Lymphatic System 

The body is composed of between 60 and 70 percent fluid.  It is important to keep fluids flowing cleanly throughout the body and preventing fluids from stagnating.

This role is carried out by the lymphatic system.

 

The lymphatic system is a complementary system to the circulatory system.  While the circulatory system delivers oxygen and nutrients to the cell, the lymphatic system plays a vital function in waste elimination (cleaning up cellular waste and debris), fluid distribution, immune function and metabolic regulation.

 

The lymphatic system is spread throughout our body.  When the fluids in the lymphatic system do not flow properly, or when the lymphatic system is overloaded with waste and debris, the lymph nodes become swollen and inflamed.  The lymphatic system becomes congested.Functions of the Lymphatic System

Fluid and Protein Balance

As blood moves through the arteries and veins, 10% of the fluid filtered by the capillaries, along with vital proteins, becomes trapped in the tissues of the body. This loss of this fluid (approximately 1-2 litres/day) would rapidly become life threatening if the lymphatic system did not properly function. The lymphatic system collects this fluid and returns it to the circulatory system.

 

 

Immunity and Spread of Infection

The lymphatic system plays an integral role in the immune functions of the body. It is the first line of defence against disease. This network of vessels and nodes transports and filters lymph fluid containing antibodies and lymphocytes (good) and bacteria (bad). The body's first contact with these invaders signals the lymphatics, calling upon this system to orchestrate the way the infection-fighting cells prevent illness and diseases from invading micro organisms.

 

Digestion

Lymph vessels in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract absorb fats from food. A malfunction of this part of the lymphatic system can result in serious malnutrition. The lymphatic system also impacts diseases such as excessive obesity caused by abnormal fat and carbohydrate metabolism.

 

Inflammation, Auto-immunity and the Lymphatic System

Inflammatory and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), scleroderma, Wegener's granulomatosis, and others are impacted by the lymphatic system. All of these diseases are believed to be connected to an inflammatory process initiated by the body's immune response. The lymphatic system governs the body's immune system that normally makes the proteins, called antibodies, to protect the body against viruses, bacteria, and other foreign materials. These foreign materials are called antigens. In an autoimmune disorder such as lupus, or arthritis the immune system looses its ability to tell the difference between foreign substances (antigens) and its own cells and tissues. The immune system then makes antibodies directed against "self". These antibodies, called "auto-antibodies", react with the "self" antigens to form immune complexes. The immune complexes build up in the tissues and can cause inflammation, injury to tissues, and pain. A better understanding of how the system works will greatly increase the possibility of discovering treatments and cures for these diseases as well.

 

The Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage

 

Lymphatic Drainage works to help recirculatate body fluids, stimulate the functioning of the immune system, and promote a state of relaxation and balance within the autonomic nervous system.  It is shown that when these activities are accomplished, the results may be:

 Detoxification of the bodyIncrease in Lymph CirculationImmune system stimulationDrain Excess Body FluidIncrease Physical EnergyReduction in chronic fatigue symptoms & FibromyalgiaRelief of chronic painAlleviation of adipose and cellulite tissueReduction in oedemas (swelling) Anti-aging effectsAccelerate metabolismBody mass reduction

 

 Hawkins Digital System

 

The medically approved Hawkins Digital System will assist in promoting a well functioning lymphatic system and at the same time reduce unwanted bulges of cellulite, tighten saggy muscles and firm flabby areas.  It will visibly decrease the measurements of your thighs, buttocks, waist, belly, and hips and in fact, anywhere you want to lose unwanted size.

 

There are specific therapies that make up the 45 programmes of the MP/Ob mode.   For example:

 

Cytolymphagogue:

The three programmes of the cytoloymphagogue act collectively firstly, to invigorate and increase the number of lymphocytes in the lymph glands.  Secondly, to increase lymphatic circulation, thus resulting in rapid removal of excretory products.  And thirdly, to accelerate the body’s natural defence against bacteria and injurious agents of various kinds.

 

Lypoflux:

Approximately 50 percent of all body fat lies just below the skin where it is stored inside fat deposits as saturated fat.  Lypoflux initiates a process whereby fat is mobilised from the fat depots and brought, by the blood, to the liver where it is desaturated and utilised for oxidation in the tissues.  The process is referred to as Fat Metabolism.

 

Session: (intensive programme)

3 sessions per week for 4 weeks is recommended for best results on very sluggish lymphatic systems

Who benefits from Lymphatic Drainage?

As the lymphatic system is one of the most important systems we all would benefit from a lymphatic therapy as part of our health maintenance programme.

Clients with weight problems, lethargy, are a few that benefit from a more intense programme