FASTER THAN THE SPEED OF LIGHT

Speeding along its familiar highway transporting cargo faster than the speed of light, they travel in darkness along a well known turnpike until its closest relative takes over. Yes, these drivers are all related and share the same DNA as the driver pauses at each vessel for recognition and exchange. Each small mysterious tank passes along a message and then speeds away until up to 700 intersections have unloaded and reloaded at each node.

These clusters of lymphatic vessels act as filtering stations where their cargos are purified and cleansed. These wonderful little body-housekeepers destroy the harmful substances before returning the purified parts to the bloodstream. The colorless lymph fluid waste products are discarded by individual cells. The oxygen, minerals, proteins and other nutrients seep through thin capillary walls for the body’s nourishment. These valuable substances enter the lymphatic vessels for purification and are returned to the bloodstream.

From the body’s tissues the microorganisms, bacteria, viruses, cancer cells, dead or damaged cells are drained by the lymph and carried to the next node. Meanwhile the nodes produce lymphocytes and antibodies to help the body fight infection. We can only imagine the delight experienced by the cargo drivers at lunchtime when they find the body’s buffet contains fresh fruits and vegetables, and healthy proteins to load up for their onward journey to provide nourishment for the body. Too often cells are overworked and must rush around to dispose of trans-fats and too much starch that can get tossed into fat cells that could add to the obesity problems and other sickness that shorten lives. The body’s lymph works hard and does its best with the foods and tools we provide to build healthy tissue to keep energy and happiness each day. For more information and further details call 757-457-7270.