Your lymphatic system is like your body’s own sewer system, collecting waste, toxins, and excess fluids and transporting them out of the body. But unlike your blood, which is pumped by the heart, lymph doesn’t have a central motor. It relies on movement, breath, and manual stimulation to keep things flowing.
When lymph is blocked or stagnant, toxins build up. This can lead to puffiness, inflammation, and skin that just looks tired. Alcohol and smoking only make things worse, as both dilate blood vessels and promote fluid retention—further overwhelming an already sluggish system.
By stimulating lymphatic flow, you’re essentially giving your body a boost in flushing out waste, calming inflammation, and rebalancing your internal environment—all of which show up in the mirror.
