Why Our Neglected Lymph System Is A Key To Optimal Health with Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Gerald Lemole

Oct 27, 2021

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Gerald Lemole

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Mehmet Oz

Dr. Mehmet Oz, a renowned cardiovascular surgeon and television personality, chats with Dr. Gerald Lemole, an integrative physician and author. They dive into the often-overlooked lymphatic system and its vital role in health and longevity. The duo discusses how lifestyle choices like stress management and exercise can enhance lymphatic function. They also explore the connections between the lymphatic system, brain health, and inflammation, advocating for a holistic approach that fuses ancient wisdom with modern medicine.

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INSIGHT

Lymph System's Importance

The lymphatic system, crucial for fluid regulation and detoxification, is often overlooked.
It plays a key role in cholesterol transport and immune responses, impacting overall health.

ANECDOTE

Transplant Observation

Dr. Lemole's interest in the lymphatic system stemmed from observing heart transplant patients developing atherosclerosis.
Research on rhesus monkeys confirmed the link between lymphatic obstruction and heart disease.

INSIGHT

Lymph System Overview

The lymphatic system lies between arteries and veins, regulating fluid balance and immune responses.
Its flow depends on muscle movement, arterial pulsation, and its own intrinsic pulsations.

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The lymphatic system is a critically foundational system in helping us feel well and age better. It’s actually part of both our circulatory and immune systems, responsible for fluid regulation, cellular clean-up, detoxification, and more.

I’m excited to talk more about this with Drs. Mehmet Oz and Gerald Lemole. Dr. Oz has won ten Daytime Emmy® Awards for The Dr. Oz Show and is an Attending Physician at NY Presbyterian-Columbia Medical Center. He is also the proud author of eight New York Times bestsellers including his most recent, Food Can Fix It.

Dr. Gerald Lemole is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon and integrative physician. He served as chief of cardiovascular surgery at Christiana Care Health Services from 1986 to 2006 and subsequently served as the Medical Director for the Center of Integrative Health at the Preventive Medicine and Rehabilitation Institute. His latest book Lymph & Longevity: The Untapped Secret to Health was just released.

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Here are more of the details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

Discovering the importance of the lymphatic system (6:11 / 2:47)
The role of the lymphatic system and how you can support it (11:43 / 8:29)
Scientific research on the lymph system (16:34 / 13:11)
Puffiness, inflammation, and poor function of the lymph system (20:31 / 17:04)
Understanding the lymph system through a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective (29:11 / 23:56)
Creating health using the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (34:36 / 29:39)
Foods and lifestyle practices to optimize and enhance the lymphatic system (42:07 / 36:54)
The connection between fatigue and lymph flow (50:50 / 45:36)
Supplements to support the lymphatic system (58:57 / 53:44)
What your tongue can reveal about your overall health and other learnings from Traditional Chinese Medicine (1:00:48 / 56:32)

Get Dr. Lemole’s book, Lymph & Longevity: The Untapped Secret to Health here. Get Dr. Oz’s book, Yin Yang You: Biohacking With Ancient Codes here.