MOVEMENT

Proper lymphatic flow requires body movement. Since the lymphatic system does not have a heart to pump it, its upward movement depends on contraction of skeletal muscles. These muscle contractions force tiny one-way valves of the lymphatic system to open and close and push the fluid to the subclavian veins.

Movement is a natural lymph flush. The more you move your body, the more your muscle contractions will create an intrinsic, systemic lymphatic response.

One of the best ways to activate lymph flow is walking. Walking is a weight-bearing activity that creates gravitational pulls on the lymphatic system each time you take a step. Other lymph stimulating movements include: biking, dancing, pilates, yoga, rebounding, swimming, and weight training.