08/16/2025
🧠 What Does Stress Do to Your Lymphatic System & Organs? 🌊💆♀️🌿
Your lymphatic system is a silent river flowing through your body — removing waste 🗑️, fighting infections 🦠, and keeping inflammation in check 🌱.
But when chronic stress moves in, it can throw this delicate balance into chaos, affecting not just lymph flow but the health of your organs too.
1️⃣ Brain & Nervous System 🧠⚡
• Stress effect: Triggers the “fight or flight” response, releasing excess adrenaline and cortisol. This constricts blood and lymph vessels, slowing brain detox via the glymphatic system.
• Lymphatic impact: Poor brain waste clearance → brain fog, memory lapses, and tension headaches.
2️⃣ Thyroid & Endocrine System 🦋🛎️
• Stress effect: Cortisol can disrupt thyroid hormone conversion (T4 → T3), slowing metabolism.
• Lymphatic impact: Reduced energy, sluggish lymph movement, and increased risk of fluid retention in the neck/face.
3️⃣ Heart & Circulatory System ❤️💓
• Stress effect: Raises heart rate and blood pressure, thickening vessel walls over time.
• Lymphatic impact: The thoracic duct (main lymph vessel) sits right near the heart — poor cardiac function can limit lymph return to circulation.
4️⃣ Liver 🍃🧪
• Stress effect: Diverts blood flow away from digestion and detox organs, slowing liver enzyme activity.
• Lymphatic impact: Toxins linger longer in the body, creating a heavier load for lymph nodes and contributing to inflammation.
5️⃣ Gut & Immune System 🌾🛡️
• Stress effect: Alters gut bacteria, weakens gut lining (leaky gut), and increases histamine release.
• Lymphatic impact: The gut houses 70% of immune cells (GALT) — when stressed, lymph in the gut becomes more congested, increasing bloating and food sensitivities.
6️⃣ Kidneys & Adrenal Glands 💧🫘
• Stress effect: Adrenal overdrive increases cortisol and aldosterone, causing sodium and water retention.
• Lymphatic impact: More fluid buildup in tissues → swelling in ankles, feet, and under the eyes.
7️⃣ Skin ✨🌸
• Stress effect: Increases inflammatory chemicals and oil production.
• Lymphatic impact: Congested skin lymph = puffiness, acne flare-ups, and slower wound healing.
✅ Lymphatic Self-Care for Stress
• Gentle daily movement (walking, yoga, stretching) 🧘♀️
• Deep diaphragmatic breathing 🌬️
• MLD or RLD sessions 💆♀️
• Prayer, meditation, or journaling ✝️📖
• Herbal teas & clean hydration 💦
• Prioritise restful sleep 😴
If you’re ready to take the plunge into supporting your body from the inside out, give the office a call today & we can get you all set with an appointment •••>
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Shekinah Health & Wellness Center
325 Clyde Morris Blvd #430, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
(386) 206-2929
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