Weird Things You Didn’t Know Are Affecting Your Lymphatic System: Heat & Humidity
Ever notice your hands, feet, or ankles feeling puffier after a hot day? Haley explains how heat and humidity affect fluid balance, why swelling can become more noticeable, and a few simple ways to support your lymphatic system when temperatures rise.
Weird Things You Didn’t Know Are Affecting Your Lymphatic System: Fragrance
Perfume, candles, laundry detergent, lotions—fragrance is everywhere. But what does it actually have to do with your lymphatic system? Haley explores the connection between fragrance, immune responses, and the lymphatic system—and why it may be worth paying attention to what your body encounters every day.
Weird Things You Didn’t Know Are Affecting Your Lymphatic System: Clothing
Could your everyday clothing be affecting more than you realize? Haley explores how fabric, breathability, tight clothing, and compression may interact with your skin and lymphatic system—and why paying a little more attention to what you wear may be worthwhile.
Weird Things You Didn’t Know Are Affecting Your Lymphatic System: Gravity
Gravity may be unavoidable, but there are simple ways to work with it. Haley explains why your legs can feel heavier at the end of the day and how breathing, ankle pumps, and everyday movement can support normal lymphatic flow.
Weird Things You Didn’t Know Are Affecting Your Lymphatic System: Hydration
Hydration might not be the weirdest thing affecting your lymphatic system, but it’s an important one! Haley kicks off her new lymphatic series with a look at hydration, lymphatic function, and why your individual fluid needs may vary.
The Descent of Inanna
When I work with mothers in pregnancy, I often share stories that help illuminate the deep inner work of preparing for birth. One of the most powerful is The Descent of Inanna. Each time I share it, something different resonates — for some, it’s the surrender of releasing a carefully crafted birth plan; for others, it’s the courage to step into a process that will change them forever. That’s the beauty of story: we see ourselves reflected in the characters, even when their path looks very different from ours.
Experiencing the Pregnancy Waddle?
If you are pregnant chances are you are experiencing the pregnancy waddle, or soon will be. But did you know that this waddle can be a sign of instability and can create a chain reaction of things in your body? Watch our video to learn more about posture tips to help with your pregnancy waddle