I know February is usually reserved for issues of the heart. On top of Cupid’s target practice and all those tiny heart-shaped candies (which, ironically, are made of sugar, corn syrup, and corn starch), Congress has required the President to proclaim February “American Heart Month” since 1963.
After nearly 50 years of outright neglect, the lymphatic system is finally demanding a month of its own. Since none of the other months volunteered to adopt the lymph node as a mascot, February graciously agreed to work double-duty.
Isn’t she sweet?
Since many of us know very little about the lymphatic system, I thought it would be good to kick off Love Your Lymph Month with an audiovisual description of this neglected system. Your trusty cellulite analyst scoured the Youtube depths for a quality video that explains the inner workings of the lymphatic system.
This is what I came up with:
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I know, it’s not going to win an Oscar anytime soon. But it’s only the first ever Love Your Lymph Month, so what did you expect? Apparently, American Heart Month has a much bigger film budget.
I wanted to share a video that is more cutting-edge, like this short video by the Lymphatic Research Foundation. It is a much higher quality, but you have to view it directly on Youtube. The first half describes the importance of the lymphatic system in overall health while the second half focuses on the Foundation.
The goal of Love Your Lymph month is to raise awareness of this vital but neglected system. If you have a moment to comment, please let us know if you learned anything new from either of these videos or if you have any specific questions to address in Love Your Lymph month. (It might make February feel better about taking on another part-time job. But with the economy the way it is, you know, a month’s gotta do what a month’s gotta do…)
You might also like:
Interview with Dr. Thomas Cowan on Lymphatic Health
What is the Lymphatic System and How Does it Work?
What is the Lymph Theory of Cellulite?
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I wonder if I buy my lymph flowers if it will feel less neglected?
That's the spirit, Lee!
I love Lymph Month. I can't want to find out what I don't know the rest of the month. It just might catch on, you know.
I hope it does, Corrie! I've been researching the lymphatic system for awhile now, and I'm still shocked at the info I'm discovering in preparation for Love Your Lymph month. For example, I just found out what one of the nation's leading heart surgeons (he was on the team that performed the first successful heart transplant in the US) thinks about the link between the lymphatic system and cardiovascular disease. This is info everyone should know. I hope February gets to work spreading the lymph love!
Melissa, have you looked in Lymphatic Flushes, such as http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45tLuqMrup0?
This is something I've tinkered with a bit, too, although I have seen dramatic results like the other things we've talked about. Maybe I should add this back into the mix, too?
Laurie, that video is too funny! But I do think she is on to something. About seven years ago, a masseuse found a very sore spot in the middle of my back. She worked on it the entire hour, but she said she wouldn't be able to get rid of it. She was right. Seven years later, I still have soreness in this exact spot. Recently, I've wondered if it has something to do with the lymphatic system. It is located in the same spot as my right lymphatic duct. In any case, massage is a good way to stimulate the lymphatic system in general, so I think these techniques are a good idea. The one on the side of the leg… That's a good one!