amazing lymphatic at work

Functions of the amazing lymphatic system:

1. It works with the circulatory system to deliver nutrients, oxygen, and hormones to the cells that make up the tissues of the body.

2. It removes excess fluid, waste, debris, dead blood cells, pathogens, cancer cells, and toxins from these cells and the spaces between them.

3. It collects protein molecules created within the cells and return these proteins must be returned to the bloodstream. Because if the molecules are too large to go through the capillaries of the circulatory system, they must be transported through the lymphatic system until they return to the bloodstream.

4. When lymphedema affects an area the lymph it can't drain properly then becomes stagnant within a rich protein fluid. For this reason lymphedema affected tissues are prone to infections.

5. Aids the immune system in destroying pathogens and filtering waste so that the lymph can be safely returned to the circulatory system.

I Exercise all the time and this is important and also used as a treatment of lymphedema because the movements of the muscles stimulate the flow of the lymph into the capillaries. Wearing a compression garment during exercise also provides resistance to further stimulate this flow. I don't need to wear a compression garment during exercise but since I had a operation on my right leg my doctor has recommended the compressor. So again exercise helps more then just your heart it is healthy for your overall body!