18/06/2026
Our Lymphatic System plays a vital role in the body, by cleansing and filtering excess fluid and defending the body against harmful cells and infection. While the cardiovascular system moves blood with the help of the heart, the lymphatic system quietly moves fluid through tissues, relying largely on movement, breathing, and muscle contractions.
The lymphatic system acts like a network of streams and rivers, collecting excess fluid, filtering it, and returning it to the circulation.
Along the way, it carries immune cells that monitor for infection, injury, and abnormal cells.
When this flow is healthy, tissues tend to remain well hydrated, waste products are removed efficiently, and immune surveillance functions effectively.
HOWEVER with many lifestyle factors and modern day stresses, the Lymphatic System can slow, become more sluggish and lypmh can stagnate like a dirty canal.
The body provides signs of this sluggishness through many physical symptoms:
• Bloating/water retention
• Difficulty losing weight
• Fatigue
• Constipation
• Slow wound healing
• Acne and skin conditions
• Sinus congestion/infection
• Brain fog
• Puffiness in the face and eyes
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Inflammatory conditions
Changes you can make to improve your Lymphatic system:
• Drink around 2 litres on water each day (tea and coffee don't count here I'm afraid!)
• Cut down on tea, coffee and replace with herbal tea
• Limit your alcohol intake
• Avoid heavily processed foods
• Gentle regular movement daily. You don't have to do a hard gym session to feel the benefits! Walking, cycling, swimming, yoga or pilates
• Introduce electrolytes daily
• Reduce stress levels (high cortisol massively impacts how the body functions, particularly the lymphatic system)
• Regular dry skin brushing
For more information about how you can support your Lymphatic System or about our range of Lymphatic Drainage treatments, feel free to drop me a DM 🤗
Jeanette x
