Did you know your brain has its own house-cleaning process? It’s true! Up there, there are certain cells called microglia that remove and detoxify toxic proteins that interfere with your brain function. As you get older, however, these microglia cells fail to keep up which can result in toxin build-up within the brain. The newly
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3 Ways to Cleanse Your Brain Lymph
045: Brain-Lymph Connection for Better Mood & Memory
Newly discovered tiny meningeal lymph vessels that drain dangerous toxins from the brain have proved to be a game-changer in Western medicine. Congestion of these vessels has been linked to age-related cognitive decline, mood issues, and more. Not surprisingly, these lymph vessels were described thousands of years ago in Ayurvedic texts, as well as exactly
The Brain-Lymph Connection for Better Mood and Memory
Average Reading Time: 3 minutes and 12 seconds The newly discovered brain lymphatic channels called “glymphatics” drain about 3 pounds of toxins from the brain each year—that’s about the weight of the entire brain in toxins dumped each year. The most well-known of these brain toxins is the infamous beta-amyloid plaque that is linked to
Cleanse Neurotoxins from your Brain’s Lymph
Average Reading Time: 1 minute and 41 seconds According to Ayurveda, the lymphatic system (or the rasa dhatu) is the first system of the body to be treated. It acts as the body’s major plumbing system to drain waste and carry the body’s immune response to and from every individual system of the body. A new
Science Confirms Ayurvedic Knowledge of Brain-Lymph Connection
Average Reading Time: 2 minute and 32 seconds According to Ayurveda, the lymphatic system is the very first system evaluated and treated in the body, and as a result, an understanding and treatment for the lymph has been in place and time-tested for literally thousands of years. In the West, however, the lymph was typically
Brahmi: Ancient Brain Tonic Also Flushes Lymph
Average Reading Time: 4 minutes, 10 seconds Research on this small perennial, herbal creeper with cute, kidney-shaped leaves called Centella asiatica or, more commonly, Brahmi in Ayurveda, has new and well-documented special effects. Long known as Ayurveda’s premier brain tonic for mood, clarity and memory, Brahmi is now understood as a powerful agent for microcirculation. Of
The Stress-Lymph Connection: Balance Cortisol with Ayurveda
Lymphatic Damage Caused by Stress In today’s society, many folks find themselves with a hectic, never-ending, highly stressful to-do list that never seems to get shorter. It is rare to find a person who considers themselves “stress-free.” If left unchecked, consistent stress can have a devastating effect on the adrenals, your digestive microbes, your brain,
Self-Care for Your Body’s Immunity Protectors: Gut, Lung, Skin + Blood-Brain Barriers
Gut, Lung, Skin + Blood Brain Barriers How does our body protect us? There are four main defense systems—read on to learn what they are and how to use them to your advantage! Early studies from the University of San Diego, published in the prestigious journal Nature, evaluated over 18,000 microbial samples of 33 types
Lymph Quiz: Decode Your Symptoms
Have you spent any time wondering what your lymphatic system does, or if it is healthy? According to Ayurveda, the lymph, or rasa, is always the first body system evaluated and treated. It is hugely important to our health and wellbeing, but is often overlooked in our culture. It is one factor that may play into many so-called “mystery illnesses.”
Why You Need Leaky Gut Support (Formerly Elim 2): an Ayurvedic Herbal Blend for Belly Fat, Brain Fog, Fatigue + More
What is Leaky Gut Syndrome? Leaky gut syndrome is not a diagnosis taught in medical schools or recognized as a disease by the FDA. That said, a leaky gut has become associated with a handful of health concerns, including digestive gas, bloat, fatigue, food sensitivities, aches, brain fog, indigestion, and much more.1 Our intestinal tract
The Domino Effect of Neglecting your Lymphatic System
There is a stark contrast between how little attention is given to lymph in the West and how highly it is revered in Ayurveda. The lymphatic system is considered one of the seven body tissues in Ayurveda, the first to become compromised under stress. The Sanskrit for lymph is rasa, which is also the word
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