Lymph: The Recycling System
Physical and emotional signs


lymph anatomical diagram











Section of enlarged human lymph node (low power view) showing numerous enlarged lymphoid follicles, each composed of a mantle of dark stained small lymphocytes surrounding a pale stained germinal center. Lymphoid follicles, lymph node











anatomical diagram, lymph. Note: lymph is found in every organ and tissue of the body
 Lymph is a watery, slightly yellow liquid found in the lymphatic vessels of one's body. These vessels act as a drainage system for the body. Just as blood circulates throughout one's body, so does the lymph liquid. Lymphatic vessels range in size from very large to microscopic and are found in every organ and tissue of the body. These lymphatic vessels flow alongside one's blood vessels. However, unlike blood, lymph does not flow because of a heart pump. Lymph is slowly coaxed by the movement of the body's muscles until it empties back into the blood vessels just above the heart.

The actual lymph fluid is formed when liquid plasma and protein from the blood ooze out of their capillaries and are then picked up by the almost transparent lymph capillaries (vessels). However, it is not only excess fluid from the blood that is picked up, but also, nutrients, hormones, waste products of the cells, bacteria, cancer cells, and cellular debris. Also present within the lymph are lymphocytes, which disable harmful foreign invaders. During circulation, lymph passes through countless lymph nodes stationed throughout its pathways. Each lymph node acts as a filter helping to destroy microorganisms and cellular debris. Besides helping to maintain the body's fluid balance and defend the body against disease, the lymph absorbs digested fats from the intestines and transports them to the blood.

Physical Signs traditionally associated with toxins in the lymph system
When the lymphatic system becomes overly toxic, it leaves a great deal of unprocessed waste throughout one's body. This leads to a weak immune system, frequent colds, and an overall cloudy & weighted feeling throughout the body.

Primary Signs
- Frequent Colds & Infections
- Tiredness
- Lethargic Body
- Tender Lymph Nodes

Secondary Signs
- Low immune response
- Poor muscle tone
- Spontaneous bruising
- Hemorrhoids
- Cellulite formation
- Pale Skin
- Extremely thin
- Problems with sense of taste
- Lip problems
- Heaviness & weakness of extremities
- Yeast Infections
- Eating disorders
- Food intolerance


Emotional Signs traditionally associated with toxins in the lymph system
The lymphatic system relies on muscle contractions to move lymph throughout its vessels. Without muscles the lymph would not flow through its own vessels. However, when the lymph becomes toxic there is a continual need for movement to break up the toxins in the body. This is manifested emotionally as a feeling of continual agitation, the need to move, to break up the toxic lymph. It also creates cloudy thoughts because toxins are not being processed.

Primary Signs
- Agitation
- Over Stressed
- Muddy Thinking
- Difficult to Relax or Sleep

Secondary Signs
- Worry
- Failing Memory
- Brooding
- Self Pity
- Obsessive compulsive disorders
- Stubbornness