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The Brain's Lymphatic System: An Ayurvedic Understanding with Dr. John Douillard - 466

The Brain's Lymphatic System: An Ayurvedic Understanding with Dr. John Douillard - 466

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What if your brain has its own system for clearing waste and the health of that system is connected to your digestion, emotions, breathing and sleep? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. John Douillard, Ayurvedic longevity expert, to explore the fascinating lymphatic system of the brain and how Ayurveda offers a different way of understanding this important process. Dr. John was previously my guest in Episode 388, Rethinking Gluten Through an Ayurvedic Lens, where we discussed his research connecting wheat and the brain's lymphatic system. In this conversation, we take that exploration much deeper. We begin by looking at what modern science understands about the brain's lymphatic system and then explore how Ayurveda has understood lymph, digestion and the movement of nutrients and waste through the body. Dr. John introduces the Ayurvedic concept of Sara, or Ahara Rasa, the first emotionally charged digestive fluid produced from the food we eat and explains its connection to the lymphatic system and the emotional centres of the brain. We also explore the fascinating relationship between chronic stress, the diaphragm, breathing, sleep and brain lymphatic drainage, and why the health of our digestive fire, or Agni, may be important when we think about lymphatic congestion. This conversation offers a fascinating intersection between ancient Ayurvedic understanding and emerging modern science and some simple ways we can support the natural drainage and cleansing processes of the brain. In this episode, we discuss: What the brain's lymphatic system is and why it mattersHow Ayurveda understands lymph and its role in the bodyDifferences between the Ayurvedic and Western scientific understanding of lymphatic functionSara (Ahara Rasa) and its role as the first digestive fluid produced from foodThe connection between brain lymph and the emotional centres of the limbic systemHow chronic stress can affect the diaphragm, breathing, sleep and brain lymphatic drainageThe relationship between Agni, digestion and lymphatic congestionHow supporting digestion may also support healthy lymphatic flowPractical ways to encourage healthy brain lymphatic drainageWhy sleep, breathing and our ability to manage stress may be more important to brain health than we realise Guest Links Dr. John's website LifeSpa.com - https://lifespa.com/ Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community This community was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find: Early access to podcast episodes Member forums for discussion and Q+A Mindfulness and self-care practices Monthly live Zoom meetups Seasonal group challenges and reflections Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here: https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community Check out Colette's online services: Online Consultations https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultationsAt-home Digestive Reset Cleanse https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanseOnline Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habitsReset-Restore-Renew Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources Stay connected on the Elements Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elementsofayurvedapodcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elementshealingandwellbeing Thanks for listening!
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