Silent Waves: The Theory and Practice of Lymph Drainage Therapy, 2nd Edition by Bruno Chikly, M.D., D.O. (hon.) — Chikly presents a comprehensive examination of the lymphatic system and lymphedema management, including detailed descriptions of lymphatic anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, backed by nearly 300 illustrations and photos, and more than 50 pages of medical references. […]
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Fat and obesity linked to damaged lymph vessels
February 25, 2012
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by John Ossipinsky — In 2005, two studies linked fat and obesity to damaged lymph vessels. Both studies inactivated a gene called Prox1 that created leaky lymph vessels. This gene is required for the healthy formation of lymph vessels. Researchers identified lymphatic vasculature dysfunction as a cause of adult-onset obesity. They found that where the […]
Reverse aging with lymphatic detoxification
February 24, 2012
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by John Ossipinsky — Slowing or reversing aging is a hot topic among baby boomers. We all want to look better, have more energy, experience less pain and sleep more soundly, just as when we were younger. In his book, Reverse Aging published in 1990, Zang Whang writes that accumulated acid waste is what ages […]
Helping autism spectrum disorders by opening the lymph/brain connection
February 24, 2012
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by John Ossipinsky — If you have a child with learning disabilities or who is on the autism spectrum, you must learn how to open his lymph/brain connection. When you look at autism spectrum disorders, you read a lot about protein abnormalities. What we are not seeing is how the lymphatic system, a sewage-treatment plant […]
June 9, 2015
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