Why Your Lymphatic System is Downstream from Everything Else

Lymphatic System - Downstream from Everything Else

Your lymphatic system is so much more than a drainage ditch — it’s your body’s cleanup crew, nutrient transporter, and immune hub. When it feels sluggish, puffy, or heavy, it’s often a signal of deeper issues upstream.

In this episode, we explore:

• The Gut–Lymph Connection: How leaky gut and poor diet flood your lymph “river” with toxins and inflammation.
• Hormones & Fluid Flow: Why estrogen dominance, thyroid sluggishness, and stress hormones strain lymphatic balance.
• Immune System Overload: Chronic infections and autoimmune flare-ups that burden lymphatic function.
• Empowering Your Lymph: Simple, evidence-based steps such as anti-inflammatory foods, hydration, and ...