Your Body's Silent Helper: The Lymphatic System's Role in Hormone Health

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast

The Ageless and Awesome Podcast
Your Body's Silent Helper: The Lymphatic System's Role in Hormone Health
Mar 18, 2025 Episode 287
Susie Garden

Your lymphatic system might be the hidden key to better hormone balance during perimenopause and menopause. While we often focus exclusively on hormone levels, this extensive network of vessels, nodes, and organs silently influences how our hormones function and how we feel day to day.

The lymphatic system transports hormones to their target tissues, helps regulate immune responses that affect hormone function, removes toxins that disrupt hormonal balance, and prevents fluid retention that many women experience during hormonal transitions. One fascinating study even found that a single lymphatic drainage massage significantly reduced cortisol levels in menopausal women, improving symptoms like mood swings, fatigue and bloating.

What makes lymphatic support so powerful is its accessibility. Simple practices like regular movement (the lymphatic system has no pump except muscle contraction), dry body brushing, proper hydration, and elevating the legs can yield noticeable results. One client reported losing seven kilograms of fluid retention within just ten days of implementing these strategies. The beauty of lymphatic support lies in its gentleness—you don't need intense interventions to create meaningful change in how you feel. Whether you're experiencing unexplained puffiness, mood fluctuations, fatigue, or simply want to optimise your hormonal health, giving attention to this remarkable system might be exactly what your body needs to find its natural balance again. Join me in this episode to discover practical ways to support your lymphatic flow for better hormonal health.

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