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Improve Your Lymphatic System for Overall Health & Appearance — Whalespan

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Improve Your Lymphatic System for Overall Health & Appearance

Andrew Huberman1h 40m · 2025-10-27

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✓Well SupportedAndrew Huberman's mercury levels decreased after limiting tuna, increasing leafy greens, and supplementing with NAC.✓Well SupportedBody temperature must drop by 1-3 degrees Fahrenheit to fall and stay deeply asleep, and must increase by 1-3 degrees Fahrenheit to wake up refreshed.✓Well SupportedFunction offers over 100 advanced lab tests for comprehensive bodily health assessment.✓Well SupportedAndrew Huberman dissolves one packet of Element in 16-32 ounces of water upon waking and during exercise for hydration and electrolyte intake.Well Supported

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NSDR involves listening to an audio script for deep body relaxation combined with simple breathing exercises and is a powerful tool.

✓Well SupportedSmart mattress covers can be programmed to maintain a specific sleep temperature, which aids in falling asleep, achieving deep sleep, and REM sleep.

✓Well SupportedAndrew Huberman consumes one to two David bars daily to help meet his protein goal of one gram per pound of body weight without excess calories.

✓Well SupportedAGZ is a nightly drink formulated with specific ratios of sleep-supporting compounds to improve sleep quality and depth.

✓Well SupportedEight Sleep's Pod 5 features 'Auto Pilot' which adjusts bed temperature, elevates the head if snoring occurs, and optimizes sleep.

✓Well SupportedHydration and adequate electrolyte intake are critical for optimal brain and bodily function, as even slight dehydration can diminish cognitive and physical performance.

✓Well SupportedAGZ is a sleep supplement that provides excellent sleep quality, leading to waking up more refreshed.

✓Well SupportedAndrew Huberman consumes a David bar in the late afternoon or mid-morning when hungry between meals to help meet protein goals without excess calories.

✓Well SupportedMagnesium threonate, theanine, chamomile extract, glycine, saffron, and valerian root are clinically supported ingredients that can aid in falling asleep.

✓Well SupportedDavid protein bars provide 28g of protein for 150 calories, aiding in meeting protein goals without excess calories.

✓Well SupportedElevating feet with a pillow or tilting the bed 3-5 degrees can increase sleep depth via glymphatic washout.

✓Well SupportedLong-wavelength light can pass through the entire body, scattering internally to improve the health of all organs by supporting mitochondria.

✓Well SupportedThe Eight Pod 5 mattress cover has an integrated speaker that plays audio, including NSDR scripts, to support relaxation and recovery.

✓Well SupportedEven slight dehydration can significantly diminish cognitive and physical performance.

✓Well SupportedSleeping with the head turned to the side may enhance the brain's cleansing capacity.

✓Well SupportedCardiovascular exercise increases lymphatic vessels, aiding in draining toxins away from the heart.

✓Well SupportedRepeated bouts of high-intensity interval training can improve cognitive function.

✓Well SupportedExercising when slightly sleep-deprived should not be done too intensely to avoid driving down the immune system and increasing vulnerability to infections.

✓Well SupportedComprehensive blood testing is crucial for detecting health issues that are otherwise undetectable.

✓Well SupportedThe lymphatic system contributes to the longevity, heart health, and brain health benefits of exercise.

✓Well SupportedGetting 5 to 30 minutes of sunlight exposure early in the day is recommended, with avoidance of bright lights between 10:00 PM and 4:00 AM.

✓Well SupportedLMNT is an electrolyte drink containing sodium, magnesium, and potassium without sugar to support neuronal function and cell activity.

◐Partially SupportedThe lymphatic system can be supported with zero-cost interventions for short-term and long-term benefits.

◐Partially SupportedDuring sleep, the perivascular space around brain vasculature expands by approximately 60%, allowing cerebrospinal fluid to clear brain waste products.

◐Partially SupportedMovement, including low-level muscular contractions from walking or standing, is the primary mechanism for moving lymph fluid.

◐Partially SupportedHydration supports lymphatic flow and drainage, which is important for clearing fluid accumulation in the interstitial space.

◐Partially SupportedPerforming 2-3 diaphragmatic breaths upon waking, in the afternoon, or evening can encourage lymphatic drainage.

◐Partially SupportedPoor sleep quality or insufficient sleep leads to negative changes in facial appearance.

◐Partially SupportedSleeping with the head slightly tilted up may optimize lymphatic clearance.

◐Partially SupportedLong-wavelength light exposure to the skin can reduce inflammation, improve skin appearance, and reduce acne by enhancing lymphatic system function.

◐Partially SupportedCompression boots encourage lymphatic clearance, especially after strenuous physical activity.

◐Partially SupportedLow-level muscular contractions promote lymphatic fluid movement.

◐Partially SupportedInsufficient sleep impairs cognitive function, increases reactivity, and makes individuals more susceptible to infections.

◐Partially SupportedLong-wavelength light, such as red, near-infrared, and infrared light, supports lymphatic health.

◐Partially SupportedLymphatic flow refers to the passage of fluid from the interstitial extracellular space into lymphatic vessels and then back into the venous blood supply.

◐Partially SupportedUnderstanding the brain's lymphatic system may help resolve issues like brain fog and facial puffiness.

◐Partially SupportedResistance training is performed to strengthen muscles, bones, and tendons, and to offset age-related loss of power, speed, and muscle.

◐Partially SupportedThe brain has a lymphatic system involving glia that clears waste products.

◐Partially SupportedSufficient daily movement is crucial for encouraging lymphatic drainage and maintaining the health of the lymphatic system.

◐Partially SupportedRebounding, shaking, or jumping can move lymphatic fluid upwards towards the heart.

◐Partially SupportedFacial lymphatic massage can improve youthful appearance.

◐Partially SupportedDeep tissue massage can cause temporary facial puffiness and inflammation due to increased lymphatic movement.

◐Partially SupportedThe right lymphatic duct drains lymph from the right side of the face, right arm, right shoulder, and the upper right torso.

◐Partially SupportedThe lymphatic system drains into the subclavian veins, which return deoxygenated blood to the heart.

◐Partially SupportedCerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulates within the brain's ventricles and bathes all brain cells, picking up waste products.

◐Partially SupportedThe heart pumps blood out through arteries, which are large-diameter tubes with thick walls capable of withstanding high pressure to distribute blood throughout the body.

◐Partially SupportedThe lymphatic system is a key aspect of health that will become an area of emphasis, similar to the microbiome.

◐Partially SupportedLymphatic massage protocols should include drainage from the clavicle regions.

◐Partially SupportedLymphedema can cause inflammation, tissue thickening, and hypoxia.

◐Partially SupportedThe brain has a lymphatic-like system, with dye movement observed along perivascular areas and to the brain surface.

✓Well SupportedAerobic exercise improves the lymphatic system's clearance of amyloid-beta.

◐Partially SupportedThe venous system collects deoxygenated blood and waste products from tissues and returns them to the heart and lungs for re-oxygenation and expulsion.

◐Partially SupportedThe lymphatic system is crucial for clearing extracellular fluid, CO2, and waste products.

◐Partially SupportedRegular cardiovascular exercise improves brain function through enhanced glymphatic clearance during sleep and increased waste product clearance during wakefulness.

◐Partially SupportedCardiovascular exercise can counteract age-related decline in the heart's efficiency at clearing waste products by increasing lymphatic vessel drainage.

◐Partially SupportedRebounding, treading water, and swimming benefit lymphatic system flow.

◐Partially SupportedLymphatic massage involves a light touch to avoid collapsing lymphatic capillaries.

◐Partially SupportedClearing fluid and waste products from the interstitial space into the lymphatic system is important for health.

◐Partially SupportedRebounding, treading water, and specific breathing techniques can support the lymphatic system.

✕Not SupportedSqueezing lymph nodes is not recommended.

◐Partially SupportedImpaired glymphatic clearance leads to increased buildup of amyloid plaques and inflammatory molecules.

◐Partially SupportedDestruction of lymph nodes and vessels can lead to significant tissue swelling, pain, necrosis, infection, inflammation, and local/systemic issues.

◐Partially SupportedObesity and lack of movement are associated with impaired lymphatic system function and fluid buildup.

◐Partially SupportedCardiovascular exercise improves heart function by increasing stroke volume and strengthening the heart.

◐Partially SupportedLymphedema can be staged from asymptomatic (Stage 1) to permanent swelling with waste product buildup (Stages 3-4).

◐Partially SupportedThe heart's primary functions include delivering oxygenated blood to all tissues and returning deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

◐Partially SupportedSunlight exposure, particularly in the middle of the day, includes UV radiation, which is highest when the sun is high in the sky and less so near sunrise and sunset.

◐Partially SupportedLymph nodes are sites for combating infection and should not have lymph pushed through them faster than normal, nor should lymph accumulate in them for too long.

◐Partially SupportedLymphatic fluid contains waste products that should not remain stagnant in local tissues.

◐Partially SupportedLymphatic massage should not use firm pressure.

✕Not SupportedSqueezing or applying excessive pressure to lymph nodes should be avoided.

◐Partially SupportedThe lymphatic system of the face and neck clears fluid and waste, influencing facial appearance, especially after poor sleep.

◐Partially SupportedSluggishness, reduced energy, and soreness can be attributed to inactivity and slow lymphatic fluid movement.

◐Partially SupportedLymphatic massage protocols almost always include patting of the skin.

◐Partially SupportedWaste products cleared from the brain via the glymphatic system join the general blood supply.

◐Partially SupportedLymph contains waste products and white blood cells but typically lacks red blood cells.

◐Partially SupportedThe lymphatic system collects excess fluid and waste products from the interstitial space and returns them to the heart.

◐Partially SupportedWalking and elevating the legs can promote lymphatic flow when compression boots are not accessible.

◐Partially SupportedA target of at least 7,000 steps per day is recommended to support lymphatic drainage and overall bodily function.

◐Partially SupportedGentle pressure may encourage lymph drainage from the under-eye area.

◐Partially SupportedMovement, such as taking stairs, helps reduce sluggishness and soreness by promoting lymphatic fluid flow.

◐Partially SupportedHeaviness in the lower limbs can be caused by insufficient movement and the buildup of lymphatic fluid.

◐Partially SupportedSpontaneous daily movement, such as vacuuming and cleaning, is beneficial for the lymphatic system.

✕Not SupportedDirectly massaging lymph nodes should be left to professionals, as they contain infections being battled by the immune system.

✕Not SupportedApplying deep pressure during lymphatic massage can cause lymphatic capillaries to collapse or rupture.

◐Partially SupportedUnlike the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic system lacks a central pump and relies on passive movement.

◐Partially SupportedLong-wavelength light devices delivering red, near-infrared, and infrared light do not contain UV radiation and benefit the lymphatic system and skin.

◐Partially SupportedDrugs are being developed to help clear lymph fluid, with research ongoing at Stanford School of Medicine identifying molecular players for lymphedema treatment.

◐Partially SupportedThe lymphatic system requires external actions to facilitate fluid movement.

◐Partially SupportedLong-wavelength light devices provide benefits without UV.

◐Partially SupportedWhile high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is beneficial, it does not replace the need for general daily movement to encourage lymphatic flow.

◐Partially SupportedCells utilize oxygen, glucose, amino acids, and hormones, producing waste products such as carbon dioxide, cellular debris, metabolites, and ammonia.

◐Partially SupportedCarbon dioxide waste products are expelled from the body through exhalation.

◐Partially SupportedArteries transition into arterioles, then capillaries with single-cell-thick walls for nutrient and oxygen exchange.

◐Partially SupportedLymphatic massage protocols often involve a progression from light touch and rubbing to gentle tapping and then light patting of the skin, particularly around the clavicles.

◐Partially SupportedWaste products and fluid are reabsorbed from the interstitial space into venous capillaries.

◐Partially SupportedDo not impinge or push hard on lymph nodes during lymphatic massage.

◐Partially SupportedOxygenated blood traveling through arteries delivers oxygen, glucose, hormones, proteins, and amino acids to body tissues.

◐Partially SupportedImmune cells like macrophages and dendritic cells patrol the body to identify foreign invaders such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi, and present them to immune cells in lymph nodes.

◐Partially SupportedCardiovascular exercise performed not too late and without excessive caffeine can beneficially impact glymphatic clearance.

◐Partially SupportedThe lymphatic system collects fluid and waste products from tissues and returns them to the venous blood supply.

◐Partially SupportedThe interstitial space is the area surrounding cells where fluid and waste products accumulate.

◐Partially SupportedCardiovascular exercise can improve glymphatic clearance during sleep.

◐Partially SupportedDrinking 16 to 32 ounces of water upon waking and 8 to 16 ounces every one to two hours thereafter supports blood volume, sodium balance, and lymphatic system operation.

◐Partially SupportedThe glymphatic system in the brain was initially not observed due to experimental design flaws, specifically leaving the skull opening unsealed.

◐Partially SupportedDeep lymphatic vessels are closely associated with fascia and musculature, facilitating lymph movement when the body moves.

◐Partially SupportedWith age, increased inflammatory molecules in the brain due to normal activity levels create a detrimental feedback loop requiring more waste product clearance.

◐Partially SupportedThe brain's lymphatic clearance system, discovered in 2012, was initially met with disbelief by the scientific community, with one scientist being told she was wrong about her earlier findings.

◐Partially SupportedIncreasing movement, such as going up and down stairs, can be more beneficial for lymphatic drainage than walking on a flat surface.

◐Partially SupportedThe lymphatic system is crucial for waste removal and immune surveillance.

◐Partially SupportedMaintaining lymphatic system drainage of interstitial fluid is important for everyone.

◐Partially SupportedXPT protocols can improve lymphatic drainage from the lower body.

◐Partially SupportedBreathing exercises can significantly improve lymphatic flow, lymphatic drainage rate, and lymphatic drainage extent.

◐Partially SupportedLymphatic vessels are present throughout the entire body, including the brain, skin, and adipose tissue, to collect waste products and excess fluid from the interstitial space.

◐Partially SupportedLymphatic vessels are one-way vessels that allow fluid to pass in only a single direction.

◐Partially SupportedCerebrospinal fluid is manufactured in tissues like the choroid plexus and meninges.

◐Partially SupportedSore lymph nodes indicate the immune system is actively combating an infection.

◐Partially SupportedRubbing sore lymph nodes can deactivate pain signals and is a natural reflex to pain.

◐Partially SupportedStrategies exist to enhance brain lymphatic clearance during sleep, potentially allowing for reduced sleep duration.

◐Partially SupportedManual lymphatic drainage or massage is often necessary for individuals with lymphedema to encourage lymph fluid movement.

◐Partially SupportedDuring sleep, astrocytes expand perivascular space and express aquaporin-4 channels to facilitate waste clearance.

◐Partially SupportedEarly failures to replicate findings on brain lymphatic systems were due to not maintaining pressure in the skull.

◐Partially SupportedSleeping on one's side may improve glymphatic clearance.

◐Partially SupportedUsing a device to prevent back sleeping can force side sleeping and potentially improve glymphatic drainage.

◐Partially SupportedMaintaining a cool sleep environment optimizes sleep and promotes glymphatic clearance.

◐Partially SupportedAdequate brain waste clearance during sleep is essential for cognition and brain longevity.

◐Partially SupportedLong-wavelength light exposure can reduce lymphedema and general swelling by improving blood flow and mitochondrial function.

◐Partially SupportedElevating the feet 5-10 degrees during sleep may aid lymphatic clearance in the legs.

✕Not SupportedAlcohol intake the day before and night before sleep reduces REM sleep and impairs glymphatic clearance.

✕Not SupportedLymphatic massage should avoid collapsing, crushing, or pinching the lymphatic vessels to ensure fluid movement.

◐Partially SupportedResistance training may positively impact the lymphatic system, though cardio has more data for improving heart function.

◐Partially SupportedAnastasia Beauty Fascia provides non-surgical, non-drug methods for facial lymphatic and fascial drainage.

◐Partially SupportedAquaporin-4 channels are under circadian regulation and are more active at night, aiding in the clearance of cerebrospinal fluid waste along vasculature.

◐Partially SupportedCells generate waste products such as cellular debris and ammonia, which can enter the blood supply and subsequently be taken up by the lymphatic system.

◐Partially SupportedLymphatic massage is a practice supported by quality peer-reviewed studies, primarily for treating lymphedema.

◐Partially SupportedSwimming provides lymphatic drainage due to the shearing effect of water on the skin.

◐Partially SupportedThe lymphatic system serves an immune function by evaluating lymph fluid for foreign invaders and presenting them to immune cells within lymph nodes.

◐Partially SupportedA great night's sleep can restore one's typical appearance after a period of poor sleep.

◐Partially SupportedElevating the head slightly during sleep can reduce morning facial puffiness.

◐Partially SupportedLymph nodes store fluid, monitor for infections, and pass fluid along.