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🧠The glymphatic system is the lymphatic system of your brain! It is KEY to detoxing toxins from your brain!

🎊This is a NEWLY discovered system as it was only discovered 10 years ago! Dr. Nedergaard’s team (the discovery team) dubbed the new system as “the glymphatic system,” since it acts much like the lymphatic system but is managed by brain cells known as glial cells.

👉In a 2020 study, researchers stated that “the glymphatic system is constantly filtering toxins from the brain, but during wakefulness, this system is mainly disengaged… Impaired glymphatic clearance has been linked to neurodegenerative diseases.” PMID: 33212927

They also stated that “sleep is a primary driver of glymphatic clearance. However, research on a wealth of other lifestyle choices such as sleep quality, quantity, physical exercise, changes in body posture, omega 3, chronic stress, intermittent fasting and low doses of alcohol has begun to emerge.” PMID: 33212927

💤Here is your sign that you need to focus on sleep… Glymphatic activity is dramatically boosted during sleep. Photoimaging of in vivo mice demonstrated a 90% reduction in glymphatic clearance during wakefulness, and twice the amount of protein clearance from the brain intima during sleep!
PMID: 33212927

This means that SLEEP DRIVES DETOXIFICATION!😴👏

If the glymphatic system fails to cleanse the brain as it is meant to, waste may begin to accumulate in the brain – leading to symptoms and inflammatory conditions!

Swipe to the end of this post to see ways to support and detox your glymphatic system! But I’ll tell you that the NUMBER ONE thing you can do for it is SLEEP!

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If you’re reading this, it’s a sign to put your phone away and go to sleep at night😜

💇The health of your hair often serves as a visible indicator of your health. First and foremost, the nutritional status of your body significantly influences the condition of your hair. Essential nutrients (vitamins, minerals, & proteins) are key for the growth of healthy hair. So undereating, neglecting protein, steering away from healthy fats, & being scared of carbs can do more harm than good.

Plus, optimal blood circulation is key for delivering oxygen & nutrients to hair follicles. And, hormones play a KEY role in regulating the hair growth cycle, & imbalances related to thyroid function, androgens, & s*x hormones can impact all aspects of your hair.🔥

😬Stress levels also play a key role, as high levels of stress can trigger conditions like telogen effluvium, characterized by excessive hair shedding. Chronic stress may contribute to hormonal imbalances that further affect the health of your hair! Plus, the state of your immune system is critical, as a compromised immune system can result in conditions such as alopecia areata, where the immune system attacks hair follicles.

🧬Of course, genetic factors also come into play, influencing the texture, thickness, and susceptibility to certain hair conditions. Toxic hair care products, heat damage, & other topically applied products can also damage your hair - leading to hair loss, dry hair, etc.⚠️

Metabolic conditions like diabetes and insulin resistance can impact hair health through increased inflammation affecting hair follicles. And, environmental factors, including exposure to mold and pollutants can also impact the health of your hair. Plus, we can’t forget about gut health. It can affect hair health by influencing nutrient absorption.

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What was your ROOT CAUSE to your hair issues? What helped the most?💭

Alright, I’m sick & tired of seeing people promote liver cleanses without talking about why the liver has issues in the first place. It isn’t fun or trendy to talk about, but if you truly want to support your liver – you have to cleanse your liver by maintaining a healthy lifestyle & diet first & foremost. 🤷

Yes - infections & toxicities can place MAJOR burdens on the liver. But, in order to lower that burden, we have to consciously make healthy choices. Yes - unchecked infections & toxicities can wreak havoc even if you live a healthy lifestyle & eat a balanced diet. That isn’t the point of this post (I have other posts for that - check my “liver” highlight).

The point is – we live in a world with toxins & toxicants being bombarded at us at every angle. They are in our food, water, air, hygienic products, perfumes, sunscreens, etc.🌎

Sure, your body may be able to thrive without focusing on the things listed in the graphic – but it catches up with you with time. Slowly adapting your lifestyle toward STOPPING all of the things listed in the graphic above is important to the health of your liver!!

🪣We are all born with a “toxin bucket.” We are ALL born with different genetic predispositions, gut microbiomes, toxicities, & traumas. If you were inherently born with a fuller “toxin bucket,” your liver will need more love. You may always feel sicker than everyone else, be sicker longer than everyone else, & be more prone to develop chronic illnesses - which is why SUPPORTING YOUR LIVER daily is KEY.

🗣️I’ve seen people take all the right supplements – but if you don’t focus on your lifestyle, diet, & trauma – you will NOT see progress.

⚠️Did you know that if you're insulin resistant, you are more prone to getting fatty liver?
⚠️Did you know that if you don’t sleep enough, your liver & glymphatic system won’t detox toxins as effectively?
⚠️Did you know that some NSAIDs, especially when used in high doses or for extended periods, can lead to liver damage or hepatotoxicity? This can result in elevated liver enzyme levels in blood tests, which is a sign of liver inflammation.

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What else should be added to this list?💭