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In Ayurveda, the lymphatic network is known as the kapha, or mucus-carrying, system. Thousands of years ago, Ayurvedic doctors developed a massage technique that included the manipulation of pressure points to balance the body’s energy pathways. They thought that increasing kapha activity would improve the flow of nourishment to the bodily organs, aiding the movement of joints, and boosting patience, solidarity, stamina, and determination. When you look at the pressure points with a Western eye you’ll notice that they correspond well with the position of the lymph nodes! How wise our ancestors were!