Lymph: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Support It With Kelly Kennedy

Episode Highlights With Kelly Kennedy

What the lymphatic system is and why it's so important
A new framework for understanding the body
We have three times more lymphatic fluid than blood in the body!!
There are between 600-1,000 lymph nodes in the body
The lymph system doesn’t move on its own
Fifty percent of lymph nodes are in the gut
Detoxification isn’t just about supporting the liver but mobilizing the lymphatic system because symptoms indicate the filters are dirty
What causes lymph to get stuck and the emotional tie-ins
The body never makes a mistake… symptoms are messengers
How scars on the body can hurt the lymph
Things that slow down the lymph system
How sitting and dehydration contribute to lymph stagnation
Why everyone needs minerals and lymph support
How deep breathing can help move the lymph
Her advice on using a mini trampoline in the morning and just bouncing, not jumping
Conscious breath vs deep breathing
Benefits of self lymph massage and how to do it the right way
The real deal on dry brushing
Self-care over healthcare
Why she highly recommends never wearing a bra with an underwire

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