PHYSICAL WELLNESS

the pathways of your body's drainage system

LYMPHATIC vessels

Lymphatic vessels are the network of tubes that carry lymphatic fluid (lymph) throughout your body.
Think of them as small side roads that run alongside your blood vessels — but instead of transporting blood, they transport clean-up fluid and immune cells.

Here’s what it helps with:

  • Collect lymph (fluid with waste, toxins, and immune cells) from tissues

  • Carry lymph back toward the chest, where it re-enters the bloodstream

  • Pass lymph through lymph nodes for filtering and immune surveillance

  • Absorb fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the digestive system (via special vessels called lacteals)

  • Support the immune system by helping white blood cells travel and communicate

LYMPHATIC VESSEL BASICS

Common Terms + Simple Definitions

Here’s a mini glossary for mucosal related words you’ll see throughout the site:

Lymph Capillaries - Tiny lymph vessels that collect fluid from tissues

Larger Lymphatic Vessels - Bigger tubes that transport lymph toward the chest

Valves - One-way “doors” inside the vessels that keep lymph flowing forward

Thoracic Duct - The largest lymph vessel that drains most of the body into the bloodstream

Right Lymphatic Duct - Smaller vessel that drains lymph from the right upper body

Lacteals - Special lymph vessels in the small intestine that absorb dietary fats

WHAT LYMPHATIC VESSELS WORK WITH

lymphatic vessels + OTHER SYSTEMS

  1. Lymphatic Fluid (Lymph) → The fluid they carry

  2. Lymph Nodes → Checkpoints that filter lymph and activate immune defenses

  3. Blood Vessels → Work together to balance fluids in the body

  4. Digestive System (Lacteals) → Specialized lymphatic vessels in the small intestine that absorb fats

  5. Immune Cells → Ride the “lymphatic highway” to reach places where they’re needed

HealthY LYMPHATIC VESSELS…

  • Help remove waste, toxins, and excess fluid from tissues

  • Support immune surveillance and infection control

  • Prevent swelling and fluid buildup

  • Aid in absorbing and transporting fats from your diet

  • Keep your body’s internal environment clean and balanced

    Poor lymph flow can lead to fatigue, swelling, increased inflammation, and slower healing.

    Your lymphatic fluid is constantly circulating — like a gentle internal river — keeping your body clean, nourished, and protected.