Unlocking Brain Health: The Glymphatic System and Manual Lymphatic Drainage with Sandra Freeman

Jasmine & Juniper: Empowering Women to turn Pain into Purpose

Aisha Harley and Sandra Freeman explored the lymphatic system's significance in brain health, as well as the benefits of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) in lowering inflammation, cognitive decline, and toxic exposure. They also investigated the advantages of essential oils for mental health, with Sandra demonstrating a guided self-massage routine and discussing the utilization of particular oils and tools. Finally, they discussed the importance of sleep hygiene, stress reduction, and metabolic health in the context of cognitive well-being. They also announced upcoming events and provided guidance on a recent security issue.

Unlocking Brain Health With MLDC

Aisha Harley introduces Sandra Freeman as a special guest.

• Sandra discusses brain health through the lymphatic system and manual lymphatic drainage (MLD).

• Emphasizes lymphatic system's role in immune function, inflammatory response regulation, and cognitive decline.

• Sandra shares educational materials and hands-on demonstration of MLDC.

Lymphatic Drainage and Brain Detox Discussion

• Credits insights to specialist Doc on Instagram.

• Highlights the role of lymphatic system in brain cleansing.

• Proper drainage requires open head and neck area.

• Connects sleep hygiene, stress reduction, and lymphatic system efficiency.

• Demonstrates how to locate specific areas for work.

Lymphatic Drainage Techniques and Locations

• Highlighted the need of gentle pressure on lymphatic drainage.

• Showered lymph nodes with location and stimulation.

• Emphasized on a good pressure technique.

• Talked about second phase with an eye toward tonsular nodes behind jaw angle.

Guided Self-Massage for Lymphatic System

• Stimulated the lymphatic system.

• Stressed the need of emptying toxins and extra fluids.

• Demonstrated three methods for opening termini: trapezius muscle contact, neck stretching, light circular motions.

• Emphasized soft, leisurely motions.

• Promoted comfort level changes.

• Answered questions about drainage or pain.

Brain Health and Detox Strategies

• Emphasized a gentle approach and limiting harmful exposure for cognitive well-being.

• Discussed the "brain detox" notion and neurologists' role in understanding its causes.

• Discussed Dr. Dale Bredesen's work on reversing Alzheimer's disease through lifestyle modifications.

• Suggested Dotterra tools for brain health.

• Discussed the advantages of collagen powder for metabolic health.

• Emphasized the importance of good food processing habits in controlling blood sugar levels and preventing Alzheimer's.

Essential Oils for Brain Health Discussion

Sandra and Aisha discussed the health benefits of using essential oils, specifically for brain health. Sandra explained the practice of applying oils like turmeric and frankincense to the roof of the mouth for absorption into the brain. Lastly, Aisha provided a list of essential oils that are high in sesquiterpines and are beneficial for brain health, including patchouli, sandalwood, ginger, Roman chamomile, myrrh, elaine elang, Vedavier, cinnamon, bergamo clove, and frankincense.

Metapower Oil Benefits and Reformulation

• Assists with blood sugar stabilization, sleeplessness, and fogginess associated with Lyme disease.

• Can be taken as a gel cap or under the tongue; contains ginger and cinnamon.

• Enhances cognitive performance, maintains metabolic health, and speeds up metabolism.

• Encourages weight loss and the release of inflammation. • Assists with detoxification and digestion.

Essential Oils and Sleep Improvement

• 2023 study shows memory improvement by 226% after two hours of nightly diffusing essential oils.

• Oils used: rose, orange, lemon, eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary, lavender.

• Connection to nasal sinus bio to reduce chronic infection and cognitive decline.

• Emphasis on sleep and blood sugar balance.

• Suggestions: coriander essential oil for blood sugar balance, serenity gel caps with tart cherry for melatonin production.

• Bed diffusing or serenity sleep stick for nighttime sleep aid.

Product Benefits, Upcoming Panels, and Hacking

• Discussed benefits of Tamer and Thinker products.

• Appreciated Sandra's contribution despite busy schedule.

• Announced "oils A to Z" panel and Anne Caroline's special evening class.

• Warned team about recent Facebook hacking incident.

• Advised password updates and two-factor authentication.

About the Hosts: This podcast is a collaborative effort between doTERRA Presidential Diamond Aisha Harley, doTERRA Blue Diamond Dr. Josie Schmidt, doTERRA Blue Diamond Arin Fugate, and doTERRA Diamond Ariana Harley They are the founders of the Visionary Leaders Collective.

Connect with us: Aisha Harley- www.aishaharley.com / Instagram @aisha.essentialwellness

Ariana Harley - https://www.arianaharley.com/

Josie Schmidt- FB Personal Page: https://www.facebook.com/josie.h.schmidt

Arin - https://msha.ke/jasmineandjuniper/

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