The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in maintaining our overall health and well-being. It is responsible for removing waste and toxins from our body, regulating fluid balance, and aiding in immune function. When the lymphatic system is not functioning properly, it can lead to swelling, inflammation, and increased risk of infection. By taking care of our lymphatic system, we can support our body's natural detoxification process and improve our immunity.
In this episode Dr. Barb covers:
References:
Cueni, L.N. and Detmar, M. (2008) “The lymphatic system in Health and Disease,” Lymphatic Research and Biology, 6(3-4), pp. 109–122. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1089/lrb.2008.1008.
“Lymphatic structure and function in health and disease” (2020). Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/c2017-0-02438-2.
About The Host:
Dr. Barb Woegerer is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Toronto and Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Barb is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their own health. Her primary focus is to explore the underlying root cause and provide individualized patient centered care. She utilizes evidence based therapies and provides patients with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed. Her clinical focus is in women’s health, stress management, and inflammatory conditions. Dr. Barb also spends a great deal of time educating individuals on the importance of magnesium and why we all need to add this mineral to our health toolbox. When she’s not seeing patients she loves spending time in nature, reading and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.
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