5 Signs Your Body Is Toxic #306

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

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Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 26 August 2024

⏱️ 37 minutes

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In this episode Dr. G discusses the lymphatic system's vital role in maintaining health and its impact on various bodily functions. The lymphatic system, crucial in naturopathic medicine, consists of lymphatic vessels, nodes, and associated organs that work together to support immune function, waste removal, and digestion. It operates without a central pump, relying on physical movement, such as walking and breathing, to facilitate lymph flow. Dr. G emphasizes the importance of hydration, proper nutrition, and techniques like lymphatic drainage massage in supporting lymphatic health and preventing congestion, while also addressing the system's role in cancer spread, allergies, and age-related changes. #detox #wellness #health Show Notes: 0:00 - Introduction: Symptoms of a clogged lymphatic system 0:39 - Importance of the lymphatic system in naturopathic medicine 1:05 - Overview of topics to be covered 1:53 - Key components of the lymphatic system 2:41 - Lymphatic vessels and their function 3:24 - Lymph nodes and their role 3:54 - Organs associated with the lymphatic system 4:43 - Functions of the lymphatic system 5:33 - Immune system function of the lymphatic system 8:01 - Discussion on potential downsides of rapid weight loss 10:15 - Digestive role of the lymphatic system 10:41 - Waste removal function 11:00 - How the lymphatic system moves without a pump 11:44 - Daily detoxification by the lymphatic system 12:16 - Swollen lymph nodes and their significance 13:27 - Benefits of walking and breathing for lymphatic health 14:03 - Lymphatic system's role in cancer spread 14:35 - Connection between allergies and the lymphatic system 15:15 - The glymphatic system in the brain 15:54 - Comparison of lymphatic system flow to blood flow 16:29 - Lymphoma and autoimmune diseases affecting the lymphatic system 17:17 - Causes of lymphatic system congestion 18:09 - Impact of lack of physical activity on the lymphatic system 18:50 - Effects of poor diet on lymphatic health 19:20 - Importance of hydration for lymphatic function 19:58 - How tight clothing can affect lymphatic flow 20:31 - Stress and its impact on the lymphatic system 21:11 - Effects of poor posture on lymphatic flow 21:33 - Environmental factors affecting lymphatic health 22:11 - Chronic infections and lymphatic system overwork 23:03 - Impact of surgical interventions on the lymphatic system 23:16 - Hormonal imbalances and lymphatic function 24:36 - Obesity and lymphatic vessel compression 24:48 - Parasites and their effect on the lymphatic system 25:26 - Age-related changes in lymphatic system efficiency 25:44 - Foods that support lymphatic health 29:55 - Supplements for lymphatic system support 33:45 - Lymphatic drainage massage technique 34:58 - Importance of maintaining a healthy lymphatic system 36:02 - Conclusion and call to action for lymphatic health === Thank you to our sponsors! Puori Click here https://puori.com/drg and use code DRG for 20% off the already discounted subscription prices. BiOptimizers Go to https://bioptimizers.com/drg and use promo code DRG10 to get 10% any order. === Be sure to like and subscribe to #HealThySelf Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Listen up if you have any of these symptoms swelling in your body, constant fatigue, brain fog, you're always getting sick, you're feeling bloated, you got skin issues, cellulite, weight gain, your lymphatic system may be clouded up.
0:16.0	And like a road with no garbage service, junk and gunk is filling up your system leading
0:21.2	a sickness and disease. In this episode of Heal Myself, I am going to tell you
0:25.3	my protocol to clean up your lymphatic system and detox with your body can come back into balance.
0:39.0	Man, the lymphatic system is one that is often overlooked in medicine. I don't know why.
0:41.0	You know, we have cardiologists, endocrinologists, neurologists, where are all the lymphologists?
0:47.6	Because it is such an important system in our body that gets overlooked so much but not in
0:52.8	naturopathic medicine. No, no, no, no, no, we've been
0:55.0	taught to look at the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is
0:58.2	important and this podcast is important because there's so many people
1:02.2	walking out there and their lymphatic system is clogged up.
1:05.5	And when it's clogged up, and many, actually many doctors out there believe that a clogged
1:10.5	out lymphatic system is the cause of all disease.
1:13.7	Maybe I wouldn't go as far as to say that, but it's a huge thing that oftentimes we don't even
1:18.2	pay attention on.
1:19.7	Not many doctors are talking about it.
1:21.5	So I really want to clear up for you what the
1:25.0	lymphatic system is, how it functions in the body, why it's really important. What
1:28.8	are some diseases and conditions we see when our lymphatic system is gunked up, backed up, and what are some foods and supplements, herbs, ways that we can optimize the lymphatic system because if you're doing these things you might just find that your symptoms
1:43.4	already are getting better. I would actually venture to say that a lot of symptoms will get better if your lymphatic
1:48.8	system is optimized. So when we get into it we're going to talk all about it where the components the functions
1:54.4	some cool interesting facts around it what are some diseases involved with a backed up
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