Imagine the lymphatic system as the unsung hero of your body's cleanup crew, tirelessly laboring behind the scenes to sweep away toxins and debris. Picture it as an intricate network of vessels, much like underground pipes, weaving through tissues and organs. This internal sanitation network is vital for managing waste, excess fluids, and undesired substances, constantly collecting bodily trash from the spaces between cells (interstitial spaces). Within this system, lymph nodes strategically placed along the vessels act as vigilant sanitation inspectors. Think of them as immune sentinels, ready to identify and eliminate harmful substances or invaders detected in the flowing waste.
But it doesn't stop there – the lymphatic system includes organs like the spleen and glands like the thymus. The spleen, functioning like a central waste management facility, filters blood and recycles old or damaged red blood cells. Meanwhile, the thymus is a training ground for immune-supporting white blood cells, specifically the T-cells (where the "T" stands for thymus).
In essence, the lymphatic system isn't just a cleanup crew; it's a dynamic force that plays a crucial role in maintaining the pH balance of organs. It's the unsung hero quietly ensuring the harmony and well-being of your internal environment.
Lymph stasis (sluggish lymphatic drainage) is a hallmark of every chronic health concern. Every HBH product is formulated to resolve lymph stasis.
Your lymphatic system also produces, stores, and carries white blood cells that fight infections and other diseases. Your body is just like everything else...if you don't get rid of the toxic stuff it will wear it out and wear it down that much faster. Think of how many devices you maintain to keep them running smoothly. Your body needs the same attention and commitment you give your "stuff". You'll make sure you car has clean oil, well the body needs the same attention. This system is the key to your health and youth.
Understanding the importance of the lymphatic system and how it works can provide you the fountain of youth. This system includes the bone marrow, spleen, thymus, lymph nodes, and lymphatic vessels (a network of thin tubes that carry lymph and white blood cells).
Your body was designed to heal and find balance naturally. The lymphatics are one of the key body systems for clearing wastes and maintaining healthy circulation.
The lymphatic system is made up of tissues that produce, store, and transport white blood cells and includes a complex network of vessels. Your lymph nodes are found throughout your body, removing waste from every cell while helping to regulate the immune system.
These complex set of vessels absorb excess interstitial (tissue) fluid and transport this fluid (known as the lymph) to ducts that drain into veins. Lymph nodes and lymphoid tissues in the thymus, spleen and tonsils produce lymphocytes which are white blood cells involved in immunity.
The lymphatic system is addressed upfront because of its importance in nutrient delivery which keeps the immunity strong and waste removed. There is as much lymph as blood in the body with the main difference being a pump – the blood has one and the lymph doesn’t. The lymph has to rely on the physical activity of the individual to maintain its flow. Living in a sedentary culture as we do, there is no doubt that there are a lot of stagnant lymph systems out there due to inactivity alone.
The below graphic outlines the lymphatic pathways.
The condition of the lymph is critical in the delivery of nutrients, especially minerals. We are all aware the pH of the body is the most important environmental aspect of health, and without a good pH poor health is the consequence. In order to create and maintain a proper pH, we must have good mineral status in the soft tissue composed of calcium, magnesium and trace elements. The only way to ensure that these minerals will be taken into the cell to re-alkalize the soft-tissue is by having a balanced lymph chemistry that will enable the minerals to be held in solution long enough to be delivered to the cell. In order for this to occur, adequate quantities of HCL must be produced by the body to maintain the delicate chemical balance of the lymph.
When we consider that most people are doing everything to diminish HCL production, like eating cooked and processed food, salt free diets, stress, drugs (recreational and prescription), poor digestion, and a host of other bad habits, it is no wonder the health of our nation has to rely more and more on drugs to get by each day.
The digestive system is particularly vulnerable to stress especially when it becomes chronic, as the lymphatic system is closely intertwined with the gastrointestinal tract. The largest collection of lymphatic vessels in the body is known as the GALT (gut associated lymphatic tissues) which surrounds the gastrointestinal tract. A healthy GALT system is necessary for maintaining a balanced microbiome and upholding the integrity of the intestinal lining. This barrier helps keep out harmful toxins and pathogens while selectively allowing for absorption of nutrients.
What is microbiome? It's the thousands of different species of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses that can coexist peacefully in a healthy person. It stimulates the immune system, break down potentially toxic food compounds, and synthesize certain vitamins and amino acids
it is no wonder why HCL supplementation is needed these days. However, as the researchers of HCL way back in the 1930’s found out, HCL alone is not enough to create a profound difference in lymph chemistry without a natural-source, potassium activator. When the two are presented in the body together, it creates the acid-base balance of the lymph chemistry. Furthermore, the combination increases the power of the HCL as a global germicide and helps to rid the body of chronic and often hidden infections – another primary reason for poor pH.
HCL supplementation can provide the two basic necessities required to set up a foundation for optimal health and they are as follows:
- Balance lymph chemistry by maintaining the necessary medium for minerals to move in and out of solution for proper delivery of nutrients and removal of wastes.
- To help rid the body of deep, hidden infection that will hinder pH balance due to the fact that the minerals available in the body will go to fight infection instead of re-mineralizing tissue.
Once these two fundamental pillars of health are addressed you will have a foundation to grow from for a lifetime of good health.
A congested lymph can affect almost any part of your body so if you are feeling any of the below symptoms you could benefit from adding a HCL supplement to your daily routines
- Fatigue
- Bloating
- Water retention
- Stiffness, especially in the morning
- Brain fog
- Itchy and dry skin
- Cellulite
- Stubborn weight gain
- Chronic sinusitis, sore throats, colds, and ear issues
- Breast swelling with the menstrual cycle
- Swollen glands
- Cold hands and feet