Dr. Kelsy Vick kicks off a body “spring cleaning” series by explaining the lymphatic system’s role in waste clearance, immunity, fluid balance, and puffiness, and why many wellness trends (like gua sha and dry brushing) are often done incorrectly. She breaks down lymph fluid, vessels, nodes, and organs, emphasizing key traits: the system runs throughout the body, is low pressure with no pump, lies close to the skin (so light pressure works), and requires clearing lymph nodes closer to the trunk before working on distal swelling. She shares a story about a “nothing” feeling lymphatic massage being appropriate, outlines practical ways to support lymph flow (hydration, exercise, self-massage sequencing, compression on flights), notes when to see certified lymphedema specialists, discusses how vibration plates may help via muscle activation, and explains cycle-related puffiness, including a luteal-phase creatine loading protocol mentioned by Dr. Katie Hirsch.

RESOURCES:

Gua Sha & The Lymphatic System:

https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7147a1b1-5e61-4fcc-82df-4c929ed6a0cf/

4:: spring cleaning: body detox! Part I https://player.captivate.fm/episode/f50a5c40-7377-4710-a9a8-44b03022a1f8/

49:: female-specific fueling, training & performance with Dr. Katie Hirsch https://player.captivate.fm/episode/077def9c-370a-4963-b662-8d1f61256f73/

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