Hi Mickey, the following is an overview of the lymphatic
system. To put it simply, the body has an inner ocean fed by streams,
lakes, and saturated soil (muscle, bone, organ, and their cells) leaking
into the main channels that moves within the principles of hydraulics.
What this technique does is encourages the natural flow. Consider
the lungs, contrary to popular belief, the lungs process small amounts
of fluid, and when the flow through the passageways within the lungs
is compromised, dis-ease can happen.....including a variety of breathing
problems such as pneumonia and pleurisy. Allowed to stagnate over
long periods, the problems get worse. My thought is a person that
smokes is benefited by allowing the lymphatic flow through the lungs
to 'clear out' the particulate and waste from smoking. It is not uncommon
for a smoker to not get lung cancer. My thought is their lymph passageways
through the lungs were able to deal with the smoke....
Again, consider the body as a bag of water contained
in skin that stagnates if it doesn't get enough motion.
What is Lymph?
A transparent, (slightly yellow) fluid that carries
lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that helps the body fight
infection. An integral part of the body's immune and waste removal
sytstems helping to remove toxins from the body .
Consider it as the bodies 'inner ocean'.
Lymph is derived from tissue fluids collected from all parts of
the body and is in my veiw closely related to interstitial fluid,
the liquid found between the cells of the body that provides much
of the liquid environment of the body .
LYMPHATIC VESSELS: A body-wide network of channels,
similar to the blood vessels, that transport lymph to the immune
organs and into the bloodstream.
 
* The lymphatic system collects excess fluids and
plasma proteins from surrounding tissues and returns them to the blood
circulation.
* The lymphatic system absorbs lipids and fat-soluble materials
from the digestive tract.
* The lymphatic system filters the lymph, destroyes pathogens,
inactivates toxins, and removes particulate matter. Lymph nodes,
small bodies interspersed along lymphatic vessels, act as cleaning
filters and as immune response centers that defend against infection.
The movement of lymph through lymphatic vessels is slow (3 liters/day)
compared to blood flow (about 5 liters/minute). Lymph does not circulate
like blood, but moves in one direction from its collection in tissues
to its return in the blood. Much like a one way ocean tide. There
are no lymphatic pumps. Instead, lymph, much like blood in veins,
is propelled forward by action of the nearby skeletal muscles, the
expansion and contraction of the lungs, and the contraction of the
smooth muscle fibers in the walls of the lymphatic vessels. Valves
in the lymphatic vessels prevent the backward movement of lymph.
Lymph is an important part of the circulatory system. It aids the
body's absorption of nutrients and helps to remove waste from the
tissue. The lymph collects the body's waste and then deposits it
in a lymph node as it passes through. Lymph nodes are clumps of
tissue that collect the waste deposits, like a filter. Your tonsils
and adenoids are two examples of lymph nodes.
The lymph nodes also assist the spleen and the bones in producing
new white blood cells.
What are the lymphatics?:
Traversing your entire body like your blood vessels is another network
of thin tubes carrying a fluid called lymph. You cannot see these
tubes like you can spot the veins on your hand. But they travel with
the blood vessels carrying nutrients from your food and white blood
cells all over your body.
What does it do?:
The lymphatics are vitally important. Lymph carries
white blood cells - a vital component of the Immune system that protects
the body from infections. Whenever your body is attacked by infections
white blood cells reach the infected site fast. Then using the lymphatics
other white cells are called to this area, and together a host of
cells work together to control the infection.
What are lymph nodes?
At many points along its path the lymph channels pass through small
oval structures called lymph nodes. These act as centres where the
white blood cells mature, accumulate, or rest along the way. The throat
area, the groin and the armpits are some of the areas where there
are many lymph node present in groups. Often, when there is an infection
like a sore throat, lymph nodes increase in size because a lot of
white blood cells accumulate in it to prepare for fighting the infection.
What does it do?
FUNCTIONS OF THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM2
1. IT CLEANSES the tissue on a regular basis and removes waste and
cells in acute conditions like injury or necrosis. The lymph system
absorbs excess fluid, proteins, toxins, electrolytes, and debris.
Thereby maintaining optimal functioning as it retains the integrity
of the connective tissues.
2. IT RESTORES essential substances to the blood circulation that
have escaped from the cells into the tissues by passing the fluid
through lymph nodes.
3. IT REGULATES the levels of fluid in cells to ensure proper pressure....swelling
is an indication of reduced lymph flow.
4. IT TRANSPORTS lymph cells and hormones, etc. throughout the body.
The lymph system may also play a guardian role to isolate infection
as it helps generate immunocompetent cells in the nodes.
5. IT FACILITATES the movement of fatty acids that have been absorbed
from the small intestines back to circulation in the bloodstream.
ORGANIZATION OF THE LYMPHATIC PATHWAYS
When plasma is filtered by blood capillaries, it passes into the interstitial
spaces; it is then known as interstitial fluid. That fluids movement
between blood capillaries and body cells depends on hydrostatic and
osmotic pressures. When this fluid passes from interstitial spaces
into lymph capillaries it is called lymph. Lymph from lymph capillary
plexuses is then passed to lymphatics that run toward lymph nodes.
At the nodes, afferent vessels penetrate the capsules at numerous
poínts and the lymph passes through the sinuses of the nodes.
Efferent vessels from the nodes either run with afferent vesseis into
aiiother node of the same group or pass on to and another group of
nodes.
2 Lymph Drainage Therapy I, Bruno Chickiy
How does it work?
The lymphatic system saturates every cell and it
gathers into the lymphatic vessels (much like rain saturates the ground
and the moisture gathers and makes it way via streams, to rivers,
to the lakes and oceans, then up to the clouds and begin again.....)
which carries lymph fluid to lymph nodes which are small bean-shaped
structures that filter or remove waste, bacteria, and other harmful
substances from the lymph. There are many lymphatic vessels and lymph
nodes around the lungs.Consider the lymph nodes as a filter. As the
fluids bathing the lung tissues move in their normal cycle to carry
away the above mentioned waste, the fluid is collectd in the nodes
and from there enters the lymph channels.These images are unable to
show the 'inner-ocean' bathing the tissue. A saturated sponge is a
useful image for that visual.
 
Just in
from a client that used the self help 'Breast Drain' as taught in
this class…..
“This is how I understand the doctor's
comments to me--and also my own observations. Years and years
of lumpiness and tenderness seem to be a thing of the past--and
it didn't take very long for that change to occur…….
In the meantime, by all means share that information--I have
done so with my daughters. And, again, thank you very much for
the original information.”
The lymphatic system is an amazingly
complex structure.
It works hand in hand with both
the blood circulatory system and the digestive system.
Consider...the body is approximately 70% fluid.
Part of this work is based on perceiving the body as a fluid system.
When one manually addresses the body as a fluid system, hydraulic
principles become applicable. When these principles are applied
to the Lymphatic system dramatic
results are often common.
These techniques can additionally be effective
for...
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addressing the lymphatic component within
varicose veins
The following heartwarming story
was shared with Taum after Chris completed the one day class on
‘correcting the Lymphatic system’ in Winston/Salem,
NC....and used the technique!!!
JACOB
His parents, Joanna and Adam, brought two-year old Jacob to me.
Recent success with Jacob’s grandfather, Bugs, led the grandparents
to recommend message therapy for Jacob’s respiratory problems.
The late Roger Bliss had introduced me to the Lauren Berry Method
of Message Therapy. After Roger’s death, Taum Sayers traveled
from Truckee, California to North Carolina periodically to see Roger’s
clients and teach classes. I had recently completed the lymphatic
class under Taum, and Mary, Jacob’s grandmother, hoped that
something could be done to help her grandson.
Jacob, diagnosed with suspected Cystic Fibrosis, had been hospitalized
seven times for pneumonia in his brief two years. His blood oxygen
levels were so low that, when he slept, his lips would turn blue,
making his mother constantly fearful. He had very little appetite.
The local hospital had sent Jacob home and advised Joanna that there
was little more that could be done to alleviate Jacob’s condition.
Making no promises, I agreed to work on Jacob. I did a lymphatic
chest drain and messaged his back to widen the spaces between his
ribs – intending to increase his lung capacity. During the
procedure, his lips turned pink and his breathing became noticeably
easier. He went home, ate three hot dogs and, according to his grandmother,
still has good color. She reported that he hasn't had a sniffle
in the two months since treatment.
At the time, I was dismayed that Jacob cried loudly during the treatment.
In retrospect, his crying probably helped open his lungs and assisted
in the healing process.
Only one treatment was needed to increase Jacob’s oxygen intake
and to alleviate the constant fear of his parents.
Christopher Ingalls
"Taum Sayers is approved by the National
Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
as a continuing education provider.
Provider # 152386-00"
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