It’s impossible to look or feel your best with a sluggish lymph system. This post looks at how to cleanse your lymphatic system naturally in a few simple ways.
Do you ever have trouble with belly bloat, stubborn cellulite, or extra pounds that just won’t budge? Your lymphatic system could be to blame!
The lymph system is one of the most vital yet often overlooked systems in the body. It’s in charge of eliminating waste from your body and ensuring proper circulation. Not surprisingly, a backup here can cause serious issues.
When your lymph system isn’t functioning properly, you may suffer from symptoms such as water retention, cellulite, weight gain, or fatigue.
Detoxing your lymphatic system is the best solution to combat these issues. In this post, we share 10 easy ways to cleanse your lymphatic system naturally.
What is the Lymphatic System?
The lymph system is a network of organs and tissues that help rid the body of toxins and waste. Its main job is to keep the body’s fluid levels in check and protect it from infections.
Signs of a Sluggish Lymph System
In order for your lymph system to function at its best, the lymph vessels that drain waste from your body need to stay clear.
Stagnant lymph flow causes toxins and waste to build up, which lowers your immunity and causes a variety of other problems.
Here are some of the signs of a clogged lymphatic system:
- Bloating
- Water retention
- Cellulite
- Weight gain
- Swollen and stiff joints
- Brain fog
- Headaches
- Inflammation
- Skin conditions
- Digestive issues
- Cold hands and feet
10 Ways to Detox the Lymph System
The problems brought on by a stagnant lymphatic system aren’t fun – or pretty! Thankfully, there is an easy fix. There are several ways to detox your lymphatic system naturally, which will have numerous benefits for your body.
1. Stay hydrated
Dehydration is one of the leading causes of lymph congestion. This is because dehydration causes lymph fluid to thicken.
Drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep the lymph flowing well, and avoid things that cause dehydration. This includes sugary soft drinks, sports drinks, alcohol, and caffeine.
2. Avoid tight clothing
It’s important to know that the lymph system doesn’t have a pump, like the heart. Instead, it depends on natural muscle movement to keep the lymph flowing throughout your body.
Tight fitting clothes or undergarments can restrict lymphatic drainage. Therefore, one of the best ways to keep your lymph system moving is to wear looser clothing.
This is especially important at night since your body performs massive detoxification while you sleep.
3. Dry brushing
Dry body brushing is one of the best ways to promote lymphatic drainage. There are also other benefits to dry brushing, such as smoother skin and less cellulite.
We suggest that you use a dry brush with natural bristles, like our Tone & Glow Body Brush. You only need to apply a little bit of pressure to help your lymph flow. Since the system is close to the skin’s surface, you don’t need to press hard on it.
Tip: As a general rule when dry brushing, always brush in the direction of your heart.
4. Massage
Lymphatic massage is essential to get rid of the swelling caused by fluid and toxin buildup. A massage will also help detoxify your body and rejuvenate the cells and tissues.
Fortunately, you can do a massage by yourself to improve lymphatic drainage. For even better results, combine your massage with detoxifying body oil, like our Contour Sleek Cellulite Firming Oil.
5. Rebounding on a mini trampoline
Any kind of movement is good for lymphatic drainage, but rebounding on a mini trampoline will give you the best results.
Jumping on a trampoline is a powerful way to stimulate lymph flow. The gravitational pull due to the up and down bouncing movement promotes the opening and closing of the lymphatic valves.
Start by lightly bouncing without lifting your feet off the trampoline. This extremely low-impact exercise helps clear the lymph. Increase your intensity gradually since bouncing too fast may cause too many toxins to be released at once.
6. Do deep breathing exercises.
The movement of breathing acts like a pump and helps move the lymph through your chest. But you must breathe correctly to facilitate lymph flow.
If we constantly take short, shallow breaths, our lymphatic system is likely to get backed up. Deep breathing from the diaphragm is important for good circulation.
Simply breathe in slowly through the nose while pushing out the stomach. Do this 5–10 times each day. You will get a lot out of this experience, like more oxygen in your blood and better lymph circulation, especially around your liver.
Tip: For even better results, do this exercise outside.
7. Eat more raw foods
A huge part of the body’s hydration should come from raw foods. Alongside drinking water, water-dense foods help keep your lymphatic system flowing.
Healthy, fresh, and minimally processed foods also maintain a strong gut-blood barrier. This help keeps irritants and toxins in food from leaking into your bloodstream, which reduces inflammation and the overall amount of toxins in your body.
Raw foods that promote a healthy lymphatic system include leafy green vegetables, ground flaxseed, avocados, brazil nuts, walnuts, low sugar fruits, chia seeds, garlic, almonds, and cranberries.
8. Go for a walk
Walking, among other forms of activity, raises the pressure in the lymphatic vessels, which aids in the manual movement of the lymph fluid.
Plan to do a 15 to 30 minute brisk walk every day. As you walk, swing your arms and power walk for the best results.
9. Try cupping
You can improve your lymphatic system by performing cupping massage. Cupping helps stretch and open up the lymphatic vessels, which speeds up the flow of lymph and helps get rid of toxins.
Aside from increasing circulation and detoxification, cupping is also fantastic for reducing the appearance of cellulite.
You’ll need a high-quality cupping tool to help you maximize the benefits. Get the benefits of cupping massage at home with our Cheeky Cups Body Contouring Kit.
10. Take hot and cold showers
Switching between hot and cold showers is another way to speed up lymphatic drainage. This is also called contrast hydrotherapy or contrast showers.
Your blood vessels dilate when you take a hot shower, but they constrict when you take a cold shower. These changes make the body work like a “pump,” which forces toxic fluids out. For best results, ensure that the last shower is cold.
Note: Pregnant women or people with cardiovascular conditions, such as high blood pressure, should avoid this therapy.
Our Top Products to Detox the Lymph System
A sluggish lymph can have a major impact on your health and wellbeing – not to mention your looks! A bloated belly, puffy eyes, and cellulite aren’t just cosmetic issues but a sign that your lymph system needs a tune-up.
Here at Cheeky Physique, we’ve crafted a collection of body care products and tools to help you look and feel your best. Here are our top picks to boost circulation and detox the lymph system for sleek, toned, sexy curves.
Tone & Glow Body Brush
This premium natural bristle body brush reduces the look of cellulite by stimulating circulation and lymph flow while firming the skin’s appearance.
Shop the Tone & Glow Body Brush here.
Cheeky Cups Body Contouring Kit
Based on ancient cupping techniques, Cheeky Cups work like a deep tissue “reverse massage” to detox the lymphatic system and smooth the appearance of cellulite.
Shop the Cheeky Cups Body Contouring Kit here.
Contour Sleek Cellulite Firming Body Oil
Boost the benefits of dry brushing and cupping with Contour Sleek. This firming body oil is packed with natural detoxifying ingredients for sleek, toned curves.
