Lymphatic Drainage: Vital to The Body’s Immune Response

The Human lymphatic system, much like the blood vessels and arteries in our body, runs all through the body. This system is a complex one, and has three main missions. It carries away excess fluids, fat and fatty acids to the circulatory system for removal. It is the central part of the immune system. Lymphatic drainage is vital  to overall health.

The lymphatic system has been recognized by doctors for its importance to preventative healthcare. Lymphatic function supports every other system in the body, including the immune, digestive, detoxification, and nervous systems. Many believe that poor lymph health is the underlying cause of a lot of conditions, from cellulite to cancer.

The lymphatic system has no central pump but depends on muscle contraction and manual manipulation to move fluid. Deep breathing is one way we can enhance movement of lymph through our bodies, but our lymphatic system is best stimulated by movement of the body.

Clusters of lymph nodes are located in the arm pits, the groin, because those are constantly moving areas. As we age we become less active, and the normal stimulation needed by lymph nodes to pump lymph fluid around the body. Those nodes filter it, rejuvenate it, and attack biological intruders is not as effective. Lack of lymphatic drainage is one of the reasons that older people are more susceptible to illness.

Whole Body Vibration and the Lymphatic System

Full body vibration therapy contracts 95% of the muscles in the body at once. This movement allows lymphatic fluid to move into and out of the lymph nodes. With these rapid muscle contractions, lymph nodes can drain efficiently, moving white blood cells throughout the body and expelling toxins, bacteria, and viruses.

This movement gives the body better defenses against illnesses because the immune system is strengthened. LifetimeVibe vibration plate exercise is especially helpful for the aging body where lymphatic circulation is especially vital to overall health.

Improved Blood Circulation and Blood Flow

Without good circulation the feet or hands become numb or feel cold, joints and muscles become stiff and painful. Sometimes vericose veins and nerve pain develop, injuries take longer to heal, and arthritis can accelerate. Oxygen is so important to joint healing that sometimes medical professionals will inject oxygen directly into the joints with a needle. Rapid contraction of muscles and movement of joints can dilver this healing oxygen naturally, without needle injections.

VIBRATION Machine exercise AND OXYGEN CIRCULATION

When standing on the vibration plate the rhymic contractions of the muscles encourage blood circulation. Every capillary will be enlarged, so blood evenly flows into the smallest capillaries in the body. 

This improved blood circulation increases he delivery and removal of metabolic waste. As waste products are removed more quickly the body recovers more rapidly. Whole body vibration increases the number of functional red blood cells and also increases the presence of white blood cells in the capillaries.

REFERENCES

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“These findings demonstrate that patients with diabetes respond to Whole Body Vibration with increased Skin Blood Flow compared to the sham condition. The implication is that Whole Body Vibration is a potential therapy for Neurovascular complications of Diabetes.”

“Significant increases in leg blood flow were also found with Whole Body Vibration. Increasing frequency produced systematic increases in leg blood flow whereas the increase in amplitude was found to be additive to frequency.”

“Acute bouts of Whole Body Vibration increase peripheral blood flow … “

“Vibration type appears to be the most important factor influencing both muscle oxygenation and peripheral blood flow.”

Vibration Machines and Back Pain

HEALTH CONDITION

Neuropathy is a group of diseases that cause the dysfunction or damage to one or more nerves. This can cause weakness, pain, tingling, and/or numbness in the extremities. Common forms of neuropathy include Peripheral, Autonomic, and Diabetic neuropathy. Pain can vary from slight numbness, mild tingling, or severe pain. This can cause loss of coordination and balance due to the numbness and pain in the legs and feet.

More than 20 million people in the United States have Neuropathy. This includes 60-70% of diabetics (Kernich, 2001). Many treatments seek to subdue the effects temporarily, but often are ineffective in curing the disease. Whole body vibration is an all-natural treatment which can provide relief for many cases.

WHOLE BODY VIBRATION AND NEUROPATHY

Vibration machines can improve blood flow, and heal and strengthen the body. Hong found that exercising on a vibration plate decreased pain and improved balance of neuropathy patients with type II Diabetes (Junggi Hong, 2011).

In another study, vibration exercises improved symptoms for people with neuropathy and diabetes.  This improvement came because patients had increased blood flow, providing oxygen and healing (Johnson et al., 2014).

REFERENCES

1. Kernich, C. A. Patient and family fact sheet. Peripheral neuropathy. The Neurologist (Baltimore, Md.) 2001, 7, 315-316.
2. Junggi Hong Whole Body Vibration Therapy for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: A Case Report. Health science journal 2011, 5, 66.
3. Johnson, P. K.; Feland, J. B.; Johnson, A. W.; Mack, G. W.; Mitchell, U. H. Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Skin Blood Flow and Nitric Oxide Production. Journal of diabetes science and technology 2014, 8, 889-894.

Whole Body Vibration Machines and weight loss

Whole body vibration encourages weight loss. If you have been unsuccessful at losing weight, you have probably tried numerous fad diets that count calories, carbs, proteins, have good fat or bad fat. The real key to weight loss is to burn more body energy or calories than we eat.

Our body needs to use the energy currently available, the meal we last digested, and then begin burning stored energy, fat! The stored energy of the fat cell is released and now becomes part of our muscular movement.

The body’s fat burning engine, or metabolism, is put into high gear when we have more muscle movement. As we move, more fat cells are transformed into muscle. Our metabolism continues to rise and burn even more calories.

Lifetimevibe weight loss exercises

Whole body vibration contracts and releases nearly every muscle in our bodies numerous times per second. The movement helps burn calories, build stronger muscle and increases metabolism.

As you use whole body vibration you will have more energy because you have raised your metabolic rate. You will begin to look for and enjoy other physical activities that you may have given up. This will burn even more calories.

Whole body vibration, also balances the hormones that the body needs to burn fat. It raises your resting metabolic rate, increases muscle tone, is easy on your joints and most of all it makes you feel good.

References

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“Using the vibration machine for 10 minutes is the equivalent of 30-60 minutes of conventional weight lifting … “

“ … a Whole Body Vibration workout increases your metabolism leading to burning more calories.”

“Sanaderm Health Clinic in Germany, on the effects of vibration enhanced exercise training for Cellulite reduction and fat loss, demonstrated that six months of training a maximum of 11 minutes on the vibration platform reduced Cellulite by 25.68 %. In addition when Vibration was combined with aerobic activity for 40 minutes they experienced a 32 % reduction Cellulite.”

“‘Whole Body Vibration may be as effective as regular exercise’, reports the Endocrine Society in the current edition of the journal Endocrinology.”

“Our study is the first to show that Whole Body Vibration may be just as effective as exercise at combating some of the negative consequences of Obesity and Diabetes …

Vibration Plate Exercises and the body

Vibration machines move vertically many times per second, moving 95% of the muscles and joints at once. All this movement increases blood flow, circulation, strengthens bones and muscles, and improves balance. It’s a natural, full-body, low-impact exercise.

Lifetimevibe, unlike other competitors, accelerates slowly and smoothly, in an oscillating, natural walking motion. This avoids the risks of whole body vibration that can exist in extreme high frequencies on other machines. 

Which vibration machine is the best?

Selecting the ideal vibration plate for you depends on you goals. If you want the best quality, long-lasting machine made in the USA, you’ll have to spend more than if you can tolerate throwing a machine away when it breaks.

Safety is also a concern. Many competitor machines include only a flat plate, with no handles to balance with. They also jump-start in an extremely rapid, shocking movement that can be harsh and even dangerous. Most other machines require a 13 inch or taller step up that can be risky for falls. These machines can be scary for those with balance issues.

Check out a helpful brand comparison of different vibration plates.

Different types of vibrations: Oscillating vs. Vertical Vibration

Vertical vibrations, used by Powerplate, also known as linear vibrations, produce an up-and-down motion. This type of vibration is often described as feeling like a jackhammer or pogo stick. It creates a singular vertical movement that primarily targets the muscles in the lower body. While vertical vibration can be effective at improving strength and balance, it may not provide the same range of motion as oscillating vibration. It can also be dangerous at extremely high frequency vibrations.

Oscillating vibrations, used by Lifetimevibe, produce a see-saw motion that moves the body up and down and side to side simultaneously. This movement creates a more natural and complex stimulus to the muscles, activating more muscle fibers and causing the body to work harder to maintain balance. Additionally, when combined with a higher amplitude, it is more effective at targeting deeper muscles. Lifetimevibe also allows the user to adjust the vibration frequency in a greater range from 1-16 hertz, or vibrations per second.

Best Vibration Plate Exercise Workout Plans

Lifetimevibe includes many vibration plate exercises and workouts. A simple 10 minute bigger workout can strengthen lower body, upper body, and improve flexibility.

More exercises can be helpful for rehab and recovery, to help flush lactic acid and strengthen bones and muscles.

Choosing how often to do these exercises depends on your fitness level, and should include advice from your physician. A healthy person should be able to complete a 10-minute workout 5-6 days per week.