“Did you know that your calf muscles do far more than just move your legs? While they’re essential for walking, running, and maintaining balance, they also play a crucial role in your body’s detoxification process.”
Brain fog, sleep issues, blood clots, varicose veins, restless legs and edema are some of the problems faced from lack of calf circulation exercise. Every time you walk, rise on your toes, move from sitting down to standing or stretch, your calf muscles squeeze and contract deep veins and lymphatic vessels in your legs.
So this is the little known secret: Calf muscles are known as the second heart, propelling toxic lower body waste fluid upwards against gravity and valves prevent the fluid from flowing back. The pump action of the calves are necessary for good blood circulation to the heart. Since the the body’s main garbage collection system is the lymph, regular exercise of these muscles are important. Calf movement drains fluids from the lymphatic system, releasing toxins and cellular waste.
Helpful hints to detox the lymphatic system:
- Regular walking, walk barefoot if you can, do 100 toe raises twice a day;
- Herbal compresses- such as rosemary tea, foot and calf baths – soak for 20min, include light Epsom salts;
- Upward dry brushing from ankles to thighs and as always a good warm massage;
- Always remember to drink water and stay hydrated, it helps to flush out the waste.
Go ahead, try these simple methods to help detox your lymphatic system.
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