Why the Spleen Matters: A Key Player in the Lymphatic System and Immune Health
•Posted on October 29 2024
Posted on October 29 2024
As we face an increasingly complex world of health challenges, understanding each organ’s role in our wellness journey is essential. Today, let’s highlight a vital yet often overlooked part of our immune and lymphatic systems: the spleen. Known as the "guardian of the blood," the spleen plays an essential role in filtering infections, supporting detoxification, and maintaining overall immune resilience.
Nestled under the ribcage on the upper left side of the abdomen, the spleen is more than just a filter—it’s a lifeline for immune defense. As part of the lymphatic system, it cleanses our blood and contributes significantly to fighting infections. Here’s how the spleen supports your health:
Blood Filtration: The spleen constantly filters our blood, removing old or damaged red blood cells and circulating white blood cells, particularly lymphocytes, which are crucial in fighting infections.
Immune Surveillance: The spleen acts as a checkpoint for immune cells, helping to detect and respond to pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and parasites. It’s also central to antibody production, enabling the immune system to recognize and neutralize harmful invaders effectively.
For those managing chronic infections, the spleen’s role in filtering pathogens and supporting immune balance is crucial. Here are some common pathogens the spleen helps to manage:
Keeping the spleen healthy is essential for robust immune health. Here are some ways to support spleen function and ensure it operates at its best:
In traditional healing systems, the spleen is closely tied to the emotion of excessive worry. Supporting emotional well-being can positively impact spleen health. Meditation, limbic retraining, or EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can help reduce stress and improve overall body balance.
Did you know? 🌱 The spleen is deeply connected to our body’s stress response. Excessive worry and stress can weigh on this vital organ, impacting its role in immune and blood health. Support your spleen, ease the stress, and let your body find balance. 💆
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For individuals recovering from chronic infections like COVID-19 or Lyme disease, the spleen’s role in pathogen filtration and immune support is vital. When functioning well, the spleen can help manage the cytokine storms and immune dysregulation often seen in these conditions. That’s why focusing on lymphatic support is so crucial for holistic recovery strategies.
Supporting your spleen is an investment in a cleaner, more resilient internal environment—one that’s better equipped to handle the health challenges of today’s world. By paying attention to this “guardian of the blood,” you’re taking a proactive step toward a stronger, more balanced immune system and a healthier future.
Gemmotherapy is a powerful tool for anyone looking to support their health and well-being naturally. By harnessing the power of plant stem cells, we can tap into the full potential of the natural world to help us feel our best. We hope this guide has given you a better understanding of the science behind Gemmotherapy and the many benefits it has to offer.
In this episode, I had the pleasure of creating a collaborative episode with Jennifer Payeur, host of the Wellness Sherpa Podcast, with a mission to transform health and well-being through organic, plant remedies. After an incredible week-long adventure together in Italy, we felt inspired to share everything we learned and experienced during this journey. We uncover the inspiration behind the trip - to let practitioners experience the intentional process of creating plant stem cell products firsthand. We also discuss how life in Italy differs from that in the United States and what we can learn from it. I’m so grateful to partner with Jennifer on bringing this powerful information not only to my practice but to everyone listening!Be sure to check the show notes for social links and ways to connect with Jenn.For the full show notes please visit my website: www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode241
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