Wellbeing Horizons

07/08/2025

Here’s why Lymphatic Drainage Massage is so beneficial.

🌿 Your Armpit Lymph Nodes: The Unsung Heroes of Upper Body Detox 🌿
💚 A Medical & Lymphatic Breakdown of the Axillary Region

Tucked quietly in your underarms are 20–40 powerful lymph nodes — clinically referred to as the axillary lymph nodes — forming one of the body’s most critical immune surveillance and drainage hubs.

They filter up to 75% of lymphatic fluid from the breast, the entire arm, and portions of the thoracic wall, shoulder, neck, and upper back — making them central to immune function, hormonal regulation, and detoxification.

🔬 Anatomy & Classification: The 5 Axillary Lymph Node Groups
1. Pectoral (Anterior) Nodes
• Location: Along the lateral edge of the pectoralis minor muscle
• Drains: The anterior thoracic wall, upper abdomen, and a significant portion of the breast
• Clinical Relevance: Often the first site of spread in breast cancer metastasis
2. Subscapular (Posterior) Nodes
• Location: Posterior axillary fold near the subscapular vessels
• Drains: Posterior thoracic wall, scapular region
• Key Role: Supports drainage from the back and shoulder girdle
3. Humeral (Lateral) Nodes
• Location: Medial aspect of the humerus (near the axillary vein)
• Drains: Most of the upper limb (excluding lymph from hand and fingers, which may also partially drain into supratrochlear nodes)
• Commonly affected in: Infections of the hand or cellulitis
4. Central Nodes
• Location: Embedded in axillary fat, centrally located
• Receive input from: Pectoral, subscapular, and humeral groups
• Important in: Detecting generalized upper body inflammation or fluid backup
5. Apical Nodes
• Location: Apex of the axilla near the first rib and clavicle
• Drain into: The subclavian lymphatic trunk, then the right lymphatic duct (right side) or thoracic duct (left side), before lymph enters systemic circulation via the venous angle (junction of subclavian and internal jugular veins)

🩺 What Happens When These Nodes Are Overwhelmed?
When axillary lymph nodes become congested or inflamed, they may swell (lymphadenopathy) or fail to efficiently clear lymph. This can result in:

• Regional Lymphatic Edema – Puffiness of the breast, chest wall, or arms
• Axillary Nerve Compression – Causing tingling, weakness, or discomfort in the arm
• Toxin Accumulation – Due to impaired filtering of bacteria, viruses, metabolic waste, and xenobiotics
• Increased Risk for Infection – Lymph stagnation = immune dysfunction
• Poor Wound Healing – Especially in post-surgical recovery or trauma

📍 Where the Lymph Flows: Axillary Drainage Pathways
• From Upper Limb → Humeral Nodes → Central → Apical
• From Breast & Chest → Pectoral Nodes → Central → Apical
• From Back & Shoulder → Subscapular Nodes → Central → Apical
• From All Axillary Groups → Apical Nodes → Subclavian Trunk → Venous Circulation

Remember: 90% of lymphatic fluid from the left upper body drains via the thoracic duct, while the right side drains via the right lymphatic duct. These ducts empty into your bloodstream at the venous angles of the neck.

⚠️ Clinical Signs of Axillary Node Dysfunction or Swelling:
• Palpable, tender lump in the armpit (may feel rubbery or firm)
• Aching or dragging sensation down the arm or breast
• Heaviness, burning, or altered sensation in the upper limb
• Limited range of motion in the shoulder joint
• Skin dimpling or tightness over the breast or chest wall
• Unilateral swelling or puffiness of the hands or arms
• Increased sweat gland activity due to detox congestion

🌸 Therapist’s Tip: How to Support Your Axillary Nodes Gently
✔️ Manual Lymphatic Drainage — focus on proximal to distal drainage
✔️ Axillary pumping (arm above head + deep breathing)
✔️ Castor oil wraps over pectoral region (never during active infection)
✔️ FIR sauna to stimulate lymphatic soft tissue detox
✔️ Movement! Walking, shoulder rolls, and wall angels activate natural drainage
✔️ Hydration + electrolytes = optimal lymph viscosity

💚 Your axilla is not just a fold — it’s a filter, a gatekeeper, and a lifeline for your upper body’s healing potential.
If you’ve ever experienced swelling, sensitivity, or soreness in this area… your lymph is asking for support.

24/07/2025

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11/07/2025

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08/07/2025

Girls have a read. Be careful swimming in lakes

Anyone with GIRLS… please read!!

“Friday morning, Kelci was with a friend and had started getting, what she thought, was car sickness. Later, she had started to run a low grade fever. By the time we got home, it was 103.

When we got to the ER, they pushed two fluid bolus to try and raise her BP. And in the mean time, Kelci had started to turn red and they decided to transfer her to St. John’s Children’s Hospital in Springfield.

After lots of testing, 3 IVs, 1 arterial line and 1 central line and an extremely long night….we figured out what was wrong with our girl.

She had multiple organ failure. Our girl was dying. A parents worst nightmare. She had contracted Toxic Shock Syndrome, not from misuse of tampons, but because she wore one while swimming in the Lake at the Ozarks. The dirty water had absorbed through the string and the bacteria in the water caused Staph Infection, which led to the Toxic Shock Syndrome. She had also become septic (causing the shutdown).

Thank goodness her PICU Dr was able to recognize the red skin syndrome that is a sign of toxic shock.

The first night, our girl was hooked up to at least 5 antibiotics, pressers and still getting fluid bolus. The dr and 5 nurses stayed in her room from the time we got there Saturday, until 4:30am Sunday. They were wonderful!

She is still recovering, but drs say she will make a full recovery with no lasting effects to her organs or body!!”

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05/06/2025

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05/06/2025

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02/06/2025

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30/05/2025

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The Glymphatic System: How Your Brain Cleans Itself While You Sleep

The human brain has its own version of a sewage system—and it activates when you sleep. Known as the glymphatic system, this network clears away metabolic waste and toxic proteins that accumulate during waking hours, including beta-amyloid—the protein heavily linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

Discovered only in the past decade, the glymphatic system relies on cerebrospinal fluid that circulates through channels formed by glial cells. This fluid flushes through brain tissue, especially during deep sleep, removing harmful substances that would otherwise build up and damage neurons.

Researchers at the University of Rochester, along with NIH collaborators, found that the system is most active during non-REM sleep—when the brain is in its slow-wave state. During this time, brain cells contract slightly, increasing the interstitial space between them and allowing waste to be more effectively drained.

With age, however, the efficiency of this system declines. This may explain the strong correlation between poor sleep, aging, and neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

But there’s hope. Studies suggest that improving sleep quality, staying well-hydrated, and reducing chronic inflammation can enhance glymphatic flow. New therapies under investigation include focused ultrasound, brainwave entrainment, and certain sleep-promoting medications designed to optimize fluid clearance.

More fascinating still, this system seems to have daily rhythms tied to our circadian clock—another reason why sleep consistency matters as much as duration. Even short-term disruptions can impair waste clearance, affecting memory, mood, and cognition.

In the future, we may be able to map glymphatic health as a biomarker for cognitive decline and personalize interventions for neuroprotection. Until then, the best prescription is simple: sleep well, every night. Your brain depends on it.

29/05/2025

13/05/2025

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We’re big fans of the Society of Vascular Nurses webinars – and we’re back with another brilliant one! 🎥🛋️
Join and the SVN for ‘On the Sofa: Managing Patients in the Community with Peripheral Arterial Disease – When Should You Escalate?’
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11/05/2025

For some, rather than receiving funeral flowers, many people now prefer to ask family and friends to make a donation to a local charity when a loved one passes away, as a special way to remember them. This creates an ongoing legacy for the deceased, while offering much-needed support to local people. 💗

Supporting us through gifts in lieu of flowers means funds will go directly to our Life Beyond bereavement support programme which offers much needed help and support to a farmer or a farm family in thier time of immense grief and sadness. 🙂

If this is your desire, please get in touch with our Life Beyond team at Rural Support on 0800 138 1678 or email farmsupport@ruralsupport.org.uk