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It’s Your Lymph! — Alternative Health
It’s Your Lymph!

Is it your digestive system, is it your respiratory system – or is it your lymph? Welcome to It’s Your Lymph! podcast, an infectiously charming and enthusiastic exploration of self-love and well-being through a lymph lens.

Lymph expert Lisa Levitt Gainsley shines a light on the incredible power of this remarkable, yet wildly unknown system responsible for keeping you gorgeous and healthy. Engage your lymph and get glowing skin, better sleep, optimal brain function, faster recovery from illness, and enhanced athletic performance while reducing inflammation, stress, and anxiety. Each episode is packed with life-changing knowledge, lots of humor, and an empowering call to action.

An innovator in the field for 30 years, Lisa is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Manual Lymphatic Drainage practitioner, Educator, and Author of The Book of Lymph and the online course, The Lymphatic Masterclass. She has worked at UCLA Medical Center and has pioneered the lymphatic self-massage movement, teaching lymphatic workshops all over the world. Her work has appeared in Vanity Fair, ELLE, GOOP, Health Magazine, the Hollywood Reporter, Mind Body Green, and more.

The next wave of wellness is here: It’s Your Lymph!

Copyright: Paradam Studios © 2023

Latest Episodes:

EP 12: Parenting Insights: Modern Challenges And Proactive Solutions With Dr. Organic Mommy Jan 22, 2024

There’s no way to hack parenting, but when armed with the correct knowledge and information, we as parents can go into each day better prepared. Today’s guest, Dr. Organic Mommy, is showing us firsthand what immediate shifts happen when we start to pay attention to our child’s environment. What are they being exposed to, and how much sugar are they truly eating? Things outside of our children’s control is in fact shaping the way they are expressing themselves, and it is my hope that this conversation will shed a light on what proactivity looks like in promoting a healthier, more nurturing environment for our children.

TOPICS COVERED

Child behavioral manifestations (the 3 S’s)
ADHD diagnoses
Puberty early on (fragrance & impact on fertility)
Mold
Protocols

Manuka
Omegas
Vitamin D3
Sunscreen
Magnesium (bath salts) + Magnesium powder (L-theanine)

Labwork
Therapy
Screentime
Picky eaters
Modeling self-care
Exercise

Find Dr Organic Mommy HERE

Follow Dr Organic Mommy HERE Flow with Lisa HERE

Order The Book of Lymph HERE

Join The Lymphatic MasterClass HERE

Follow Lisa HERE

EP 11: Pathways to Cognitive Wellness: Lymphatics and Brain Function with Dr. Sandro Da Mesquita Jan 15, 2024

In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Sandro, who delves into the intricacies of the brain, breaking down its connection to conditions like MS, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. As someone at the forefront of neuroimmunology, Dr. Sandro sheds a light on the lesser-explored facets of our brain and prompts us to consider, given all it does for us, how we may be able to support it better by getting to know it better.

Topic's Covered:

Neurodegenerative Diseases
Meningeal Lymphatics and Potential Benefits
Lymphatic Drainage in Brain Injuries
Lymphatics in Brain Function and COVID
Maintaining Lymphatic Function and Finding Flow
Alzheimer's Convention and Brain Health

Find Dr. Sandro's work HERE

Flow with Lisa HERE

Order The Book of Lymph HERE

Join The Lymphatic MasterClass HERE

EP 10: The Science of a Smile: Dr. B's Guide to Better Oral Health May 09, 2023

I left this conversation with a newfound wonder for the mouth’s ecosystem, and the real-time innovation that’s happening within our bodies, all the time. This dialogue with Dr B goes beyond just brushing our teeth as we’re led to believe - and rather shifts the perspective to the complexity of oral health, and what we can do to support it in preventing, as well as managing, infection, injury, and inflammation.

TOPICS COVERED

Oral microbiome dysbiosis
Gum disease and the blood-brain barrier
What saliva tells you about your oral health
Mouth breathing (myotape and girdle taping at night)
Traditional dentistry vs functional dentistry
P. Gingivalis testing
Bleeding gums
The influence of sexual relations on oral health + viruses
Mouthwash + Toothpaste
Fluoride-free water
Supplements
Tonsils and adenoids in kids
Nightguards + Invisalign
TMJ
Root Canals

This episode has something for everyone, and stands testament to the fact that we’re more than just a pretty smile.

LINKS

Find Dr. B HERE
Follow Dr. B HERE
The 8 Hour Sleep Paradox HERE
Find AADSM HERE
Flow with Lisa HERE
Order The Book of Lymph HERE
Join The Lymphatic MasterClass HERE

EP 09: Breast Practices: Dr. Kristi Funk on Prevention and Early Detection May 02, 2023

Our bodies get us from point A to B more times than we can count. But bodies can also be the hardest thing to navigate. Today’s guest, Dr. Kristi Funk, renowned breast surgeon and advocate for breast cancer prevention and awareness, goes deep and helps us to sit with ourselves in a way that broaches the topic of diet, hormones, and treatments - both preventative and post-diagnostic - that offers a comprehensive insight to female health at various stages.

TOPICS COVERED

Over-treatment of cancer types.
Estrogen receptors and tumors.
High risk individuals and gene mutation.
Genetic predisposition and immediate environment leading to manifestation of cancer.
What is angiogenesis?
High-protein plant food
Soy foods and estrogen correlation - “Soy is not an endocrine disruptor. It is such a safe superfood.”
Further reduce risk of cancer
- excess fat
- dairy + casein
- leptin
- inflammation

Hormone replacement study
Mammograms and dense breasts
MRIs
Immunotherapy
Self breast-massaging

As women, it can be frustrating, and painful - like this piece of ourselves is another’s politics, and a glaring question mark in the medical system that leaves us with more questions than answers. So take notes, circulate this episode, and pass it along to someone who needs to hear it!

LINKS

Shop the Menopause Miracle HERE
Find the Cancer Kicking Summit HERE
Breasts: The Owner’s Manual by Dr. Kristi Funk HERE
Follow Dr. Kristi Funk HERE
Flow with Lisa HERE
Order The Book of Lymph HERE
Join The Lymphatic MasterClass HERE

EP O8: Sage Advice: Eastern Medicine 101 with Carolyn Barron Apr 25, 2023

Our guest this week, Carolyn Barron, straddles the halfway point between health and healing. Acupuncturist and Physician of Eastern medicine is here to weave a web of a story of how nature influences your health and the dynamic insights to help honor and improve your symptoms and the effect it has on your Lymph.

TOPICS COVERED:

Dormant viruses triggered by covid
Qi - what it is and how it affects us and our Lymph
Organs and emotions and the intricate message they are sending us
Meridians and what they are telling us
Acupuncture for ALL
The five element theory~ How to find your Element and harmonize the relationship

This conversation is a reminder that, even though it may seem like it at the time, all we must do is look within to reconnect.

LINKS

Find Carolyn Barron HERE
Follow Carolyn Barron HERE
Flow with Lisa HERE
Order The Book of Lymph HERE
Join The Lymphatic MasterClass HERE

EP 07: The Power of Personalized Nutrition with Dr. Nigma Talib Apr 18, 2023

Fresh from her travels to India, Dr Nigma Talib is gracing us with her energy today as we get into the nitty gritty of naturopathic medicine and all that it entails.

TOPICS COVERED:

Naturopathic training and approach
Diet comes first, exercise comes second
- Lean protein intake + protein powder + dairy
- Supplements
- Fats
- Vegetables
Hormone replacement therapy
The four faces of aging
Sun exposure

Ever heard of the four faces of aging? Well, now you have. Dr Nigma’s stand out approach for gut and skin health is a total game changer, plus it makes our grocery run a lot easier; this dialogue fostering a sense of abundance where, before, we might have felt lack.

We never want the emphasis of a conversation to be on what one shouldn’t do, and believe that this episode sheds a light on a roadmap that is applicable to everyone, and their goals.

LINKS:

Shop Dr Nigma HERE
Follow Dr Nigma HERE
Younger Skin Starts in the Gut shop HERE
American Naturopathic Association HERE
Flow with Lisa HERE
Order The Book of Lymph HERE
Join The Lymphatic MasterClass HERE

EP O6: The Good, The Bad, and The Healthy: Elissa Goodman on Fueling Your Best Self Apr 11, 2023

Our favorite Aries is gracing us with her presence today! Holistic Nutritionist, Elissa Goodman, had lived the majority of her life never quite knowing what happiness felt like.

It eludes a lot of us, we can spend our time looking for it in all the wrong places, and sometimes, it’s the wake up calls we never saw coming, that show us the way forward.

TOPICS COVERED:

Supplements and children
Dehydration and water
Probiotics
Digestion and constipation
Grains and complex carbs
Soy versus soy lecithin
Animal protein
Elissa’s product
Inflammation

We cover a lot of material in this episode, but at the heart of this conversation is an image of human resilience, and what waits on the other side of stepping back into your body, and listening to what she has to say.

LINKS

Elissa Goodman HERE
Cocoyo Yoghurt HERE
Flow with Lisa HERE
Order The Book of Lymph HERE
Join The Lymphatic MasterClass HERE

EP 05: Cutting-Edge Solutions: A Plastic Surgeon's Guide to Lymphatic Microsurgery with Dr. Ketan Patel Apr 03, 2023

We’re not skimping on any deets in today’s episode! Welcome Dr. Ketan Patel, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in lymphatic microsurgery; providing us with a truly lymph-centric lens through which to view our bodies with.

Topics covered:

plastic surgery vs cosmetic plastic surgery
radiation damage on the lymphatic system
lymphatic damage through cosmetic surgery, regular surgery, and liposuction
what is lymphocele
lymphedema causes
genetic reasons for lymphatic disfunction
3 types of lymphedema surgeries for patients

With this episode, we hope to have provided an insight into the options available for any, and all, who are considering what’s best for their health from both a proactive, and post-diagnostic, approach. If you know of anyone who needs to hear this, please make sure to send along!

LINKS

Dr. Ketan Patel HERE
Flow with Lisa HERE
Order The Book of Lymph HERE
Join The Lymphatic MasterClass HERE

EP 04: The Herb-olution: How Herbalism is Changing the Health Game with Olivia Amitrano Mar 27, 2023

In today's episode, Olivia Amitrano - founder of Organic Olivia and host of What's the Juice podcast - sheds a light on the path she's carved out for herself as a herbalist whose own journey back to health has resulted in a company, a podcast, and a loyal commonity of people who've come to know and love the power of plants.

TOPICS COVERED:

Western healthcare vs traditional practices
Diet and mood
Dopamine sensivity
How herbalism can enhance your lifestyle + herbal application
Herbs for Covid
Sleep and melatonin prodction
Herbs and supplements for mental health

For so long we've viewed health thorugh a fragmented lense and if there's one thing nature's taught us, it's that whether it be the planet, people, or our health, everthing is interconnected.

Links: Organic Olivia HERE Mood Juice HERE Mane Magic HERE What’s The Juice HERE Flow with Lisa HERE Order The Book of Lymph HERE Join The Lymphatic MasterClass HERE

EP 03: Gut Check: The Gut-Brain Axis with Dr. Emeran Mayer Mar 21, 2023

As it turns out, the most important relationship in your life is your gut-brain connection, and today we’ll be sitting down with Dr. Emeran Mayer, gastroenterologist, neuroscientist, and the founding director of the recently established UCLA Goodman–Luskin Microbiome Center to discuss exactly why you should be prioritizing this. Topics covered:

Gut-brain axis
Effects of diet and digestion on gut microbiome
Gut microbiome influence on mood, behavior, and cognitive function
Constipation and gastrointestinal disorders
Lifestyle optimizations for a better microbiome and metabolic function

This conversation serves as a poignant reminder to listen to what your own body is saying versus the noise of a world that’s constantly marketing the next diet, self-care, or exercise model. Flow with Lisa HERE Order The Book of Lymph HERE Join The Lymphatic MasterClass HERE Flow with Emeran HERE The Gut Immune Connection HERE The Mind-Gut Connection HERE Goodman-Luskin Microbiome Center HERE Emeran Mayer Instagram HERE

EP 02: Your Skin from Within, with Beauty Shamans Shelly Marshall Mar 14, 2023

Did you know that emotions, stress, and sleep habits can have a significant impact on the health of your skin? In today's episode, we're spilling the tea on how to get glowing skin from within with the one and only Shelly Marshall. We're chatting about the beauty tools that are worth the hype, the best diet for healthy skin and face yoga techniques that will help you move lympth fluid and feel more vibrant instanly.

TOPICS COVERED:

Facial Massage
The power of human touch
Face yoga vs gua sha
Fillers vs botox
Consitition, diet, and protein instake for the overall quality of your skin.

This conversation touches on this deeper need to come into our own beings, and understand the boundaries and possibilities that come with having autonomy, and confidence, in our own health. “Peace does not happen after we heal, but when we agree to heal.”

Flow with Lisa HERE Flow with Shelly HERE Order The Book of Lymph HERE Join The Lymphatic MasterClass HERE

It's Your Lymph! Official Teaser Mar 05, 2023

Season 1 of It's Your Lymph! launches Tuesday, March 7th, 2023

EP 01: Meet Your Lymphatic System and Your Host, Lisa Levitt Gainsley Mar 05, 2023

In this first episode, Lisa shares her motivation behind holding space for lymph and health-centric conversations and educates on the lymphatic system functions. If you're wondering "what is the lymphatic system?" and "how does the lymphatic system work?" then you're in the right place. You'll also get a taste of what to expect from the astonishing roster of guests on Season 1, including nutritionists, physicians, endocrinologists, aestheticians, and more!

You’ll finish this episode understanding WHY lymphatic drainage is having its own wellness moment, and by tuning in every Tuesday, realize you can start experiencing the benefits of this too from the comfort of your home.

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Resources Mentioned:

The Book of Lymph: Self Care-Practices to Enhance Immunity, Health, & Beauty by Lisa Levitt Gainsley

Follow Lisa Levitt Gainsley @TheLymphaticMessage:

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