The Importance of a Healthy Lymphatic System
Working with the lymphatic system is an integral part of getting a patient out of pain and getting them well. The lymphatic system encompasses lymph fluid, ducts, nodes, vessels and organs. The purpose of the lymphatic system is to carry lymph fluid between tissues and cells. Lymph fluid contains white blood cells, proteins, toxins, waste products, foreign particles, and chemical by-products. The lymphatic system's organs and glands consist of the adenoids, thymus gland, tonsils, appendix, Peyer's patches of the small intestine, and spleen. The lymphatic system acts as a filtration system. Unlike a water filter, in which a filter can be changed every six months or so, our bodies do not have this as an option. Since we don't have the option of changing our filters, we have to work with what we have to keep this system functioning properly. The importance of keeping this system moving is to clear the body of toxins and to get rid of harmful microorganisms and waste from