Your lymph system is amazing! It is a network of very fine vessels connected to the blood and circulatory system that helps clean up poisons, drain excess fluid and defend against viruses, bacteria, etc. You can think of it as your body's trash collector. Your body has many lymph nodes, including ones in your armpits, chest, abdomen, pelvis and groin. If they get full of toxins, your lymph nodes may become tender and swollen, like when you have tender lumps in your neck along with a sore throat.

There are many ways to help your lymph system keep your body clean and most of these actually feel good! You can jump on a rebounder (small trampoline), do handstands, gently press the lymph node, get a massage or dry brush your skin. Dry brushing your skin involves getting a natural bristled brush at your local health food store and gently brushing your dry skin before you get in the shower. Brush your limbs and torso toward your heart, as that is the direction your lymph system moves toxins out of your body.

And you were just starting to think that everything good for you had to taste bad or hurt, weren't you?! Now you can enjoy taking care of your lymph system so it can take good care of you!