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Anxiety - High Cholesterol - The Gut - The Heart - The Liver - Inflammation - The Kidneys - The Lymphatic System - The Nervous System - The Pancreas - The Pineal Gland - The Reproductive System - The Thyroid
The Lymphatic System
When your diet is predominantly acid forming, your hormones become out of balance, your food then ferments and putrefies instead of properly digesting, and excessive mucus and inflammation is produced. Your blood becomes toxic and your lymphatic system becomes clogged. This is called disease by many. (Dr. Morse)
When the lymph system is not functioning properly there is a buildup of catarrh and mucus. It has been established that catarrh and acids are the beginning of many diseases. Lymph goes into tissue where blood cannot penetrate and picks up toxic material in the form of acids and catarrh that must be illuminated. These toxins are then passed through the eliminative channels of the lymph glands and kidneys. (Dr. Jensen)
The physical body is a city unto itself. Your immune and lymphatic systems act like a police force and sanitation department, all wrapped into one. The lymphatic system picks up the trash from each house in the city (each cell); trash will vary, of course, depending upon the “lifestyle” within each house/cell. The lymph system, along with its immune cells, has the job of protecting and keeping your body clean. (Dr. Morse)
Structure & Function
"The lymphatic system acts as your septic system. It provides not only protection for cells, but serves to remove wastes as well. Cells eat and excrete like you do, only on a much smaller scale. The blood carries the nutrition and fuels to the cells, and your lymph system removes the by-products and wastes caused from metabolizing these nutrients and fuels. The lymph system consists of the lymph fluid, lymph vessels, lymph nodes, spleen and the thymus gland:" (Excerpted from The Detox Miracle Sourcebook)
Lymph Fluid: The lymph fluid is an alkaline, translucent fluid that flows from the cells to the venous blood supply via the lymph vessels. Your lymph fluids act as the water that carries the wastes from your toilet to the septic system. Lymph fluid removes approximately 10 percent of the total fluid supplied by the blood system to a cell. The lymph fluid is the medium or “plasma” that carries a host of substances that need to be removed from cells, as well as substances that are used to protect the cell. These include: Excessive unused proteins (including albumin and globulin, etc.) Salts and ions Gases and toxic, metabolic wastes Ureas Fats (possible anti-inflammatory compounds) Glucose Hormones, steroids and enzymes Unused nutrients, especially artificial vitamins Parasites (bacteria, etc.) Chemical toxins, sulfa drugs, chemical medications, etc. Minerals (unusable by cells) Immune cells, especially lymphocytes (T- and especially B-cells), macrophages (monocytes), etc. Dying body cells (due to atrophy or acidosis) Fats from the small intestinal tract and liver, which are absorbed through small lymph vessels called lacteals. There is not a “heart” to pump and pressurize your lymph system, so your lymph fluids move by means of the following methods:
Pressure changes that are reflected through the blood vascular system.
Contraction of your skeletal muscles, which are activated through movement and exercise.
Contraction of smooth muscle stimulation.
Lymph Vessels: Lymph vessels extend throughout your body and mimic your blood vessels, except they are larger. The lymph capillaries (and blood capillaries) extend into the interstitial areas of all cells. Blood plasma that leaves the blood capillaries nourishes and carries energy factors to cells. The cells’ wastes from metabolizing these elements are excreted into what now has become the interstitial fluid, which is collected into the small capillaries of the lymph system.
Lymphatic Capillaries: The small capillaries lead into the larger lymph vessels (veins with valves) and off to the lymph nodes and filtering organs, like the spleen, liver, tonsils and appendix, etc. The lymphatic vascular bed moves throughout the body in the same way your blood vessels do.
The Thoracic Duct: The thoracic duct, which begins in the abdomen, acts as an enlarged sac, which receives lymph vessels from the lower extremities (limbs) and pelvic areas, including the stomach and intestines. This thoracic duct moves upward through the thorax, picking up lymph vessels from the ribs (intercostal areas), then moves to the left subclavian area (trunk), where it recedes and drains the left upper extremities. The left jugular trunk also drains here, which allows the left side of the head and neck to drain properly. The right side of the head, neck and thorax drain or are connected to the right lymph duct. As the lymph flows through the lymph vessels toward the subclavian veins, it passes through the lymph nodes, which contain macrophages to phagocytize (consume and destroy) bacteria or other pathogens (antigens). Once the lymph fluid is cleaned, neutralized and filtered by the lymphatic ducts it reenters the body.
Lymph Nodes: You have thousands of small septic tanks called lymph nodes throughout your body. Your lymph nodes are bean-shaped holding tanks, or “septic tanks,” that are used by your lymph system to filter, neutralize, bond and destroy pathogens (toxins), antigens, etc. They consist of a fibrin net, which serves as a filter for lymph cells. Lymph nodes range in size—from that of a small penny to almost the size of a quarter. The lymph nodes consist of: Lymphocytes (including T and B cells); Neutrophils Plasma cells Macrophages (large amounts); Antigens; Antibody molecules. The main network, or grouping, of lymph nodes are in the neck, upper shoulder and chest area. These serve as filters for the head area (cervical nodes) Axilla (arm pits), which filter the thoracic (chest) areas and upper extremities (axillary nodes) Groin area for pelvis and legs (lower extremities, inguinal nodes) Mesentery or abdominal area (filters the gastrointestinal tract)
The Tonsils: When the lymph system becomes overburdened with toxins, parasites, weakened cells from acidosis, mucus, metabolic wastes, etc., your lymph nodes will become enlarged and swollen. Your tonsils are an excellent example of this. Dairy products and refined sugars cause a lot of mucus production from the mucosa, which in turn causes congestive problems (including sinus, throat, bronchi and lungs, etc.). When the tonsils swell from this massive overload, sore throats, inflammation and mucus discharge are some of the symptoms. Colds and flu are another symptom of congestion needing to come out. When doctors remove tonsils because of a lack of understanding about congestion and the lymphatic system, it sets up a chain reaction. Removing the tonsils causes a burden in the lymphatic system (in the surrounding tissues). This then leads to stiff necks, cervical spine deterioration, pressure build-up in the brain, ears, eyes (glaucoma), etc. Most doctors do not know how to aid the body in ridding itself of this congestion. Detoxification is the only true answer to this problem. Tissue removal and the treatment of symptoms with sulfa drugs (antibiotics) only add to the problem.
The Spleen: Your spleen is an oval-shaped, semi-dark red organ. It is located on your left side (upper left quadrant), to the left of and behind (posterior to) the stomach. In the embryo stages, the spleen served as a red- and white-blood-cell creator. However, shortly after birth, the spleen produced only lymphocytes and monocytes (WBCs). The spleen is full of the type of lymphocytes called macrophages, which remove pathogens and toxins of all kinds from the blood and lymph. The spleen acts as a blood reservoir or holding tank where blood is stored for emergencies. The spleen also destroys weakened, toxic and old blood cells, creating bilirubin from their hemoglobin. Bilirubin gives bile its unique color. Keeping your spleen healthy helps to keep your immune, lymphatic and blood systems healthy. In spiritual circles, the spleen reflects the lower mind (called the “causal mind”), where duality or creation truly starts. Your spleen is the vehicle for the universal mathematics that affect your physical body. Its spiritual color is orange.
Thymus Gland: The thymus gland consists of two pinkish/gray, flat-looking, symmetrical lobes and is located in the middle of your sternum (mediastinal) in front of (anterior to) and above your heart. Each lobe of the thymus gland has several lobules. However, as in many glands, there is a cortex (outer portion) and a medulla (inner portion). The outer portion is full of lymphoid tissues containing many cells called thymocytes. The medulla has some thymocytes but mostly contains large corpuscles (Hassall’s). The thymus gland is considered the master gland of the immune system. It is large in children, but becomes much smaller with age. Because of diet and lifestyle, the thymus can be almost completely atrophied by the time of old age.
Pressure changes that are reflected through the blood vascular system.
Contraction of your skeletal muscles, which are activated through movement and exercise.
Contraction of smooth muscle stimulation.
Lymph Vessels: Lymph vessels extend throughout your body and mimic your blood vessels, except they are larger. The lymph capillaries (and blood capillaries) extend into the interstitial areas of all cells. Blood plasma that leaves the blood capillaries nourishes and carries energy factors to cells. The cells’ wastes from metabolizing these elements are excreted into what now has become the interstitial fluid, which is collected into the small capillaries of the lymph system.
Lymphatic Capillaries: The small capillaries lead into the larger lymph vessels (veins with valves) and off to the lymph nodes and filtering organs, like the spleen, liver, tonsils and appendix, etc. The lymphatic vascular bed moves throughout the body in the same way your blood vessels do.
The Thoracic Duct: The thoracic duct, which begins in the abdomen, acts as an enlarged sac, which receives lymph vessels from the lower extremities (limbs) and pelvic areas, including the stomach and intestines. This thoracic duct moves upward through the thorax, picking up lymph vessels from the ribs (intercostal areas), then moves to the left subclavian area (trunk), where it recedes and drains the left upper extremities. The left jugular trunk also drains here, which allows the left side of the head and neck to drain properly. The right side of the head, neck and thorax drain or are connected to the right lymph duct. As the lymph flows through the lymph vessels toward the subclavian veins, it passes through the lymph nodes, which contain macrophages to phagocytize (consume and destroy) bacteria or other pathogens (antigens). Once the lymph fluid is cleaned, neutralized and filtered by the lymphatic ducts it reenters the body.
Lymph Nodes: You have thousands of small septic tanks called lymph nodes throughout your body. Your lymph nodes are bean-shaped holding tanks, or “septic tanks,” that are used by your lymph system to filter, neutralize, bond and destroy pathogens (toxins), antigens, etc. They consist of a fibrin net, which serves as a filter for lymph cells. Lymph nodes range in size—from that of a small penny to almost the size of a quarter. The lymph nodes consist of: Lymphocytes (including T and B cells); Neutrophils Plasma cells Macrophages (large amounts); Antigens; Antibody molecules. The main network, or grouping, of lymph nodes are in the neck, upper shoulder and chest area. These serve as filters for the head area (cervical nodes) Axilla (arm pits), which filter the thoracic (chest) areas and upper extremities (axillary nodes) Groin area for pelvis and legs (lower extremities, inguinal nodes) Mesentery or abdominal area (filters the gastrointestinal tract)
The Tonsils: When the lymph system becomes overburdened with toxins, parasites, weakened cells from acidosis, mucus, metabolic wastes, etc., your lymph nodes will become enlarged and swollen. Your tonsils are an excellent example of this. Dairy products and refined sugars cause a lot of mucus production from the mucosa, which in turn causes congestive problems (including sinus, throat, bronchi and lungs, etc.). When the tonsils swell from this massive overload, sore throats, inflammation and mucus discharge are some of the symptoms. Colds and flu are another symptom of congestion needing to come out. When doctors remove tonsils because of a lack of understanding about congestion and the lymphatic system, it sets up a chain reaction. Removing the tonsils causes a burden in the lymphatic system (in the surrounding tissues). This then leads to stiff necks, cervical spine deterioration, pressure build-up in the brain, ears, eyes (glaucoma), etc. Most doctors do not know how to aid the body in ridding itself of this congestion. Detoxification is the only true answer to this problem. Tissue removal and the treatment of symptoms with sulfa drugs (antibiotics) only add to the problem.
The Spleen: Your spleen is an oval-shaped, semi-dark red organ. It is located on your left side (upper left quadrant), to the left of and behind (posterior to) the stomach. In the embryo stages, the spleen served as a red- and white-blood-cell creator. However, shortly after birth, the spleen produced only lymphocytes and monocytes (WBCs). The spleen is full of the type of lymphocytes called macrophages, which remove pathogens and toxins of all kinds from the blood and lymph. The spleen acts as a blood reservoir or holding tank where blood is stored for emergencies. The spleen also destroys weakened, toxic and old blood cells, creating bilirubin from their hemoglobin. Bilirubin gives bile its unique color. Keeping your spleen healthy helps to keep your immune, lymphatic and blood systems healthy. In spiritual circles, the spleen reflects the lower mind (called the “causal mind”), where duality or creation truly starts. Your spleen is the vehicle for the universal mathematics that affect your physical body. Its spiritual color is orange.
Thymus Gland: The thymus gland consists of two pinkish/gray, flat-looking, symmetrical lobes and is located in the middle of your sternum (mediastinal) in front of (anterior to) and above your heart. Each lobe of the thymus gland has several lobules. However, as in many glands, there is a cortex (outer portion) and a medulla (inner portion). The outer portion is full of lymphoid tissues containing many cells called thymocytes. The medulla has some thymocytes but mostly contains large corpuscles (Hassall’s). The thymus gland is considered the master gland of the immune system. It is large in children, but becomes much smaller with age. Because of diet and lifestyle, the thymus can be almost completely atrophied by the time of old age.
What Harms It
Many foods that people routinely eat clog and over-burden the lymphatic system. Colds, flu, allergies, sinus congestion, bronchitis, lung issues— including pneumonia and asthma (with adrenal weakness)—along with mumps, tumors, boils, lymphomas, skin rashes, dandruff, etc., are nothing more than an over-burdened, congested lymph system. All dairy products (pasteurized or raw), refined carbohydrates (complex sugars), irritants (peppers, cola, etc.), toxic chemicals, foreign protein (meat, etc.) cause a lymphatic response of the mucosa, namely excessive mucus production. Furthermore, these substances can be harmful to cells, especially inviting parasitic invasion. Your lymphatic system’s job is to try to stop this “terrorist” attack within the tissues of the body. However, once the body becomes over-bombarded with this mucus from the lymph system, the mucus itself then becomes the problem. It can block proper cellular function, causing hypoactivity of the respective organ or gland. Again, an example of this response is seen in the body’s reaction to dairy foods. Their proteins are so abrasive, concentrated and harmful to us that ingesting them creates excessive mucus production. It creates such a chain reaction that you can feel this mucus building up in your sinus cavities, throat and lungs. This causes you to lose your sense of smell, taste and hearing, and impedes your breathing. It also congests your thyroid gland, eventually affecting your whole body in a multitude of ways. It’s ironic that we drink milk for calcium when its effects can lead to the body’s inability to utilize calcium.
Low blood pressure (adrenal glands), lack of exercise or inactive lifestyle, impacted bowels, and congested kidneys and skin will all cause your lymph system to back up. Over-consumption of proteins (many of which are abrasive [foreign] to the body), acids, and mucus-forming substances (milk, complex sugars, etc.) will also burden your lymph system, causing it to become congested and stagnant. All of this together creates a heavy immune burden and response, and cellular autointoxication leading to cellular hypoactivity and death. In my opinion, this is where cancer originates. (Dr. Morse)
Signs of Imbalance
Many foods that people routinely eat clog and over-burden the lymphatic system. Colds, flu, allergies, sinus congestion, bronchitis, lung issues— including pneumonia and asthma (with adrenal weakness)—along with mumps, tumors, boils, lymphomas, skin rashes, dandruff, etc., are nothing more than an over-burdened, congested lymph system.
Fresh juicy fruits, especially grapes and citrus, have an astringent affect on the body, drawing and neutralizing toxicity; all fruit feeds a high frequency electrical charge to the body's cells and acts like lightning, quickly reminding the cellular dna of its light-filled origins. Living water through living foods improves flow throughout the body and releases lymphatic blockages. Especially recommended are citrus, celery, and cucumbers in any form. Botanicals such as Mullein, Cleavers, and Marshmallow align with and strengthen the body's cleansing and protection abilities also support her ability to defend itself as an individual comprised of space-mist amidst a sea of particles whose true nature has no boundaries.
Botanical Allies
Astragalus – Astragalus is an immune-enhancing herb that also promotes lymphatic drainage. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years as a 'life-force strengthener' and to remove congestion throughout the body. Astragalus is an adaptogen and as such it helps protect the body against various stresses, including physical, mental, or emotional stress.
Red Clover – Red clover has been used universally throughout time in healing and detoxification teas. As a blood purifier, it also has a particularly strong action on the lymphatic system, helping to improve lymph flow and drainage. As such it supports the entire body through toxin removal, with notable actions on the skin, blood, and lymphatic system.
Cleavers – A pleasant tasting and mild lymphatic cleanser, Cleavers appears early in the season, just in time for a spring cleanse that stimulates lymphatic circulation. Cleavers also possesses diuretic and nutritive qualities, helpful to the kidneys in flushing out waste, toxins, and excess fluid, while supporting the entire body’s healing and detoxification process.
Calendula – One of the best herbs for lymphatic drainage due to its bitter compounds and antioxidants that stimulate detoxification, and especially decongesting the lymphatic system. Calendula moves the lymphatic fluid and cleanses the entire lymphatic system. It is especially helpful for clearing chronic congestion and accumulated metabolic waste.
Chicory root - Chicory was grown along the banks of the Nile in Egypt for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians used the root extracts for liver and heart health. Rudolf Steiner, like other traditional herbalists and physicians, considered the benefits of chicory to be due to its bitter constituents. These have an affinity to substances in the human organism that have not yet been broken down by digestive and metabolic processes and that still contain some of their original, external identity. Chicory helps bring the nutritive materials to the periphery of the body, where they help build the skin, bones, nerves, and muscles. Thus, chicory strengthens those tissues that digest and assimilate food, the blood that carries the nutriment, and the periphery in which the nutriment is deposited—skin, senses, nerves.
Dandelion root – Related to Chicory, Dandelion and Chicory both have a white milky sap within their roots resembling lymphatic fluid, showing their affinity for the Lymphatic system. Dandelion is a star detox plant, with multiple applications in detox and healing. Dandelion grows well in disturbed and polluted areas, like many purification herbs, and has thus developed a resistance to an array of harmful substances with an ability to remove unwanted waste from the body.
Mullein leaf – Mullein is another multi-faceted herb, with multiple applications and uses. Mullein is anti-catarrhal and lymphatic; most often thought of as a lung tonic, relaxing sore lungs and relieving deep congestion, Mullein is commonly applied topically to reduce swelling and especially swollen lymph glands. It may also be used effectively as an internal agent to relieve systemic lymphatic congestion, as it is utilized here in this formula.
Blessed Thistle – The bitter compounds in Blessed Thistle stimulate healthy digestive and support liver function, healthy stomach acid balance and the immune system.
Cornflower – Beneficial to the kidneys, liver, nervous system and lymphatic system, Cornflower is pleasant tasting and aesthetically pleasing gentle detoxifier and nutritive plant. Cornflower is also said to promote digestion and improve resistance to infections.
Red Clover – Red clover has been used universally throughout time in healing and detoxification teas. As a blood purifier, it also has a particularly strong action on the lymphatic system, helping to improve lymph flow and drainage. As such it supports the entire body through toxin removal, with notable actions on the skin, blood, and lymphatic system.
Cleavers – A pleasant tasting and mild lymphatic cleanser, Cleavers appears early in the season, just in time for a spring cleanse that stimulates lymphatic circulation. Cleavers also possesses diuretic and nutritive qualities, helpful to the kidneys in flushing out waste, toxins, and excess fluid, while supporting the entire body’s healing and detoxification process.
Calendula – One of the best herbs for lymphatic drainage due to its bitter compounds and antioxidants that stimulate detoxification, and especially decongesting the lymphatic system. Calendula moves the lymphatic fluid and cleanses the entire lymphatic system. It is especially helpful for clearing chronic congestion and accumulated metabolic waste.
Chicory root - Chicory was grown along the banks of the Nile in Egypt for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians used the root extracts for liver and heart health. Rudolf Steiner, like other traditional herbalists and physicians, considered the benefits of chicory to be due to its bitter constituents. These have an affinity to substances in the human organism that have not yet been broken down by digestive and metabolic processes and that still contain some of their original, external identity. Chicory helps bring the nutritive materials to the periphery of the body, where they help build the skin, bones, nerves, and muscles. Thus, chicory strengthens those tissues that digest and assimilate food, the blood that carries the nutriment, and the periphery in which the nutriment is deposited—skin, senses, nerves.
Dandelion root – Related to Chicory, Dandelion and Chicory both have a white milky sap within their roots resembling lymphatic fluid, showing their affinity for the Lymphatic system. Dandelion is a star detox plant, with multiple applications in detox and healing. Dandelion grows well in disturbed and polluted areas, like many purification herbs, and has thus developed a resistance to an array of harmful substances with an ability to remove unwanted waste from the body.
Mullein leaf – Mullein is another multi-faceted herb, with multiple applications and uses. Mullein is anti-catarrhal and lymphatic; most often thought of as a lung tonic, relaxing sore lungs and relieving deep congestion, Mullein is commonly applied topically to reduce swelling and especially swollen lymph glands. It may also be used effectively as an internal agent to relieve systemic lymphatic congestion, as it is utilized here in this formula.
Blessed Thistle – The bitter compounds in Blessed Thistle stimulate healthy digestive and support liver function, healthy stomach acid balance and the immune system.
Cornflower – Beneficial to the kidneys, liver, nervous system and lymphatic system, Cornflower is pleasant tasting and aesthetically pleasing gentle detoxifier and nutritive plant. Cornflower is also said to promote digestion and improve resistance to infections.
From the Apothecary
Diet: A living, raw food diet consisting mainly of fruits; full of antioxidants and astringents, they clean, enhance, rebuild and restore the health of your cells. Especially are effective in restoring lymphatic circulation and lowering excess fat, The most astringent fruits are grapes and citrus fruits.
Lifestyle: The lymphatic system does not have it's own pump and relies on the body's movements, from the flow of blood to the and involuntary contraction and expansion of the heart to the voluntary muscle contractions resulting in movement to circulate the lymphatic fluid manually. Gentle exercise; stretching, yoga, hiking, swimming, even mild running are what the body needs to move the lymphatic system.
Dry brushing with a skin brush or loofah in the direction of the circulatory system from extremities to the center of the body with an emphasis on lymphatic hubs flowing toward the heart then kidneys.
Lifestyle: The lymphatic system does not have it's own pump and relies on the body's movements, from the flow of blood to the and involuntary contraction and expansion of the heart to the voluntary muscle contractions resulting in movement to circulate the lymphatic fluid manually. Gentle exercise; stretching, yoga, hiking, swimming, even mild running are what the body needs to move the lymphatic system.
Dry brushing with a skin brush or loofah in the direction of the circulatory system from extremities to the center of the body with an emphasis on lymphatic hubs flowing toward the heart then kidneys.
Seen in the Iris
Just inside the periphery of the Iris may be observed white cloudy areas that usually can be seen all around the periphery if this pattern is present. This is called the Ring of Harmony in Rayid or the lymphatic rosary in tradtional iridology. This pattern relates to the immune system, the lymphatic system and particularly the throat area. There is a possibility of swollen throat glands, tonsils or thyroid difficulty at some stage of life. These people have trouble with boundaries just as the immune system relates to defending self and not self. The inability of to respect one's own time and energy, ones own needs from those of others can lead to suppression of the immune system. For example footballers who play injured for the sake of the team may develop arthritis later in life- an immune condition of the bones (Of course the placing of ice on injuries helps to develop arthritis by slowing down the flow of blood and life force in that area !). The harmony pattern types are called God's social workers because they seem ever ready to try to improve the state of life and the world. Their awareness is global, hence assisting people from other nations and cultures and a likely interest in the environment. These people have empathy and compassion for others and actually sometimes take on the pain of others. If someone in a room is having a bad day emotionally a person with a Harmony Pattern will often unconsciously take on this energy. Strangers may tell their story to this type and leave feeling much better while the Harmony Pattern type feels exhausted. These people are learning to value themselves, to say 'No' when tired, to rejuvenate their energy by relaxation practices. They benefit from singing, laughter, massage and jogging to move the lymph. One of the main lessons of this pattern is to accept life the way it is rather than exhausting oneself trying to create Utopia. It is good to improve situations but not from a basis of agitation, non-acceptance and exhaustion.
From Dorothy Hall's "Iridology"
Seen in the Iris: Lymphatic Rosary
Observe: Just inside the periphery of the iris, small, white beads, clouds or pearls, resembling a rosary. Indicates: Congestion, stagnation, swelling and enlargement of the lymphatic tissues. When lymphatic circulation becomes sluggish and congested with toxic wastes, small cloud-like spots appear in the irises. This sign may show up as a small series of white beads or pearls, concentric with the curvature of the iris periphery, often but not always, near the outer rim. Lymphatic congestion may also show up as individual spots located in single organs.
Upon close examination, the individual spots are seen to be enlarged, raised up from the surface of the iris and congested. White corresponds to acute activity, yellow to subacute; brown to chronic or degenerative. (Jensen)
When Lymphatic Tophi appear inward from the skin ring, this confirms congested lymph deeper in the tissues. Lymphatic Tophi appear in random areas or create a full circle as in the lymphatic rosary. Tophi appear in uniquely different shapes and sizes, and vary in color from normal white, to brilliant white in an acute eliminative phase, or yellows, ochres, oranges, greys and browns during inflammatory, toxic, aging, trauma, and disease processes.
There is quite a different sign which also appears in the circulation zone (and is found more commonly in the irises of young people), signifying lymphatic slowness and yet another pile-up of rubbish not being efficiently removed. Like the sodium ring, the lymphatic rosary can show as a complete circle, this time of glistening white 'beads' like pearls, around the iris rim. A partial lymph blockage can show as just a few spots or beads at the outer rim of the particular zone affected. Acute lymph blockage at the right foot may show only a couple of white beads at the outer edge of the right iris at 6 o'clock. If the body is then unable to clear out this small rubbish pile-up, the colour of the beads can deteriorate through yellow (if swelling, pain and enlarged lymph nodes occurr) to the brown stage, which is a much more serious situation.
Browns, as you recall, mean a chronic stage of illness has been reached where not only are the rubbish-bins not being emptied today, but there is not much likelihood of their ever being emptied completely without extensive muck-raking. Many serious degenerative processes of ill-health can start in lymphatic. But even if your iris is showing brown rubbish remains, it is still possible to burn out the rubbish lymphatic beads. (Dorothy Hall)
Observe: Just inside the periphery of the iris, small, white beads, clouds or pearls, resembling a rosary. Indicates: Congestion, stagnation, swelling and enlargement of the lymphatic tissues. When lymphatic circulation becomes sluggish and congested with toxic wastes, small cloud-like spots appear in the irises. This sign may show up as a small series of white beads or pearls, concentric with the curvature of the iris periphery, often but not always, near the outer rim. Lymphatic congestion may also show up as individual spots located in single organs.
Upon close examination, the individual spots are seen to be enlarged, raised up from the surface of the iris and congested. White corresponds to acute activity, yellow to subacute; brown to chronic or degenerative. (Jensen)
When Lymphatic Tophi appear inward from the skin ring, this confirms congested lymph deeper in the tissues. Lymphatic Tophi appear in random areas or create a full circle as in the lymphatic rosary. Tophi appear in uniquely different shapes and sizes, and vary in color from normal white, to brilliant white in an acute eliminative phase, or yellows, ochres, oranges, greys and browns during inflammatory, toxic, aging, trauma, and disease processes.
There is quite a different sign which also appears in the circulation zone (and is found more commonly in the irises of young people), signifying lymphatic slowness and yet another pile-up of rubbish not being efficiently removed. Like the sodium ring, the lymphatic rosary can show as a complete circle, this time of glistening white 'beads' like pearls, around the iris rim. A partial lymph blockage can show as just a few spots or beads at the outer rim of the particular zone affected. Acute lymph blockage at the right foot may show only a couple of white beads at the outer edge of the right iris at 6 o'clock. If the body is then unable to clear out this small rubbish pile-up, the colour of the beads can deteriorate through yellow (if swelling, pain and enlarged lymph nodes occurr) to the brown stage, which is a much more serious situation.
Browns, as you recall, mean a chronic stage of illness has been reached where not only are the rubbish-bins not being emptied today, but there is not much likelihood of their ever being emptied completely without extensive muck-raking. Many serious degenerative processes of ill-health can start in lymphatic. But even if your iris is showing brown rubbish remains, it is still possible to burn out the rubbish lymphatic beads. (Dorothy Hall)
Lymph Spirit
Spiritually speaking, your blood and lymph system is a reflection of spirit. It enhances and nourishes you, but it also cleans and educates you. If it becomes “bottled up” or stagnant, you become bottled up and stagnant. Disease sets in and death can occur. Clean and open all the pathways within yourself and let spirit (blood and lymph) flow through you unobstructed. This will bring a sense of well-being that’s unimaginable. (Dr. Morse)
This supreme Ojas is known as the physiological aspect of consciousness, which means it is the body’s most refined substance that most resembles consciousness itself. It resides and is stored in the heart and supports not only the health, immunity, and vitality of the body—it supports the spiritual process as well.
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