YOUR LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
YOUR LYMPHATIC SYSTEM – are a collection of organs, ducts and tissues that has the dual role of draining tissue fluid (lymph) back into the bloodstream and of fighting infection. Lymph is drained by a system of channels (lymphatic vessels). White cells produced by the bone marrow, thymus and spleen are present in lymph nodes or circulate through the lymphatic system, providing defenses against infection. Lymph is constantly moving around the body but this system has NO pump of its own like the heart. Lymph is circulated by movement of your body’s muscles: a system of ONE way valves in the lymphatic vessels ensures that it moves in the right direction. Exertion also pushes fluid from body tissues into the bloodstream.
When my granddaughter was diagnosed with lymphangioma behind her eye, we naturally panicked. There was only ONE doctor at that time that we could find in the US that was skilled in any procedures to help. Their view was to shrink the blood vessels that surrounded her optic nerve through injections designed to shrink. A very risky procedure for her eyesight.
This was before my formal “training” in Holistic Health Care but we naturally sought out any “natural” approach we could take toward healing and we first thought of Bryon Jones of Virginia Beach Acupuncture who simply said…”If it’s lymphatic, I can help”. Bryon is a friend and he went to high school and college with my daughter before entering his schooling and training in Acupuncture. Bryon is our “Family GO TO” for regular preventive and help with any health problems. He explained how we could manipulate the lymph tissue through manual massage and help keep it moving when it became “backed up”. He showed us the pressure points to work with and though we had the first surgery as suggested which helped for a short time….the lymphatic massage was the answer and our blessing! Keeping her lymph system strong and moving with some manipulation as needed —we are proud to state that she has not had a swollen outbreak in years and years. The Dr’s said that when she got sick at all and especially when she went through puberty, to expect routine outbreaks. NOT the case! P. T. L. ! At the first sign of cold, virus or even a tiny bit of swelling around the eye, the manipulation begins. NEVER again has she had the outbreak she first had. Thanks, Lord and thanks for Bryon Jones of Virginia Beach Acupuncture!
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