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
Garshana: Ayurveda’s Electrostatic Ozone Boosting Lymph Mover
A few years ago, I wrote a book called The Encyclopedia of Ayurvedic Massage, which details the many Ayurvedic massage techniques. Each requires a unique oil and has very specific stroke patterns. But not all Ayurvedic massage techniques require oil. One of the most popular and most loved is garshana. Garshana is a dry, lymphatic,
Sleep Your Way to Brain Health
A good night’s sleep is one of our circadian rights. Unfortunately, for many reasons, sound sleep on a regular basis is easier said than done, at least for ~30% of Americans. Science links poor sleep to a host of health concerns, such as weight gain and cardiovascular health. But impact on brain, mood, and cognitive
Emotional Side of Lymph + Food
According to Ayurveda, the study of lymph, called rasayana, is also the study of longevity and rejuvenation. The word rasa means lymph or juice (among other things) and ayana is a special study. Rasayana is, therefore, the study of our rasa (lymph), or our “longevity juice.” Rasayana is so important that it is one of
Do You Need to Cleanse Your Lymphatic System? Take the Quiz!
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.”
Best Ways to Detox your Brain
Did you know that your brain has its own lymphatic system (called glymphatics) and that there are easy ways to keep it running smoothly? I have written numerous articles on the newly discovered lymphatic vessels that drain toxins from the brain while you sleep (three pounds per year!). But this is just the tip of
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