Red Juices for Healing Lymphatic System, Adrenals, Kidneys and Heart

For hope and healing Monday, I want to focus on red juices for healing.

The color red (and purple) is associated with the adrenal glands, the lymphatic system, and the kidneys. Red foods also nourish the heart. When you think of red produce (tomatoes, berries, cherries, pomegranate, beets, purple cabbage, and cranberries), the nutrient that stands out is lycopene, which is a carotenoid that is a powerful antioxidant associated with reduced cancer risk,  especially prostate cancer. It is also associated with reduced risk of heart attacks. Many red fruits and vegetables are also rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene, folate, and flavonoids, which have been shown to reduce inflammation. Cranberries are a good source of tannins, which prevent bacteria from sticking to cells; hence they are important in fighting infections. They are the reason cranberry juice is a standard treatment for bladder infections. 

​I want to focus in on the lymphatic system in today’s newsletter because it’s a system we don’t think much about. Rarely does anyone in the medical field bring it up unless there’s a problem such as lymphoma or cancer in the lymph nodes. But lymphatic system health is something we should all be aware of and work to maintain. 

​The lymphatic system is a drainage system with a network of fluid, organs and vessels that removes cellular debris, proteins, foreign bodies, bacteria, viruses, toxins, and excess fluid from tissue spaces. Since it has no pump like the heart, the lymphatic system can become congested, especially with a sedentary lifestyle, because it is exercise that keeps it moving. It can get clogged up and you’ll never know it until something gets your attention with a huge wake-up call. A clogged lymphatic system can weaken your immune system and stress your other pathways of elimination. It can contribute to everything from cellulite to cancer. You might want to get my e-book The Cellulite Cure.

Symptoms That You May Have Lymphatic Congestion

• Rings are tight on your fingers
• Soreness and/or stiffness in the morning
• Tired/fatigued
• Bloating/water retention
• ​Skin itches
• ​Weight gain, especially around the mid-section
• ​Swollen glands
• Impaired immunity
• ​Brain fog
• Breast swelling or soreness with each cycle
• ​Dry skin
• Mild rash or acne
• Mild headaches
• Elevated histamine and irritation due to environmental allergens
• ​Occasional constipation, diarrhea and/or mucus in the stool

​If you have any of these symptoms, or even if you don’t, I recommend a lymphatic system cleanse. (We don’t usually wait to change the oil in our car until we have car problems.) In addition to red juices, which are very supportive of the lymphatic system, increase your water intake to a minimum of 8 glasses of purified water a day. Drink at least 3 glasses of veggie juice daily and make some of that red juice. Start your day with warm water and some lemon with a dash of cayenne pepper. Get the Lymph Rejuvenator tincture or get the Internal Cleanse Kit with the Colon Cleanse Kit (week 3 is Lymphatic system cleanse along with kidney-bladder). This has the Lymph Rejuvenator in the kit. I also recommend that you check out the Lymphasizer (Swing Machine). It is very effective at moving the lymph.