How to Do a Lymph Cleansing Diet

Lymph is a body fluid that enters the lymph vessels before flowing into one of the lymph nodes and then back into the bloodstream. If you have an infection, excess lymph may flow into the lymph nodes and the nodes may become swollen. Swollen lymph nodes can be painful and are often a sign of a more serious infection. They can cause headaches, sore throats, fatigue and sinus problems. One way to encourage lymph drainage is to put yourself on a lymph cleansing diet. Although you do not only need to eat these foods to maintain proper lymph node health, incorporating these foods into your diet will help.

Instructions

1

Clean each vegetable thoroughly. Cut off any inedible ends and finely chop the carrots, broccoli and onions. Cut the kale and spinach into small, easy-to-eat pieces.

2

Use 2 gallons of distilled water. Distilled water is collected condensed water that has been boiled, so it is pure and lacks the minerals and deposits most bottled and tap water contains. Place the distilled water in a large pot and heat on high until it boils.

3

Once the water is boiling, add the onion, carrots and broccoli. Let simmer for about an hour before adding the kale and spinach. Add the leafy vegetables and simmer covered for 1 hour.

4

Place the soup in a large plastic container and keep in the refrigerator. If you run out of soup throughout the detoxification process, feel free to make more. You may eat as much of the soup as you'd like during your diet.

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Eat this soup three times a day for at least 3 days. After 3 days, you can incorporate more healthful foods such as fruit and lean protein into your diet. You may still want to eat the soup for at least one meal a day until your lymph nodes have drained completely.