The lymphatic system is a biological filter that protects the body from viruses, bacteria, and malignant cells. To cleanse the lymph, sometimes it is enough to change your diet.
According to Rospotrebnadzor experts, the healthiest foods for lymph are vegetables, berries and red fruits. We are talking about beets, pomegranates, cherries, cranberries, lingonberries and so on. They contain a lot of enzymes and bioflavonoids that help destroy toxic substances and free radicals.
Fiber, found in all raw vegetables and berries, helps cleanse the intestines and lymph flow. Raw vegetables and fruits also contain a lot of fluid, which helps cleanse the lymphatic system.
Lymph’s “best friends”:
- Cranberry. Fresh, not candied or canned
- Leafy greens and green vegetables (all types of cabbage).
- Carrots, horseradish, sweet and hot peppers.
- Spices: turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, pepper, cloves.
- Citrus fruits.
- Garlic.
- Seeds and nuts.
- Seaweed.
- Licorice root. Accelerates the outflow of lymph, removes metabolites. Especially useful for those who abuse protein foods.
- Vegetable oils. Especially black cumin oil, pumpkin and grape seed oil, flaxseed oil.
Lymph pollution can occur due to various reasons, such as poor diet, lack of physical activity, stress, and environmental pollution. Several signs that may indicate lymph contamination:
1. Swelling: Contamination of the lymph can lead to swelling, especially in the arms, legs, face or abdomen. They can be caused by fluid and toxin retention in tissues.
2. Fatigue and weakness: Pollution of the lymph leads to decreased energy and makes you feel tired. Toxins and wastes that become trapped in the lymphatic system can have a negative impact on your overall well-being.
3. Digestive problems: constipation, gas, bloating and poor digestion. This is due to insufficient removal of toxins from the body.
4. Frequent infections: Contaminated lymph reduces immune function and makes the body more susceptible to infections.
5. Poor skin color, skin problems: It becomes dull, dry, prone to rashes, redness or irritation.
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