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Thermal imaging: red areas show high lymphatic congestion.
Microscopic viruses, bacteria, toxic chemicals and pollutants constantly attack the body. The lymphatic system protects against these invaders when the entire body moves. A defense system that circulates without a pump. Unlike the heart pumping blood, the lymphatic system has no pump and only circulates by movement. The muscle movement pumps lymph through lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes to collect harmful molecules such as viruses and toxins. 44
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Lymphatic vessels only move upward to lymph nodes which filter the toxins from the nutrients. The clean lymph then re-enters the bloodstream. When lymph nodes get overwhelmed, they form lumps that can be felt in the groin, neck, and armpits. Body and muscle movements can reduce this swelling by keeping lymph moving and preventing blockage. As we age, how can we keep the lymphatic system working? As people age, discomfort or sedentary habits often limit the movement needed to circulate lymph. People need frequent, whole body movement to circulate lymph
