HEALTHY LYMPH = HEALTHY HORMONES

Did you know that a healthy lymphatic system allows the free flow of progesterone? Your body needs progesterone because it balances estrogen levels. When the lymphatic system malfunctions, or when progesterone's flow is impeded, excess estrogen builds up.

Excess estrogen is the reason for almost all symptoms of PMS - acne, hair loss, fatigue, stubborn weight, painful periods, you name it.

When you learn that you have hormonal imbalance (often estrogen dominance) the first step is to detox drainage pathways! If your drainage pathways are blocked, and your body is not able to detox - you will just end up with even more symptoms. Have you ever tried to do a detox and it just resulted in acne and even more fatigue?! Um, same. 

The most common causes of poor lymphatic drainage are:

• STRESS - overwork and lack of rest compromises your lymph flow - chill out. 

• DIGESTIVE IMBALANCE - chronic inflammation

• EMOTIONAL / SPIRITUAL BLOCKAGES - shame, repressed emotions, blocked flow of joy, depression, and codependency 

• LACK OF ACTIVITY - lymph has no pump - you have to move to move it!

• DIET - as mentioned in digestive imbalance, chronic inflammation contributes to poor lymph flow - everything you eat is either helping or hurting you

• DEFICIENCIES - mineral deficiency greatly impacts lymph flow, ensure that you are getting proper mineral support from herbal infusion, supplementation, or a nutrient supportive diet

The lymphatic system does not have a pump like the heart - it moves because you move it.

In order to detox estrogen, try some of the following tips to move your lymph:

• Guasha

• Bouncing on a rebounder

• Castor oil packs

• Dry brush

• Hot/ cold therapy

• Hydrate

• Move your body gently (daily walks)

• Ditch the panties (and ANY restricting clothing) - the lymphatic system is just below the skins surface and needs to be able to flow