I hope that you begin to see that many of our diseases like rhinophyma (bulbous nose) have to do with lymphatic system congestion in the tissues. The congested nose can appear large, bulbous, bumpy, reddened and thickened. The problem was thought to have been associated with over indulging with alcohol, but research has shown it occurs equally in those who drink and those who don’t. Typically it appears as we get older, but I have seen a few cases in young adults. There are no known causes for bulbous nose. It is believed to be a severe case of rosacea, which is caused by inflammation in the tissues. 

When the lymphatic system becomes congested in any part of the body, circulation becomes negatively affected and inflammation begins. When the lymphatic system is working it completes circulation through your skin, muscles, bones and organs by returning large proteins (parts of dead cells, fibrin), fluid and acidic waste back to the heart to be returned to the blood circulation. When the lymphatic system is not working adequately, large proteins and fluid can become trapped anywhere in the body, including the nose. The subsequent buildup of acidic waste can contribute to congestion and inflammation in the nose.

The lymphatic system is similar to a river, it can backup if its flow becomes blocked. The lymph in the nose, especially the tip, can backup with excess proteins, parts of dead cells and make the nose look bulb like or thickened. The veins in the nose may swell; this is also a sign of congestion where the lymphatic system is unable to relieve pressure in the tissues of the nose. Acne creams and steroids are used with moderate success, but only address the symptom and do not address the congested lymphatic system and tissues in the nose.

Diet plays a very large role in rhinophyma. Eating a more alkaline diet will help to balance the internal pH of the body and improve lymph flow. Remember changing your diet, taking alkalizing supplements, exercising or activating the lymphatic system can create a worsening of the problem for a few days as acidic waste is. moved through the tissues . Self-activating the lymphatic system in the neck, mouth and face will help those with a bulbous nose gain control to alleviate congestion, detox acid waste and reduce inflammation in the nose.

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