Movement

"Nothing happens until something moves"
Albert Einstein 

 

Movement is what pumps the lymph fluid through our bodies.

An efficient lymphatic system is vital for good health.

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The lymphatic system is an intricate network of vessels and nodes that extends through the entire body. It regulates fluids, distributes proteins and filters out toxins from between the cells. The job of the lymph fluid is to flush and cleanse the system. When the lymph system is not overloaded, natural order within the body is maintained and health is reinforced. But if the lymph fluid is sluggish or there is an abundance of waste, illness occurs.

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The circulatory (blood) system comes equipped with its own pump, the heart. The lymph system, on the other hand, doesn't have its own pump and relies on muscle contraction and expansion. In short, the lymph fluid only moves as much as we do! So, the more we move our body, the more our body moves our lymph. And the more our lymph moves, the more our system is cleansed.

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In addition, when we move on a regular basis, every cell in our body and brain is activated. Firstly, cell temperature is elevated slightly which allows more effective elimination and absorption. Secondly, cell receptor sites are enhanced which allows them to communicate more effectively with other cells resulting in stronger body tissue. Thirdly, cells maintain higher levels of oxygen which improves metabolism and cell function.

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Many not only undervalue regular movement but avoid it, associating exercise with pain, sweat and discomfort. The philosophy of  "no pain, no gain" is a fallacy. In most cases, pain during exercise is a sign that something is wrong. Exercise should be enjoyable and should leave us feeling invigorated, not exhausted and physically stressed.

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The perceived benefits of regular exercise have forever been associated with and limited to  losing weight, building muscle and strengthening the cardiovascular system. Along with an efficient lymphatic system which is probably one of the most important reasons to incorporate daily movement in our lives, regular exercise has also been shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, reverse depression, lower high blood pressure, decrease the risk of diabetes, prevent osteoporosis, improve sleep, promote brain health - the list goes on.