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08/04/2025

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08/03/2025

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“Lighthouses don't go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.” ( Anne Lamott )

There’s light buried in your soul: the same light that gives life to everything around you.
Let your light shine so brightly, that you illumine a pathway for others to find their way out of the darkness!
Wishing you a wonderful evening... Be blessed with peace....

Mitra ➡ Tips That Change Your Life ❤☀

07/31/2025

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07/28/2025

On Jeopardy the other night, the final question was, How many steps does the guard take during their walk across the Tomb of the Unknowns? ------ All three missed it ---

This is really an awesome sight to watch if you've never had the chance Very fascinating.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

1. How many steps does the guard take during their walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why?

21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.

2. How long do they hesitate after their about face to begin their return walk and why?

21 seconds for the same reason as answer number 1

3. Why are their gloves wet?

Their gloves are moistened to prevent losing their grip on the rifle.

4. Do they carry their rifle on the same shoulder all the time and if not, why not?

They carry the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb.

After their march across the path, they execute an about face and move the rifle to the outside shoulder.

5. How often are the guards changed?

Guards are changed every thirty minutes, twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.

6. What are the physical traits of the guard limited to?

For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, they must be between 5' 10' and 6' 2' tall and their waist size cannot exceed 30.' Other requirements of the Guard:

They must commit 2 years of life to guard the tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on or off duty.

They cannot swear in public and cannot disgrace the uniform or the tomb in any way. After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. There are only a little over 600 presently worn.

The guard must obey these rules while serving as guards or for the rest of their lives if they choose.

The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat and cold from their feet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt.

There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform.

Guards dress for duty in front of a full-length mirror.

The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone, nor watch TV.

All off-duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. A guard must memorize who they are and where they are interred.

Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe E. Lewis (the boxer) and Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy, (the most decorated soldier of WWII) of Hollywood fame.

Every guard spends five hours a day getting their uniforms ready for guard duty.

ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.

In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington , DC , our US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment.

They respectfully declined the offer, 'No way, Sir!' Soaked to the skin, marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be afforded to a serviceperson.

The tomb has been patrolled continuously, 24/7, since 1930.

God Bless and Keep Them

I don't usually suggest that many posts be reshared, but I'd be very proud if this one reached as many people as possible.

We can be very proud of our young men and women in the service no matter where they serve.

Duty - Honor - Country

IN GOD WE TRUST

07/19/2025

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07/19/2025

Interesting

💡 The Lymphatic System in Disease: Your Body’s Silent Alarm System

When we think about disease, we often focus on symptoms: pain, fatigue, inflammation. But behind the scenes, the lymphatic system is almost always involved—whether as a first responder, a drainage system, or a victim of overload.

Often misunderstood and overlooked in conventional medicine, the lymphatic system plays a critical role in both the progression and healing of disease. Let’s explore how this vital network functions when the body is in distress—and why supporting it may hold the key to recovery.

🧬 What Is the Lymphatic System?

The lymphatic system is a vast network of vessels, nodes, and organs that:
• Transport lymph fluid, containing immune cells and waste products
• Filter toxins, bacteria, and cellular debris through lymph nodes
• Support immune surveillance through lymphoid organs like the spleen and tonsils
• Aid in fluid balance, nutrient absorption (especially fats), and tissue detoxification

In short: it’s the detox, drainage, and defense system of the body.

🔥 How Disease Affects the Lymphatic System

When the body is under stress—whether due to infection, inflammation, autoimmune dysfunction, or cancer—the lymphatic system is often the first to react and the last to recover.

1. Infections (Viral, Bacterial, Fungal)
• Lymph nodes swell as they filter pathogens and mount immune responses.
• Lymphangitis (inflammation of lymph vessels) may occur during acute infection.
• Chronic infections may exhaust immune resources, slowing lymph flow and leading to toxicity accumulation.

2. Autoimmune Conditions
• In diseases like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, or Lupus, the immune system turns on itself.
• The lymphatic system becomes hyperactive and inflamed, leading to enlarged nodes and stagnant flow.
• Lymphatic overload contributes to tissue damage, joint swelling, and chronic fatigue.

3. Cancer and Metastasis
• Cancer cells often hijack the lymphatic system to spread (metastasize) to other areas.
• Certain cancers (like lymphoma) originate in lymph tissues.
• Surgical removal of nodes (e.g. in breast cancer) or radiation therapy can lead to lymphoedema—a chronic condition of lymph fluid buildup.

4. Metabolic & Inflammatory Conditions
• Conditions like obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease reduce lymphatic vessel contractility.
• High levels of inflammation, cytokines, and oxidative stress impair lymph transport and weaken immune barriers.
• This results in sluggish drainage, tissue puffiness, and slow healing.

5. Neurological Disorders
• The glymphatic system (a specialized lymph system in the brain) clears out cellular waste during sleep.
• In conditions like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, or multiple sclerosis, impaired glymphatic flow may worsen disease progression.
• Chronic neuroinflammation can also affect lymphatic drainage through the cervical chain.

🧭 What Happens When the Lymphatic System Itself Becomes Diseased?

Sometimes, the lymphatic system is not just a victim—it’s the primary site of pathology.
• Lymphedema: Accumulation of lymph fluid due to damaged or missing lymph vessels (can be congenital or acquired).
• Lymphoma: Cancer of the lymphocytes—can be Hodgkin’s or non-Hodgkin’s type.
• Lymphangiectasia: Abnormal dilation of lymph vessels, often seen in the gut.
• Castleman Disease: Rare disorder involving lymph node overgrowth and systemic immune dysfunction.

These conditions require specialized care, but they all highlight how crucial the lymph system is in overall health.

💚 Why Supporting the Lymphatic System Matters in Disease

Even when not the direct target, the lymphatic system is involved in nearly every chronic illness. Supporting it can:
• Accelerate detoxification
• Reduce inflammatory load
• Improve immune function
• Relieve tissue congestion and pain
• Enhance recovery after surgery, infection, or trauma

🌿 Ways to Support Lymphatic Function in Chronic Illness

✅ Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) therapy
✅ Movement (especially rebounding, walking, stretching)
✅ Hydration with minerals to keep lymph fluid mobile
✅ Anti-inflammatory nutrition (low sugar, gluten-free, rich in antioxidants)
✅ Castor oil packs, dry brushing, contrast showers
✅ Deep breathing and vagus nerve support

✨ Conclusion

The lymphatic system may be silent—but it speaks volumes through swelling, stagnation, and immune chaos. In many chronic diseases, it isn’t just involved—it’s overwhelmed.

Understanding the lymph’s role in disease opens the door to more comprehensive, integrative care—and reminds us that sometimes the most powerful healing tools are the ones working silently beneath the surface.

07/18/2025

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07/13/2025

🦠 Understanding Lyme Disease and the Lymphatic System 🌿

Lyme disease, caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, is the most common vector-borne illness in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s transmitted through the bite of infected black-legged ticks (commonly called deer ticks). But beyond the rash and flu-like symptoms, Lyme disease has a deeper impact—especially on your lymphatic system, which plays a crucial role in your immune defense and detoxification.

🧬 What Happens During Lyme Disease?

When Borrelia enters the body:
• It invades connective tissue, blood, and organs.
• It can evade the immune system by changing its surface proteins.
• It triggers a chronic inflammatory response, often mimicking autoimmune diseases.

💡 The Role of the Lymphatic System

Your lymphatic system is your body’s frontline defense:
• It filters pathogens, cellular debris, and toxins through lymph nodes.
• Lymphatic vessels transport immune cells to infection sites.
• It helps regulate inflammation and tissue repair.

But in Lyme disease, this system often gets overwhelmed or dysregulated.

🌀 How Lyme Disease Affects the Lymphatic System

1. Lymph Node Swelling (Lymphadenopathy)

One of the earliest signs of Lyme is swollen lymph nodes—especially near the tick bite. This indicates the immune system is reacting, but it can also signal lymphatic congestion.

2. Persistent Inflammation

Lyme can trigger chronic inflammation that damages lymphatic vessels, leading to:
• Impaired drainage
• Edema or fluid retention
• Neurological symptoms if glymphatic drainage (brain-lymph link) is affected

3. Biofilm Formation and Detox Impairment

Borrelia can form biofilms—protective barriers that make it hard for antibiotics and immune cells to clear the infection. These biofilms clog lymph vessels and suppress detoxification, keeping toxins trapped in the body.

4. Secondary Immune Dysregulation

Over time, the immune system may misfire, leading to autoimmune-like symptoms, joint pain, chronic fatigue, and even lymphatic vessel inflammation (lymphangitis).

💪 Supporting Your Lymphatic System with Lyme

While treating the infection is primary, lymphatic support can enhance healing and reduce symptoms:

✅ Therapies:
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) – helps decongest stagnant lymph and flush toxins
• Infrared saunas – support detox pathways
• Dry brushing and rebounding – stimulate lymph flow
• Hydration + herbal support (like red root, cleavers, and echinacea)

✅ Nutrition:
• Anti-inflammatory diet (low sugar, gluten-free, whole foods)
• Support for mitochondria and glutathione production
• Binders (like activated charcoal) to mop up toxins

🧠 BONUS: The Glymphatic Link

Lyme can impair sleep and cause brain fog. That’s partly due to its effect on the glymphatic system—the brain’s lymphatic-like network that clears waste during sleep. Poor glymphatic flow = more neurological symptoms.

📚 Research & References
1. Steere AC, et al. (2004). The pathogenesis of Lyme disease. NEJM
2. Miklossy J. (2008). Chronic inflammation and amyloidogenesis in Lyme neuroborreliosis. Journal of Neuroinflammation
3. Puri BK. (2016). Glymphatic system dysfunction in neurological Lyme disease. Medical Hypotheses
4. MacIntyre CR, et al. (2019). The biofilm challenge in Lyme disease. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
5. Schutzer SE, et al. (2011). Distinct cerebrospinal fluid proteomes differentiate post-treatment Lyme disease from chronic fatigue syndrome. PLoS One
6. Dumler JS, et al. (2021). Lymphatic system as a conduit for tick-borne pathogen dissemination. Trends in Parasitology

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07/11/2025

07/11/2025

🧪 Lymph Class #8: What Happens When Lymph Slows Down?
Welcome back to class, Lymphies! 💚
You’ve learned what the lymphatic system does — but what happens when it doesn’t do its job properly?

Let’s talk about what goes wrong when lymphatic flow slows, stagnates, or becomes congested — and how that affects your whole body.

🛑 When Lymph Becomes Sluggish…
Your lymphatic system relies on movement, hydration, and muscle contraction to stay active. But when it gets overwhelmed or neglected, things can back up fast. This is called lymphatic stasis or congestion.

Here’s what can happen when lymph slows down:

🧯 1. Inflammation Builds
Lymph fluid carries away cellular waste, inflammatory byproducts, and dead cells. If this slows, your tissues become inflamed, sore, or swollen — especially around joints or post-injury areas.

🩻 Think: puffy knees, tight shoulders, or stiff hands.

🦠 2. Immune Function Drops
Your lymph nodes are like immune outposts. If lymph flow is sluggish, it’s harder for your body to detect and fight infections. This can lead to frequent colds, swollen glands, or chronic fatigue.

😷 A tired lymph system = a tired immune system.

🌡️ 3. Toxin Buildup
Without lymphatic movement, your body struggles to remove:

Environmental toxins
Hormonal waste
Cellular debris
This can lead to skin breakouts, brain fog, bloating, and mood swings.

⚖️ 4. Fluid Retention & Weight Imbalance
Sluggish lymph can cause fluid pooling in certain areas — usually legs, ankles, underarms, or face. This isn't just “water weight,” it's stagnant lymph. It can make weight loss harder and hormonal balance trickier.

🧠 5. Nervous System Dysregulation
Fun fact: your glymphatic system (in your brain!) also relies on lymphatic-like drainage. If this system is sluggish, it can cause headaches, brain fog, and poor sleep.

So, what helps keep it flowing?
✔️ Daily movement
✔️ Dry brushing
✔️ Abdominal breathing
✔️ Lymphatic massage
✔️ Hydration (2.5–3L per day!)
✔️ Castor oil packs & sauna sessions
✔️ Laughing, jumping, and hugging (yep, even these help!)

✨ Wrap-Up Thought:
“If you want to feel lighter, clearer, and stronger — start with your lymph.”
Your body wants to heal. Your lymph just needs the right rhythm.

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07/09/2025

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07/04/2025

Interesting!!!

🌿 Rheumatoid Arthritis & the Lymphatic System: A Vital Connection

This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen.

🤲 What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the synovial joints, leading to inflammation, pain, stiffness, and over time, joint damage and deformity.

What many don’t realize is how closely the lymphatic system is tied to the development, persistence, and severity of RA.

🌐 The Lymphatic System: Immune Highway & Drainage Network

The lymphatic system plays a central role in immune regulation and inflammation. It includes:
• Lymph nodes – filtering immune signals
• Lymphatic vessels – draining interstitial fluid
• Immune cells – coordinating responses to antigens

When RA flares, this system becomes both activated and overwhelmed.

🔍 Key Connections Between RA & the Lymphatic System

1. Early Lymph Node Involvement
• In early RA, enlarged lymph nodes near inflamed joints are often present.
• These nodes process the immune signals that trigger the autoimmune attack.
• Studies in RA models show that lymph node activity predicts disease flares.

2. Impaired Lymphatic Drainage
• Inflammation in the joints produces excess fluid and immune cells.
• The lymphatic system attempts to drain this, but becomes congested.
• This contributes to swelling, pain, and lymph node tenderness.

3. Lymphatic Dysfunction in Chronic RA
• Over time, chronic inflammation damages the structure and function of lymphatic vessels.
• Lymph flow slows or stagnates, further intensifying immune responses.
• This feedback loop perpetuates the autoimmune attack.

⚠️ The Vicious Cycle
1. Autoimmunity triggers synovial inflammation.
2. Inflammation floods the tissues with cytokines and immune cells.
3. Lymphatic vessels struggle to keep up.
4. Lymph node congestion and vessel damage follow.
5. Inflammation worsens → immune confusion continues.

🛠️ Supporting Lymphatic Function in RA

✅ 1. Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

Gentle massage can:
• Ease swelling and pain
• Improve lymphatic circulation
• Support detoxification of inflamed tissues

✅ 2. Movement & Low-Impact Exercise
• Joint-friendly activities like walking, rebounding, and stretching promote natural lymph flow.

✅ 3. Medications That Reduce Lymphatic Stress
• Anti-TNF therapies like infliximab or etanercept reduce inflammatory cytokines.
• JAK inhibitors help regulate immune signaling, indirectly supporting lymphatic recovery.

✅ 4. Emerging Therapies
• Experimental use of VEGF-C (a lymphatic growth factor) in animal models has shown promise in restoring lymphatic flow and reducing arthritis severity.

🧠 Final Thought

Rheumatoid arthritis is not just a joint disease—it’s a whole-body immune dysregulation with deep lymphatic involvement.

When the lymphatic system is impaired, inflammation lingers, joints swell, and healing slows. By supporting lymphatic health, we can improve both symptoms and quality of life for those living with RA.

📚 Research References
1. www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2019.00519/full
2. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6475908/
3. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4397133/
4. www.arthritis-research.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13075-021-02438-6
5. www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2019.00308/full
6. www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2021.820232/full
7. www.arthritis-research.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13075-016-1092-0
8. www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0049017205800319
9. www.health.com/lymphatic-drainage-massage-7253615
10. www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TNF_inhibitor
11. www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janus_kinase_inhibitor

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