An often overlooked yet key sleep issue is something I call clogged plumbing. I am referring specifically to your lymphatic system which is highly active at night while you sleep. Your lymph system must work right in order for you to carry on proper housecleaning chores, thereby enabling you to wake up feeling well rested. Healthy function of your lymph system has a large bearing on your quality of sleep.

The main symptoms of lymphatic problems are felt in your shoulder and neck area. The fluid around all your cells is called lymph fluid. It moves waste products through various lymph channels and nodes which have two main outlets ...