Your Body's Garbage Disposal in Watertown WI

The word “toxins” is used to describe poisons, venoms or chemicals that are found in the environment that are harmful to the body in Watertown WI. Sometimes they can even cause disease when present at low concentration in the body. We are ALL exposed to toxins. Our bodies encounter multiple toxins and chemicals on a daily basis which can affect the body negatively. We see them at work (cleaners, chemicals, germs, etc.) at home (candles, fragrance, cleaners, cosmetics) and in the community (air pollution, smoke, fragrance). Even medications that can help in small doses are toxic if not used properly. While we can control some of our exposure to these things, we cannot control everything, but fortunately our body has a process to handle it!

The lymphatic system in Watertown WI

That process is the lymphatic system. The body’s garbage disposal. It takes the toxins and breaks them down into little bits that the body can dispose of. It even helps remove the toxins in the form of bacteria and viruses that can make us sick. When the system is working perfectly, you don’t even know it, but sometimes it gets “overtaxed” and doesn’t work as well as it should, causing inflammation. Have you ever had a swollen lymph node when you’re sick? Your body kicks all the junk from being sick into your lymphatic system which can get backed up and cause these swollen lymph nodes.

One of the keys to staying healthy is taking care of our lymphatic system. Here are just a few ways to do that, and as always, we will go into more depth at the Wellness Class at our office.

1. Exercise: While your heart pumps your circulatory system, and your lungs pump your respiratory system, there is no organ to “pump” your lymphatic system. Movement of muscles in your body is what does that. Therefore, exercise on a regular basis is important to your overall health and wellness, and can help prevent you from getting sick. But when you are sick, you probably won’t feel like moving much. Even getting off the couch or out of bed every hour for 15 minutes to walk around your house will pump this system and ultimately make you feel better.
2. Movement: When movement is hard or painful, you avoid it. Make sure all your joints are moving properly… see your Chiropractor. We also have a vibration plate at the office that helps pump the lymph system. Getting a massage can also help pump your lymphatic system since the masseuse is moving the muscles for you.
3. Drink Water: After getting a massage or chiropractic treatment, drink water. When you exercise or are sick, drink water. Every day……DRINK WATER! The lymph system will get moving, but water is what flushes everything out of the body. Not having enough water in the body can also put stress on the lymph system and clog up your “garbage disposal”.
4. Eat Good Food: Control what you can. Put good food into your body. Eat organic when possible, wash your foods, and minimize processed food. Read labels and avoid junk food. And remember nobody is perfect, any step in the right direction is a GOOD STEP, and don’t be afraid to take it.
5. Detox: When your lymph system dumps toxins from your body, it goes through the kidneys. Your circulatory system eliminates unwanted toxins through your liver. A detox (or cleanse) can help both the liver and kidneys clean out and recover from all their hard work. In essence, a detox is a spa day for your liver and kidney. It is cleaning out your garbage disposal. There are a number of ways to detox. After some research, we like to use the Standard Process 28 day program. You still eat food, but you limit it to what your body can process and heal effectively. You also have 1-3 shakes per day to help with the detoxification. Along the way, you learn a lot about good nutrition, what makes your body feel good, and how to continue eating healthier after the program.