Question 1

1. Dehydration

Accepted Answer

The lymphatic system is reliant on water to Keep flushing the systems, maintaining the balance of the body fluids, help move lymph up the body and removes waste from the body. So, it is crucial to drink enough water & to know how to keep the lymphatics working well. As like a stream if you reduce the water it clogs up and stops flowing.

Question 2

2. Lack of Movement

Accepted Answer

The movements we make during everyday activities involves the contraction and expansion of various muscles in the body. These muscle movements in turn serve to massage and squeeze the tissues around them, forcing excess fluid out of the tissues and into the lymph vessels.

Question 3

3. Immune System

Accepted Answer

A major player in the body's immune system, it is the primary site for immune system cells that react to antigens (toxin or foreign substance) presented or found by the cells. When an antigen is recognized, an immunological cascade begins, involving the activation and recruitment of more and more cells, the production of antibodies and the recruitment of other immunological cells such as macrophages. It is important to make sure it is flowing properly and that toxins are not getting blocked up in the lymph nodes.

Question 4

4. Stress

Accepted Answer

Chronic stress is a common cause of many chronic health problems. It can lead to blockage of the lymphatic system. When we are under stress, our bodies create stress-fighting hormones which result in free radical waste products that can lead to a variety of health problems, and so managing your stress levels would be very helpful.

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