We often talk about the brain–gut axis, but did you know your lymphatic system may also influence how you think and feel? Recent research shows tiny lymphatic vessels surrounding the brain once thought absent, actually help clear out toxins and inflammatory molecules. When these pathways get congested, brain fog, anxiety, and even depression may follow.
Imagine your body’s drainage system backing up not in your sink, but in your mind.
Could this mean that lymphatic massage, hydration, or better posture could one day support mental clarity?
We’ve long treated the mind and body as separate. Maybe, the key to emotional balance lies not in neurotransmitters alone, but in a cleaner internal river system.
Could the secret to better mental health lie in simply improving how our lymph flows?
MBH/PS