The Lymphedema Act was finally passed through congress last week and us lymphatic nerds couldn't be happier!! This is a huge milestone for the therapeutic community and so in honor of this, episode three of Integrative OT's podcast looks at:
What is our lymphatic system?
Why is it important?
How can we support it?
How does it relate to our engaging in meaningful occupations?
Show notes:
The Book of Lymph by Lisa Levitt Gainsley, CLT
John Hopkins study: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/research/advancements-in-research/fundamentals/in-depth/the-gut-where-bacteria-and-immune-system-meet
Article regarding food in Europe vs. America: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/28/well/eat/food-additives-banned-europe-united-states.html
NIH article regarding brain health/Alzheimers and lymph system: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/brains-waste-removal-system-may-offer-path-better-outcomes-alzheimers-therapy
WHO article on chronic inflammation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493173/
Glymphatic System coined by Dr. Nedergaard: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/labs/nedergaard/projects/glymphatic-system.aspx
NIH article on lung health & lymphatics: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2946892/
Academy of Lymphatic Study for Certification in Lymphedema: acols.com
