THE LYMPH SYSTEM v1.2

By Graeme Ward

The lymph system is a transfer system that allows nutrients carried by the arterial blood to be transferred through reverse osmosis or hydrostatic pressure to the lymph then through osmotic pressure from the lymph to the cell.

The lymph relies upon the movement of the body and the contraction of the muscles to push it along. 

Waste from the cell is then transferred from the cell to the lymph through reverse osmosis. 

Some of the waste may then be transferred from the lymph to the venous blood through osmosis. 

The rest of the waste stays within the lymph system. 

There are a number of points to be aware of here.

The relative pressure between the artery and the lymph due to the systolic pressure in the artery.

The relative density of the arterial blood and the lymph fluid.

The relative density and pressure of the lymph and the fluid within the cell prior to absorption of nutrients and after metabolising the nutrients.

The relative density of the lymph fluid after receiving the metabolic waste and the venous blood.

The relative pressure between the lymph and venous blood due to the diastolic pressure.

The lymph system is an open system that is free draining whereas the blood circulatory system is a closed system.

These factors all interact to help maintain homeostasis within the body.

Should one of these be compromised then this affects the whole system and its efficient operation.

Beginning with the flow of nutrients to the lymph system from the arterial blood.

The arterial blood is relatively denser than the lymph fluid.

This means that the flow is reliant upon reverse osmosis, that is the pressure in the denser fluid, the blood, is higher than the pressure in the less dense fluid, the lymph.

Once in the lymph the nutrients are then transferred to the higher density cell fluids through osmotic pressure.

After metabolising the nutrients, the toxic waste produced is then transferred to the less dense lymph by reverse osmosis or hydrostatic pressure.

The toxic waste also includes such things that come from injections, venom from snake bites and stings and from puncture wounds that may not bleed.

 

This increases the density of the lymph and herein lies a potential problem.

If the lymph system has been compromised and the toxins and wastes have built up and the lymph has not been cleaned then the density of the lymph is higher than the density of the venous blood.

This means that the transfer of the toxic waste from the lymph to the vein which would normally be through osmotic pressure, less dense to more dense fluid, is compromised and the lymph pressure needs to be increased above the venous pressure.

Should the diastolic pressure be higher than normal then the pressure in the lymph needs to be higher to compensate.

How is the lymph pressure increased so that the toxicity can be transferred to the vein.

This is done by movement of the joints in the body through muscular contraction.

This not only moves the lymph toward the lymph nodes but also provides localised pressure within the lymph that will allow reverse osmosis to occur and force the toxicity into the vein. 

Should the relative densities and pressures be compromised then the toxicity within the lymph is forced to move to and accumulate within the lymph nodes.

This then reduces the density of the lymph and allows for flow of toxicity from that point on. 

Most of the lymph nodes are located near to joints, this means that toxicity that is temporarily stored in a node can be moved out into the lymph flow to maintain an appropriate density and hopefully the toxicity is pushed into the venous blood. 

Should the vitality of the individual be compromised, then the accumulation within the lymph nodes is not cleared and builds up and often the nodes become painful and inflamed.

 

The toxicity that resides within the lymph nodes is broken down by bacteria. Should the colonisation by the bacteria be compromised by the dietary habits such as the ingestion of foods that have anti-bacterial properties or from the use of anti-bacterial pharmaceutical drugs, then this contributes to the toxicity build up within the node.

The connection with the circulatory system has a bearing on how easily toxicity moves from the lymph into the veins. 

When the diastolic or lower blood pressure is in the range of around 80mm then the reverse osmosis can occur with relative ease and frequency as the joints are moved.

This is due to the difference in pressure between the lymph and the veinous blood necessary for reverse osmosis to occur is relatively constant.

Therefore, if high blood pressure is experienced where both the systolic and diastolic pressure are significantly higher than normal, then the pressure within the lymph needs to be significantly higher if reverse osmosis is to occur.

Often high blood pressure is associated with mobility issues, hence the opportunity for joint movement through exercise of any kind is often compromised.

This then leads to not only slow movement of the lymph but also the lymph nodes becoming long term rather than short term receptacles of toxicity which are periodically emptied.

Whatever is collected in the lymph nodes is broken down by bacteria until such time as the density of the lymph will allow the nodes to eject into the lymph vessels. Once in the vessels then the lymph is transported until it reaches either the right or left lymphatic ducts. These drain into the subclavian veins.

 The Seven Principles of Health (plus One More)

·      Air

·      Water

·      Sunshine

·      Movement

·      Wholefoods

·      Loving Relationships

·      Passion

·      And Spinal Integrity

The question is, “are these principles in this order for any particular reason”?

I believe they are. 

When you come to think of it without air one will surely die within a few minutes unless you are a breatharian, you may survive a little longer. 

Air should ideally be as clean and pure and fresh as ever, used to fill the lungs and oxygenate the body. 

Then released to breathe out waste gasses including carbon dioxide to help the plants in the process of providing oxygen and food. 

Learn the seven rounds of seven and breathing from the belly. It is all so invigorating. 

The seven rounds of seven – breathe in for seven seconds, hold for seven seconds, breathe out for seven seconds and wait for seven seconds then repeat this seven times or as often as you can during the day.

Next on the list is water. 

Without sufficient water we will surely die as we dehydrate and all bodily functions come to a halt. 

Water should be at somewhere around body temperature or somewhat less, avoid ice water if at all possible. 

Pure, clean and live is the rule. 

Well oxygenated having been exposed to sunlight and if not from a running stream then poured from one glass to another two or three times. 

Free of impurities and contaminants.

Sunshine is your friend, your source of energy through sun gazing. 

Sufficient exposure each day on the bare skin to be absorbed and provide that important D vitamin. 

Take care not to sunburn and no chemical sunscreens. 

Maybe a little vegetable oil to help with hydration. 

Develop a healthy suntan.

We can store vitamin D, so if you miss a few days or more of sunshine, don’t fret.

Movement, life is movement, movement is life. 

Walk at least 30 minutes a day, five times a week. 

Walking stimulates all sorts of things in the body. 

It makes you feel good, helps with breathing and helps move the lymph through the body. 

This is the drainage system or the sewer if you like. 

Exercise does not have to be more than a brisk walk, particularly as we get older. 

Along with exercise we need adequate rest, not only sleep but rest for the digestive system and for the mind. 

There is some thinking that suggests we break our daily fast around mid-day and have our last meal around 6PM in the evening. 

This allows the body sufficient time to digest all the food consumed and also to do a house clean each day. 

Metabolism, anabolism and catabolism, each is an important part of keeping the body temple vital and lively. 

Wholefoods are central to the seven principles. 

These ideally should be viable and fresh. Fruit and vegetables in season, seeds and nuts. 

Preferably eaten at least 80% raw. 

A great test for food you prepare to eat is to ask yourself if I plant this will it grow. 

Of course if it is a dead animal, no hope of this happening. 

Whereas a whole tomato or a whole apple will grow from the seeds, just a basic conceptual test. 

Ideally a balance of energy coming from a diet of about 600-700 grams from fruit, 400-500 grams from vegetables, particularly leafy greens, 120-150 grams from starches and 60-90 grams from concentrates/proteins (dried fruit, seeds and nuts). 

At some time it is a good idea to get a set of scales and weigh the food you are eating. 

Remember also that too much good food is just as bad as eating foods of poor quality.

Loving Relationships are so important. 

I think we have all experienced that person that we just love hanging out with, someone we can help however we can to achieve their desires. 

Someone we love and this need not be in a sexual sense. 

Someone we feel comfortable being in the presence off, we can communicate with and share common interests among other things. 

When we are separated we look forward to the next opportunity to meet. 

On the other hand there is the person who we have met the ire and scorn from, someone that makes us feel so bad, a nausea in the pit of the stomach, an ache in the heart and a tear to the eye. 

We do not have any feeling of regret if we are never to encounter that person in any way or form for the rest of our lives. 

Passion, (pass-i(t)-on, pass-ion) is something that we have such a deep interest and understanding off that we would love to share it with everyone we know in order that they too can enjoy the happiness and feeling of wellbeing that we experience. 

Some things we could be passionate about include playing a musical instrument, writing a manuscript, growing a garden or making a toy. 

Anything that we enjoy doing and get great happiness from, we should endeavour to pursue as often as we can.

There is one more principle that some like to add, and that is to ensure spinal integrity. 

This is to ensure that all the nervous system has free flow through the spinal cord too each and every part of the body. 

Many have experienced the pinched nerve or a blocked or partially blocked nerve pathway and the discomfort it causes and the interference with the function of a muscle or joint or organ or something else. 

If possible a visit to a chiropractor to help with relaxing and realigning the spinal column.

 

©Graeme Ward 2016      gjward@graemeward.com

6 July 2016

Recently I had the great pleasure of being interviewed by Anna Kaszycki from Aspire Beyond Greatness. This interview came about after my participation in writing a piece for an upcoming book '1000 Ripple Effects' being written and edited by Stacey Huish. As a result of this interview Anna produced a podcast which is available by clicking the link below.
The topic of the interview is "What advice would you give to your 14 year old self".
I hope that you enjoy listening to the podcast and that you get something from it that helps to uplift your day and life. Namaste 🙏

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p21yvbWhBlI

Introduction to Self Care and Self Education. My Story.

I am reposting this from 2008

A few of years ago a friend tells me about a guy who is going to speak here in town about self care and self education. Sounds real interesting, so I go along and listen and see. I hear this guy speak about whole foods, self care and self education. I like what I hear, it sort of fits well with my thinking. He sure is a smart guy even if he looks like a cowboy, his name is Don Tolman. I meet him briefly and decide to go to his BootCamp.

I go there, this guy really does knows his stuff. We talk some more and I come back home. I'm going to do this juice cleanse, fourteen days, only juice, no other food. Problem, I don't have a juicer. Have to wait, too busy anyway.

Come to another introductory night, this guy must have been studying hard since last time, he makes more sense than ever........ After the talk I meet up with him again, we talk some more. We're like old buddies. Again I go to BootCamp. There is stuff there this time that wasn't there last time, I'm sure. Come back home, I'm really going to do this juice cleanse this time. Finally get a cold press juicer and begin the juice cleanse.

The same day I start I have a series of blood tests and leave all medications to go stale! ........ But wait, I need to back up a bit. Two years prior to all this I suffered an acute heart attack, you know one of those that sixty percent of people don't survive. I knew just enough to be able to recognise the signs and get to hospital real quick. Like I had two stents in my heart within an hour and a half of the first symptoms. Five days later I leave the coronary care unit and come home with instructions to be rigorous with my pharmasuitikill medisins, five different tablets to take for the rest of my life was the message. Also low fat, low salt, low sugar. Didn't realise that low salt leads to the debilitating effects of poor sleep patterns .... Just for starters .... Amazing that, the first thing they do in Hospital is put a catheter in your arm and pour salty water into your blood......... Did I miss something?

OK, I'm into this juice cleanse, (CABALA Juice), haven't taken a tablet since day one. Fourteen days later, I'm feeling real good, do the clay and seeds bit, and the next day, ... well .... that's a whole lot better. Find I've released some weight, in fact about ten percent of my body weight.

I stay with the juice, at least one and a quarter litres a day and start eating some raw fruit and vegetables. This isn't too bad, I know what I'm going to be eating for breakfast, lunch and dinner. That for me is low stress, few choices, not having to figure out the daily meal ritual of industrialised processed empty food. 

Two months after I start the cleanse I have another series of blood tests, time to go see the cardiologist again. You guessed it, lipids down, cholesterol down, LDL down, HDL up, blood sugar down. All parameters within the recommended range, and all achieved without the benefit of pharmasuitikill drugs and their insidious other effects..... Blood pressure normal, heart rate normal, blood condition excellent. The cardiologist warns me that I must take the drugs as this is what the protocols call for otherwise I'll die. There is a warning sticker on statin drug boxes which say do not eat grapefruit while taking this medication... um er poison. Well I'm eating one to two medium sized grapefruit each day including as much of the white as I can. So here I am some years later, still alive, standing and healthier... and no drugs!! Did I miss something? .....

Now I rarely get tired in the late afternoon and I can sleep soundly for six to eight hours. I'm saving myself an inordinate amount of time and money each month by not having doctors visits for prescriptions, prescription fees at the pharmacy and I'm saving the Health Benefits Scheme countless thousands of dollars per year. The fruit and vegetables I juice and eat each day cost me less than what I used to spend on breakfast. Further, I'm saving myself the long term debilitating effects of pharmasuitikill drugs by taking control of my own health care.

Has my investment been worth it?....... You bet it has, just for the self care. Add in the inspirational self education and you have an exceptional package.

Where to from here. I would recommend you consider implementing a raw whole food diet or at the very least a modified one ...... with minimal cooked food.... and I invite you to join me in taking control of your own health.

If you are not able to make it on your own or you feel you would like some assistance then send me an email........ gjward@graemeward.com  ....with the topic raw whole foods and I'll be glad to help.
That is a surefire way to get started on the road to self care, self education and taking control of your own life.
In the pursuit health and happiness, love and kindness. Graeme

Barefooted in Cool Climates

This winter in the southern hemisphere I have purposely done two things. Firstly I have not worn shoes and socks as a matter of course. In the last three months I have worn shoes and socks on five days only. Secondly I take my daily walk barefooted at least four days a week. The other times I wear a pair of five finger running shoes. This is the first time in winter I can recall that I haven’t had cold feet on going to bed or during the day. What I have noticed is that my feet still get warm and sometimes sweaty or cold and wet if it is raining, but they dry off quickly and stay warm.
So my feet are warm. The other thing that always happened during winter was that my heels were rough and had cracks that were often sore and uncomfortable. This winter they are smooth and have no cracks. I rub them each time I shower with a loofah. I found it took a while to get rid of the rough skin, but now it is gone and doesn’t look like returning. 

The other benefit of walking barefooted is to feel the ground, the textures and the warmth and to be grounded.

This is an article that appeared in The Age newspaper in Melbourne 7 April 2013 by Melissa Davey. This is the link http://www.theage.com.au/national/deceitful-big-pharma-accused-of-putting-lives-at-risk-20130406-2he0n.html
The article is as follows....

One Year On From Open Heart Surgery
Most mornings I walk three to four kilometres before breakfast. I like the early morning air which at the moment is mild and dry as there is a prolonged dry, hot spell of weather here in Melbourne. Today for me is a special day in that one year ago I underwent open-heart surgery for a double by-pass graft. Thinking back, I am so grateful for so many things in my life, least of all being able to exercise. A little over a year ago walking was not a pleasurable experience. Even a short walk on flat ground of 100 metres or so would let me know that blood circulation to my heart was seriously compromised. I would experience shortness of breath and mild pain in my arm and chest. Not much fun.
How different is it for me now. I can walk at a pace of about 5 km an hour on flat ground and uphill without as much as having any sign of breathlessness or discomfort whatever. That is so good. Maybe it is diet, fresh air, sunshine, mostly raw fresh fruit and vegetables and exercise with some love and passion in life that  helps. 
I’m particularly grateful to my extended family and friends who gave wonderful support before, during and after my stay in hospital.
Recently I had the opportunity of being a member of the support team for two very good friends, Alan Murray and Janette Murray-Wakelin in their quest to run around Australia. http://www.runningrawaroundaustralia.com . 
There are a number of extraordinary aspects to this quest. They live on raw whole foods only, fruit, vegetables, seeds and nuts. No cooked or processed or animal products whatsoever. Each day they run a marathon, 42.2km in about 6 hrs, come rain, hail or shine, and they have had all the above and more. 
A couple of other things about them is that Janette is a breast cancer survivor of some 10 years and more and both are over 60 years of age. Their website is http://www.runningrawaroundaustralia.com  .
Upon joining the crew which was for me an unexpected call, I was confronted with a couple of possible challenges. Early morning wake up, 4:15A and start running about an hour later, early to bed around 8P. Then there was the food, lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. Was I going to have any detox symptoms as I had not followed a strict raw food diet with the odd black coffee, glass of wine or beer and sometimes bread and on rare celebratory occasions, birthday cake. 
Fortunately the symptoms I had were minor and transcient, a headache that occurred after a couple of days that I was only aware of if I had the time to think about it. The other thing I hadn’t experienced for sometime was was sleeping out under the stars. This was one thing I was so pleased to be able to enjoy.
Each day was similar to the previous one except for changes in scenery, weather and location. During each day we met up with some wonderful people, often curious to know what was afoot. Of course the team were eager to enlighten them. 
Wake up was around 4:15A each day, get ready to run, pack up some of the camp, then start running around 5:15A. During the first week I would pack up the camp and prepare to move. Ping and Maureen, the other crew members usually followed later. After Francine joined and Ping and Maureen left we would usually travel together.  
By around 6:30A I was on the move, albeit not too fast. I only had to travel 12 to 14 km before the first stop at around 7A. This was usually at a rest stop for travellers. 
Would set up for the runners to arrive, often preparing a green smoothie for them to start with. The van was equipped with a large heavy duty battery and an inverter. Charging for the battery was from the car but more from the solar panels mounted on the roof of the van. This was sufficient to power the blender and the juicer along with the computers, light and fridges. Sometimes the charge ran a bit low but sunrise soon changed that. 
After the first stop  of about half an hour, the runners were on their way again. 
Next stop was again 12 to 14 km further on. The runners usually made this at around 10:30A. For the crew it was a leisurely drive as there was no rush. Another rest spot, most times beside the road or just off on a side road. 
A few times when there was rain and wind the runners were not only wet but also cold so the stops were closer together to allow them to dry off, warm up and temporarily have dry clothes. 
More fruit, often just one thing, watermelon, rock melon, oranges, bananas, pineapple or whatever was ripe at the time. 
The last stop before finding a camp for the night was usually at around 36km for the day. 
Sometimes the recharge included avocado, olives and sundried tomatoes as well as more fruit. After this stop the next one was the stop for the night. 
Fortunately there were lots of side roads adjacent to the highway where a reasonably quiet camp could be made. If we were on the coast a diversion to a beach site was preferable. 
This was great for a swim and a wash, a walk along the beach and the salt air. 
Occasionally a caravan park was at the end of the days run. Hot showers and clean clothes, what luxury. More often than not the owners were very accommodating and glad to have us a guests.
We had the occasional visit from friends who lived nearby or were passing through. I had one evening where I was able to visit my dear friends Deb Field and Jerry Jackson. So good to visit friends at home, special time.
Apart from variations in the weather and the landscape, each day had a similar pattern to it. 
After 16 days on the road my tour came to an end. I bid farewell and headed south to Sydney. 
Maybe there is some truth in the adage that if you do something for a fortnight it becomes a habit. What I found was that I’d been driving at about 60 kph most of the fortnight towing the van. Seemed so strange to get into Brad’s car and head south toward Sydney. Soon realised that highway driving was 100 plus not 60. The first hour was a bit of a challenge endeavouring to maintain speed. The next thing was sitting there for so long without a break. Half an hour had been a long stint over the last few weeks. However with persistence and hindsight I knew I could make it. 
I’m so grateful to have the health and been able to experience the last month or so.