Keeping our body healthy is essential to achieve a good quality of life. There are exercises as well as natural therapies that contribute to having it. We will talk to you about lymphatic drainage.
First of all, we must explain what is lymph? It is a clear liquid that runs through the lymphatic vessels, these are thin channels that transport waste and immune system cells. They are important because they are responsible for protecting us from diseases and infections and also function as a system for cleaning and draining tissues towards blood circulation.
The body produces about 3 liters of lymph per day that is gradually incorporated into the blood. If a lymphatic vessel is blocked, the fluid accumulates in the affected area, causing swelling. The truth is that keeping our lymphatic system healthy is not that simple, mainly due to our busy lifestyle. A sedentary lifestyle, a diet poor in nutrients and abundant in toxins, as well as environmental pollution are some of the reasons why it could collapse. For this reason it is important to get the lymph moving. Some of the advantages are:
– Excrete toxins from the body
– Reduce cellulite
– Strengthen the immune system
– Strengthen the nervous system
– Lose weight
– Improve skin tone
– Contribute to blood circulation
We suggest some exercises that can contribute to better circulation of this liquid.
Clavicle massage
Lie on your back on a flat surface and cross your arms over your chest so that your fingers are under your collarbones and press these areas.
Inhale when you are at rest and exhale when you press.
Perform 15 to 20 repetitions
Rocking back and forth with the feet
Stand in an upright posture with your arms close to your body and your legs together.
Stay on your toes and then slowly lower yourself back down and back onto your heels.
Maintain regular breathing
Perform 20 repetitions
Solar plexus massage
This exercise can be done standing or sitting, the important thing is that the back is straight
Bring the thumbs and index fingers of both hands together, so that they simulate tweezers.
Inhale deeply and place your fingers together under your ribs, in the solar plexus.
Round your back and put pressure on this point with your fingers.
Stay in this position and then straighten your back.
Extremity shaking
Lie on your back on a flat surface
Raise your arms and legs by slightly bending them and shake them simultaneously
Maintain a regular breathing rhythm
Perform this exercise for 1 to 3 minutes
Pressure on knees
Sit on a flat surface and bring the soles of your feet together so that your knees are bent.
Place your hands on your knees and press down
Breathe normally
Perform 30 repetitions
Legs towards the chest
Lie on your back on a flat surface and stretch your legs.
The exercise consists of bending your legs so that your knees come as close to your chest as possible. Return to original position
It should be done at a fast but tolerable pace so that breathing does not become too fast.
Inhale when you stretch, exhale when you contract
Perform 20 repetitions
PRONAPRESA
"Because prevention is better than cure"
