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What is Lymph? What is a lymphatic massage and how is it different from a traditional massage? What are some good exercises for our lymphatic system? Ever heard of a massage that detoxifies your body simultaneously? That's right, there's a technique that exists that you not only get to relax and enjoy- but is also promoting detoxification of the lymphatic system at the same time. Lymphatic massage and “lymphatic contouring” has gone mainstream over the last few years, so we decided to sit down with expert, Lisa Gainsley, to see what it’s all about.  “The lymph vessels that surround your gut make up 70% of your immune system. Your bloodstream gets pumped by the heart, but your lymphatic system is actually the circulatory system of the immune system.” Timestamps: 3:30 Intros to Lisa and the Lymphatic system 5:12 What is a lymphatic massage? 5:50 Where are our lymph nodes? 8:30 Lymph system, immunity and how it flows 11:35 What tools and methods are used during lymph massage? 13:35 Using your hands to massage 16:50 Pilates and lymph flow    18:50 knowing the lymphatic map 26:40 Abdominal breathing   29:44 “G-Lymphatic system” 34:00 Jade Rollers 36:09 Herbs, movement and food correlated to lymph 39:40 Deodorant detriments