genus of that name. It is also known as puzzlegrass. The remaining members of that genus have gone extinct, so this is truly a blast from the past, and has some unique characteristics to go with that great backstory! They are defined by a singular vascular shoot that forms the main stem and the leaves are largely non-photosynthetic. Furthermore, they reproduce via spores, not seeds – a very unusual quality for a plant. Historical records include mentions of horsetail being used for myriad health issues dating back to Greek and Roman times. [1]
When horsetail is consumed, minerals and unique organic compounds are passed on to us, resulting in a wide variety of health benefits. Some of the active ingredients that make the herbal remedy potent include antioxidant compounds, silica, and other phytochemicals that can have dramatic effects on the body.
Health Benefits of Horsetail
Horsetail has many amazing health benefits. Let us discuss them in detail below.
Boosts Immunity
Horsetail has antibacterial and antiseptic properties, meaning that the extract can protect against the invasion of foreign pathogens and substances that can compromise our immune system. This is particularly effective when you have been wounded or are recovering from an illness, as infections can be much more severe when they attack an already weakened immune system.
Inflammation Relief
If you regularly experience painful swelling and inflammation in parts of your body, whether due to injury, arthritis, gout, or any other condition, adding horsetail tea or supplements to your health regimen can be of great use. The analgesic and anti-inflammatory compounds found in this herb can quickly alleviate those symptoms and get you back on your feet.
Strengthens Bones
Silicon is one of the rarest minerals needed by our body and there are very few accessible sources of it in our diet, which is why you so often find it in supplement form. However, horsetail has naturally high concentrations of silicon, which is a key element in protecting bone mineral density and integrity as we age. If you are at high risk of osteoporosis or already suffer from bone degradation, then adding horsetail to your diet is an easy solution to slow the decline, and even reverse it in some cases!
Increases Cognition
Horsetail’s antioxidant effects have been linked to higher cognitive abilities in laboratory studies, probably owing to the increase in neural pathway efficiency when free radicals are eliminated from the system. This means that horsetail is not only a brain-boosting herb, but it may protect you from cognitive disorders.
Respiratory Issues
If you suffer from respiratory issues, such as congestion or frequent colds, drinking horsetail tea can be a wonderful solution. It acts as an expectorant, clearing out mucus and phlegm where bacteria can lodge and grow, while also helping strengthen the immune system and relieve inflammation, resulting in respiratory relief. [8]
Skin Care
Horsetail extract is commonly found in various creams and organic beauty products, as the unique and complex mixture of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, silica, and other compounds, which are powerful skin care agents. If you want to reduce the redness of boils or acne, eliminate eczema or psoriasis, or prevent premature aging, horsetail extract contains all of the necessary components to do that. [9]
Helps Reverse Diabetes
Research published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology has connected the use of horsetail supplements and tea to more balanced insulin levels in the body, namely in the rapid lowering of blood sugar when necessary. While this is an effective method of diabetes management, it should only be used for a short time, or when absolutely necessary. It can have long-term impacts if consumed for longer than two months in succession.
Kidney Health
Regulating urination and the elimination of toxins is crucial to overall health, and horsetail extract can help achieve that. Connections have been made between increased uric acid elimination and horsetail consumption. Uric acid is what creates painful kidney stones, which can cause the kidneys to work inefficiently. Therefore, by increasing the natural excretion of this acid, there is no build-up and your kidney health is protected. [11]
Hair Care
The rich mixture of minerals and organic compounds in horsetail have also made it a popular element in hair care products, namely to increase the strength of the hair and improve its health. You can reduce hair loss, strengthen hair follicles, and even boost the luster and shine of your hair by using horsetail extracts in your hair care products. [12]
Dosage
You can consume horsetail as a supplement, in capsule form, or it can be brewed directly into a tea, but this is a powerful compound and therefore, should only be used moderately.
Word of Caution: There are some side effects to horsetail, but they generally only manifest after taking the herb for more than two months straight. The effects on your body can be very powerful and beneficial, as we have seen above, but care must be taken. If you are pregnant or lactating, don’t consume this herb, and for everyone else, speak to a trained medical professional or your physician before adding this high-impact herb to your health regimen.
Reference: OrganicsFact. net
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